Tribal Member Awards nominations deadline extended

The Tribal Council has extended the deadline for nominations until September 30, 2021, for the following Kenaitze Tribal Member of the Year Award categories:

Kenaitze Tribal Member Elder Recognition Award: Recognizes a Tribal Member who has shown dedication to Alaska Native culture, heritage and communities. This award is for recognition of Tribal Members who are 55 years of age and older. The individual is recognized as a leader, an educator and/or preserver of Native culture whose accomplishments and/or contributions have benefited Tribal Members or other Native peoples.

Kenaitze Tribal Member Legacy Award: Recognizes a Tribal Member who has shown dedication to Alaska Native culture, heritage and communities. This award is for recognition of all Tribal Members regardless of age and may include a Tribal Member who has passed on. The individual is recognized for his or her accomplishments and/or contributions that have benefited Tribal Members or Alaska Native peoples.

Kenaitze Tribal Member Youth Recognition Award: Recognizes a Tribal Member Youth who has shown dedication to Alaska Native culture, heritage and/or communities. This award is for recognition of Tribal Members who are 12 to 17 years of age. The individual is recognized for his or her superior academic achievements, demonstrated leadership qualities, dedication to Alaska Native culture and heritage, outstanding contributions to community and family and/or exceptional determination and stamina in overcoming significant life challenges.

Kenaitze Tribal Member(s) may be nominated as follows:

Complete and submit the Award Nomination form on this website.
Provide a detailed explanation and cite examples of the nominee’s efforts that support the respective award category that he or she is being nominated for.
Mail or email documents further illustrating the nominee’s efforts. These may include items like news articles, copies of commendations and/or letters of support from persons who have worked with the nominee and/or benefited from his or her work.
Or, complete the paper form that was mailed to Tribal Members or available at the Tribe’s administration building. Email the completed paper form and relevant supporting documents to jcrump@kenaitze.org or mail to:

Kenaitze Indian Tribe

Tribal Programs Department

P.O. Box 988

Kenai, AK 99611

The nomination(s) must be received by September 30, 2021.

Award Category

Individual submitting this nomination form

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Nominee information

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Describe the nominee’s background.(Required)

(For example, place of birth, education, parents and grandparents, etc.)

Describe the nominee’s activities that demonstrate leadership qualities and dedication to Alaska Native culture, heritage and communities.(Required)

Describe the nominee’s accomplishments and experiences that are relevant to the award category. Please be detailed and cite specific examples. Additional pages may be attached, if needed.(Required)