Dear Tribal Member,
The Tribal Council is accepting nominations 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 the attached Award Nomination form. The forms can also be found on the Tribe’s website: www.kenaitze.org.
- 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. Additional sheets may be attached if necessary.
- Attach documents further illustrating the nominee’s efforts. These may include such items as 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.
- Email the completed nomination form and relevant supporting documents to chendriks@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 June 18, 2021 in order to be considered.
Please consider nominating a Tribal Member who you feel deserves recognition relevant to the selected award category. For questions or further information, please contact Chelsea Hendriks at (907) 335-7281 or at chendriks@kenaitze.org.
Respectfully,
Wayne D. Wilson, Jr.
Tribal Council Chair
