2024 Arizona American Indian Excellence in Leadership Awards

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2024 Arizona American Indian Excellence in Leadership Awards

The Phoenix Indian Center proudly announces the winners of its 2024 Arizona American Indian Excellence in Leadership Awards. Awards are given in nine categories for nominees who demonstrate dedication, leadership, and commitment to the advancement and development of the cultural, educational, social, economic, or political welfare of the American Indian Community. Winners in the following categories include:

Kent C. Ware Lifetime Achievement Award: Jack Ahasteen (Diné)
Phyllis J. Bigpond Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Juliette Roddy (Ojibwe and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians)
Woman of the Year: Loris Taylor (Hopi)
Person of the Year: Eddie George/ Navi Ho (Diné)
Business of the Year: Ahehee’ Shidine’e Homecare
Volunteer of the Year: Barbara Tinhorn (Hualapai Tribe)
Friend of the Community: Cooper Davis
College Student of the Year: Angellisa J. Hoffman (San Carlos Apache) – Northern Arizona University
High School Student of the Year: Natasha Juan (Gila River Indian Community)

The Arizona American Indian Excellence in Leadership Awards program, formerly known as Native American Recognition Days Awards, has continued for more than 35 years. The awards will be presented in a ceremony at the Heard Museum on November 22, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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For questions, call 602-264-6768 or email leadershipawards@phxindcenter.org

To view previous winners, click here.

Arizona American Indian Excellence in Leadership Awards Event Details