Seven Generation Award
The Seven Generation Award honors an individual whose lifetime of service has been dedicated to advancing the growth, success, and leadership of Native people. Rooted in the traditional principle that our actions impact the next seven generations, this award recognizes a person who has not only excelled in their own professional journey, but who have consistently uplifted others, created opportunities, and opened pathways for future Native leaders. The recipient of the Seven Generation Award embodies vision, mentorship, and resilience. Through dedication, this person strengthens Native communities, cultivates sustainable prosperity, and ensures that future generations of Native professionals are empowered to thrive. This award is a celebration of enduring commitment, legacy, and the power of leadership that honors the past, serves the present, and invests in the future.
North Star Award
The North Star Award recognizes an individual whose mentorship has guided entrepreneurs and professionals toward growth, resilience, and success. Like the North Star, long relied upon by Native peoples as a constant point of direction, this award honors those who illuminate the path for others, offering wisdom, encouragement, and steadfast support. Grounded in the Native principles of reciprocity, community, and shared responsibility, the North Star Award celebrates mentors who invest in the potential of others, ensuring knowledge and opportunities are passed forward. Recipients embody leadership that is not measured solely by personal achievement, but by the success of those they inspire, nurture, and empower. This award honors mentorship as a sacred responsibility, one that strengthens community economies, cultivates future leaders, and ensures that the light of guidance continues to shine across generations.