NANA Awards NANA > NANA Awards NANA Awards Nomination Form Nominations for the 2026 NANA Awards are open through 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. For more information about the NANA Awards, please contact Lani Newlin at (800) 478-2000 or (907) 265-4353. Δ Please select the award category for this nomination(Required)Select oneElder of the YearShareholder of the YearYouth of the YearMilitary ServiceSmall BusinessRichard A. Baenen AwardThe Elder being nominated must be 62 years of age or older Demonstrates leadership role in decisions affecting Iñupiat people in Northwest Alaska Respected Elder who models and practices Iñupiat IlIitqusiat Values consistently in daily life Active in teaching Iñupiaq language and culture Makes other contributions benefiting the overall lifestyle of NANA shareholders Must be a NANA shareholderShows leadership within the community and the NANA region Contributes to the community and the NANA region Helps preserve the Iñupiat culture/heritage Makes other contributions benefiting the overall lifestyle of NANA shareholders Must be a NANA shareholderNominee must be a high school or college student Demonstrates leadership to advance role of youth in decisions affecting the future of Northwest Alaska Models Iñupiat IlIitqusiat values consistently to demonstrate it’s “cool to be Iñupiat” among peers Excels academically and lives a healthy lifestyle Makes other contributions benefiting the overall lifestyle of NANA shareholders Must be a NANA shareholderRecognizes a NANA shareholder who demonstrates a strong commitment and willingness to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces in the defense of the United States of America Individual nominated for this award may be involved in the U.S. Armed Forces as active duty, in the Reserve, National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged from active duty or the ReserveRecognizes a NANA shareholder business owner or manager who has demonstrated success in business as with a commitment to their community, which has improved economic opportunities for our peopleUntiring commitment to the advancement and well-being of Iñupiat people of Northwest Alaska Helps in the perpetuation of Iñupiat culture/heritage while facilitating Western-induced changes for the benefit of Iñupiat people of Northwest Alaska Makes other contributions benefiting the overall lifestyle of NANA shareholders Award is given to a non-shareholderNominee InformationPlease provide background information on the nominee and describe why they should be nominated. Applications received without descriptions will not be accepted.Name of Nominee(Required) First Iñupiaq Last Phone # of Nominee(Required)Address of Nominee(Required) Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Personal information about the nominee(Required)Nominee's involvement in local, regional, statewide and/or other activities (100-200 words)(Required)Provide information on what this individual has done on behalf of their community or region (100-200 words)(Required)Share how they have demonstrated their dedication and commitment to improving the lives of our people (100 – 200 words)(Required)Provide unique quotes, well-known guidance given, or any other information that is unique to the nominee(Required)Submitter InformationName(Required) First Last Phone(Required)Email(Required) Address(Required) Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code