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40 Under 40 Awards

Recognizing Native American citizens for outstanding leadership and community contributions annually.

The 40 Under 40 is a prestigious award which recognizes 40 emerging American Indians from across Indian Country who have demonstrated leadership, initiative, and dedication and made significant contributions in business and/or in their community.

Nominate someone today for the 2022 class of Native American 40 Under 40!

Nomination Guidelines

  • Nominee must have been between 18-39 years of age by January 1, 2022
  • The deadline for submitting nomination applications has been extended to March 11, 2022
  • You may nominate more than one person
  • You may nominate yourself

 

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All Items Must Be Completed For
Application Considertion

  • Fully completed nomination form
  • Three (3) documents supporting the nominee
    (i.e. professional resume, reference letters, etc.)
  • One (1) Color photograph of nominee (300 dpi – jpg file)
  • Official Tribal enrollment
    document – mandatory.

 

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