NATIVE CULTURE

UNITY Upcoming Deadlines!

UNITY, Inc. 1976 | October 28, 2024

2023 Eddie Wadda Alumni of the Year Award

Deadline: May 31, 2023 at 5:00 pm (Phoenix-MST)

Application Link: https://forms.gle/4u7mv1cQmvCR7fGN8

Do you know a UNITY alum who should be recognized for their outstanding achievement and contributions to the Native American community? UNITY is accepting nominations for its prestigious Eddie Wadda Alumni of the Year award.

The purpose of the “Eddie Wadda Alumni of the Year Award” is to recognize outstanding achievement by an individual among UNITY alumni. An Alumni of UNITY is any individual who was actively a part of UNITY as a youth, advisor, trustee or staff, that is over the age of 24. UNITY values the dedication of these individuals who embody the spirit of UNITY by giving back to the Native American community. In appreciation, UNITY will honor one such Alumnus or alumna this year during the 2023 National UNITY Conference in Washington, DC.

Please note, only online submissions are accepted at this time. Letter of Recommendation must be uploaded here to this form, and not sent in separately. Only online materials submitted by this date will be reviewed and considered.

Questions? Please contact Greg Mendoza at G.mendoza@unityinc.org or 480-718-9793.

2023 UNITY J.R. Cook Advisor of the Year Award

Deadline: May 31, 2023 at 5:00 pm (Phoenix-MST)

Application Link: https://forms.gle/4pb4kF9rCraKCFof9

Effective and successful youth councils consistently have one key ingredient in common; an advisor who is involved, provides wise counsel and guidance, and is willing to work closely with youth council members as they make and carry out their decisions and related activities.

UNITY values the dedication of these many individuals who provide adult leadership and nurture and support the development of Native youth. In appreciation, UNITY will honor one such advisor this year during the 2023 National UNITY Conference GALA in Washington, DC.

Please note, only online submissions are accepted at this time. Before completing this form, a letter of support from a community member or leader is required.

Questions? Please contact Greg Mendoza, Youth Programs Director at G.mendoza@unityinc.org or 480-718-9793.

2023 UNITY Youth Council of the Year Award

Report Deadline: May 31, 2023 at 5:00 pm (Phoenix-MST)

Annual Membership Report Link: https://forms.gle/YrKoUtVDcaWYj9xT7

(Criteria for this award is based on the submission of UNITY Annual Membership Report and up-to-date Affiliation Fee)

Written by UNITY, Inc. 1976