Every year, the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) recognizes incredible people throughout Southeast Alaska and beyond who have contributed significantly to tribal citizens and communities through their leadership, cultural preservation, education, and many other ways.

Tlingit & Haida will honor 11 exceptional individuals at the President’s Awards Banquet in Juneau, Alaska. The banquet is a yearly event followings the conclusion of the 90th Annual Tribal Assembly.

• 90th Annual Tribal Assembly | April 16-18 | Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, Juneau, AK
• President’s Awards Banquet | April 18 | Centennial Hall, Juneau, AK

“We are honored to celebrate these 11 remarkable people whose hard work, passion, and dedication make a difference every day in the lives of our people,” said President Chalyee Éesh Richard Peterson. “The President’s Awards serve as a reminder of the power of community and the importance of uplifting those who are working tirelessly to improve the lives of our people. We are proud to recognize their contributions and share their stories with others.”

President’s Lifetime Achievement Award

• Nathan Jackson (Ketchikan, AK)
  
  President’s Everyday Heroes Awards
  
• Caring for Our Children: Lee & Louise Kadinger (Juneau, AK)
• Culture Bearer Award: Anna Brown Ehlers (Juneau, AK)
• Emerging Leader Award: Lea Armour (Klawock, AK)
• Hold Each Other Up Award: Nathan Blake (Juneau, AK)
• Inspiring Educator Award: Michael Hoyt (Wrangell, AK)
• Language Warrior Award: Lauryn Framke (Juneau, AK)
• Tribal Ally Award: Mayor Beth Weldon (Juneau, AK)
• Youth Mentor Award: Archie Young (Sitka, AK)
• Small Tribal Business Award: Robert Miller | Sea Fur Sewing (Sitka, AK)

Shaping Our Future
The President’s Banquet includes a fundraiser with proceeds benefiting a 12-acre education campus in Juneau. The campus will be dedicated to cultural and educational spaces that integrate traditional knowledge with modern academic practices.

Banquet Tickets Now Available
The event will be a memorable evening filled with celebration, culture and community, as we come together to recognize these individuals’ outstanding achievements. Join Tlingit & Haida to celebrate and share the joy of honoring these extraordinary individuals.

When: Friday, April 18, 2025, 6:00 PM (AKDT)
Where: Centennial Hall, 101 Egan Drive, Juneau, AK

Tickets are now available for purchase ($50+ fees) and include a three-course dinner prepared by Tlingit Chef Rob Kinneen.