Nominate a Deserving Advisor, Alumni or Youth for these 2020 UNITY Awards

Each year UNITY showcases the best in Indian Country through highlighting a few dedicated community members who embody the spirit of UNITY. Click here to find out more information on scholarships or Nominate a deserving Advisor and Alumni Today.

Advisor of the Year is named in honor of JR Cook

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 2020 National UNITY Virtual Conference. The honoree will be recognized during the UNITY Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, July 23, 2020

Please note, only online submissions are accepted at this time. Application deadline is on July 9, 2020.

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE AN ADVISOR TODAY

Alumni of the Year is named after Eddie Wadda

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 2020 National UNITY Virtual Conference on Tuesday, July 21, 2020.

Please note, only online submissions are accepted at this time. Letters 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. Application deadline is on July 9, 2020.

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE A UNITY ALUMNI

UNITY Scholarships named after Golda Cook

UNITY has partnered with the American Indian Graduate Center to manage the Golda Cook Scholarships, in memory of our Founders late mother. CLICK HERE to learn more about Golda Cook’s rich legacy: https://www.aigcs.org/news/american-indian-graduate-center-and-unity-partner-to-honor-the-legacy-of-golda-cook/

To apply students must register with AIGC at https://www.aigcs.org/scholarships-fellowships/.

2020 UNITY YOUTH COUNCIL OF THE YEAR AWARD

Each year one Youth Council is chosen based on their community service efforts and impact. The winner is selected based on the information shared in the Annual Youth Council Report.