1. Activism – How does this person or community bring about political or social change?
2. Giving – How does this person or community ‘give back’ to others?
3. Community Change – How does this person or community bring about community change?
4. Teacher – How does this person or community advance opportunities for community members to gain Native knowledge or wisdom?
5. Culture – How does this person or community strengthen and/or revitalize Native culture?
6. Leadership – How does this person or community demonstrate traditional leadership values?
7. Recovery – How does this person or community provide recovery opportunities for individuals?
8. Youth – How does this person or community advance opportunities for the youth?
9. Women Warriors – How does this person or community advance opportunities for Native women?
10. Domestic Violence – How does this person or community combat issues of domestic violence?
11. Family – How does this person or community promote family wellness?
12. Other – Anything else you feel a person deserves recognition for?