Eligibility

• Chickasaw women 35 years and older
• Eligible women shall include but are not limited to the following:
• Pioneers in their fields or in a project that benefits the Chickasaw Nation and its citizens
• Women who have distinguished themselves in a professional field including, but not limited to, education, health care, law, history, cultural advocacy and preservation, language preservation and revitalization, government, civic leadership, aviation and space, business, technology, journalism, banking and finance, children’s issues, social services, arts and entertainment
• Women who, have sustained Chickasaw traditions and culture in the family and the community, perpetuating the Chickasaw spirit
• Women who have championed other women, women’s issues or served as an advocate for issues important to women
• Women who, through their lifestyles, exemplify the character, strength and values of the Chickasaw Nation and its people — honor, integrity, perseverance, visionary leadership and the commitment to family and community

Employees of the Chickasaw Nation and women currently serving as Chickasaw officials and/or in appointed positions of the tribal executive department are not eligible.

You Provide

• Nomination form with supporting documentation
• CDIB