Fish or Wildlife biologist of a tribe/nation who has excelled and enhanced their tribal/nation management and/or developed specific management objectives. the importance of the science to protect fish and wildlife.

Fish/Wildlife Technician or any NR technician who has gone above and beyond their position to enhance, develop and provide dedication to their respective tribal/nation wildlife/fisheries/natural resources program/department, and/or accomplished a specific goal/objective for their program/department.

awarded to a CLEO who has excelled and gone above their duties, performed and complete tasks which highlighted their department and/or completed an investigation which benefitted their tribe/nation, and/or otherwise had an exceptional activity which benefitted their tribe/nation.

awarded to a Chairperson who has dedicated their career to the wildlife, fisheries, law enforcement and overall natural resource for their respective tribe/nation, representing not only their tribe/nation, but all tribes in the Great Lakes. Being a voice for all wildlife, fish, habitat and conservation, and incorporating their respective traditional indigenous knowledge in the management of natural resources of their tribe/nation.