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Nominate a Shareholder Today!

Nomination Period: 2026 nominations now closed.
Eligibility: A ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Shareholder or Descendant, currently living and with no significant legal judgments

Nominations may be submitted via the online form or the PDF form. The PDF form (blue button, pages 3 & 4) can be submitted to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ via fax (907-275-2922), email (media@calistacorp.com), or by mail to ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Annual Shareholder Awards, 5015 Business Park Blvd, Suite 3000, Anchorage AK 99503. Questions? Contact media@calistacorp.com.

Award Categories

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Culture Bearer
This award celebrates a Shareholder or Descendant who plays a significant role in preserving and promoting the arts. This can include involvement in theater, music, dance, painting, sculpture, storytelling, or as an administrator or preserver of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Region cultures.

Axel C. Johnson Distinguished Shareholder
Honoring those who go above and beyond to improve the lives of ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Shareholders and Descendants. Contributions may include areas such as healthcare, environmental stewardship, subsistence practices, suicide prevention, and more.

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Elder of the Year
Recognizing a Shareholder Elder who embodies the highest Native values. This individual has served as a leader, educator, and cultural preserver, making a lasting impact on ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Shareholders and Descendants. Elders must be 65 years or older by the nomination deadline.

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Youth/Educator of the Year
This award highlights the achievements of a Shareholder or Descendant committed to improving educational opportunities for Alaska Natives. Nominees may be involved in traditional or formal education, from preschool to postsecondary levels, and can include students, educators, and education-related professionals.

Raymond C. Christiansen Business of the Year
Recognizing a business owner or manager who demonstrates success and commitment to improving economic opportunities for ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ Shareholders and Descendants.