The 7th Generation (7G) Award Nominations for the Tribal Public Health Conference 2027 are opens December 7, 2026! Deadline to submit will be February 5, 2027.
Award Nomination Review and Selection
All 7th Generation Award nominations will be reviewed by members of the Tribal Public Health Conference Advisory Committee and the Co-Chairs of the Event Activities Committee. The recipient(s) of each award will be notified of the results no later than March 2026.
7th Generation Award recipients are selected on the basis of appropriate fit of each award’s nomination description (provided below) and any supporting information provided by the party who submits the nomination. Additional information for the 7th Generation Award presentation will be provided to all nominated award recipients prior to the Tribal Public Health Conference.
7th Generation 2026 Awards
Youth Leadership Award
The Youth Leadership Award is presented to an exceptional youth advocate ages 12 to 24, who are passionate about building resiliency and leading others to live healthier lives through education, advocacy, or example. This award recipient embodies the notion that what we do today impacts the next seven generations to come.
Tribal Community Impact Award
The Tribal Community Impact Award is presented to a community leader or organization that has developed unique community or grassroots projects that have a positive impact on the community by bolstering resiliency, health, and healing within the Native community.
Building Resiliency in Indian Country Award
The Building Resiliency in Indian Country Award is presented to a national or international Elder community leader focused on building resiliency in Indian Country through leadership, advocacy, education and/or culture. This award honors individuals that are committed to building resilience and empowering others.
Sally Carter Legacy Award
The Sally Carter Legacy Award is presented to an individual or organization who demonstrates excellence in advocacy for tribal nations and betterment of the citizens through education, trust, and collaboration with tribal nations, state, and federal organizations. This award recognizes the importance of building true collaborative partnerships between tribal nations, state, federal, and community organizations and advocacy of programs and policies which aim to improve the lives of native people.
Important Dates
Award nominations open for TPHC 2027
December 7, 2026
Award nominations deadline for TPHC 2027
February 5, 2026
Award nominations review and selection
TBA
Notice of Awards
TBA
Tribal Public Health Conference 2027
April 6-8, 2027
Select ‘Event Activities Co-Chairs‘ in the ‘Who’s This For’ form dropdown menu below to contact these committee members.
Mary Kate Haug
Co-Chair
Event Activities Committee
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