Each year, Olgoonik leadership is happy to acknowledge exceptional shareholders who exemplify our corporation’s mission of responsible development and maintaining our Iñupiaq traditions, cultures, and values.
If you know an outstanding Shareholder Elder, Shareholder Leader, or Shareholder Youth who deserves special recognition, please consider nominating them for this year’s Shareholder of the Year Awards! The online nomination form is at the bottom of this page.
This year, winners will receive a plaque, a $400 Visa gift card, recognition at the Annual Meeting, and additional recognition on our website and in our shareholder newsletter.
The deadline for nominations is April 30, 2025. Nominations are accepted in three categories, as outlined below:
YOUTH OF THE YEAR
A shareholder or descendant 25 years or younger who has
exhibited strong leadership for the “younger generation” and is an
outstanding role model.
LEADER OF THE YEAR
A shareholder or descendant who is an outstanding role model,
has exhibited strong leadership, or who exhibits dedication and
commitment to our communities, Olgoonik, or Iñupiat culture.
ELDER OF THE YEAR
A shareholder 60 years or older who is an outstanding role model
and exemplifies the Iñupiat values guiding our corporation.
NOMINATION & AWARD PROCESS
The nomination period for our 52nd Annual Meeting awards is open until April 30, 2025.
Nominations will be processed by the Shareholder Services department, who will check forms for completeness and to ensure the nominee meets the required criteria. A 3-person non-shareholder committee will be convened to review nominations and select winners.
Recipients will be announced at the Annual Shareholder Meeting.
This year, winners will receive a plaque, a $400 Visa gift card, recognition at the Annual Meeting, and additional recognition on our website and in our shareholder newsletter.
CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION
Nominees must be in good standing with Olgoonik Corporation.
Nominees must be a shareholder of Olgoonik Corporation or a descendant of a shareholder (Youth and Leader awards). The accomplishment(s) or contribution(s) to Olgoonik, our communities, or our Iñupiaq culture must be so outstanding that special
recognition is required.
Board Members of Olgoonik Corporation are eligible to receive this award and will be given the same level of consideration as other qualifying shareholders.
Nominations may be submitted by anyone, including but not limited to: Shareholders of Olgoonik, non-shareholders, teachers, community members, employers, and family members familiar with the nominee and his or her accomplishments. To get a full sense of the nominee’s accomplishments, please provide as
much information as possible.