ELIGIBILITY
CRITERIA
Every candidate considered for the Native American Hall of Fame must be Native American or Alaskan Native. Candidates must either be federally-enrolled, part of a state-recognized tribe or have verifiable Native descendancy with strong and verifiable ties to their respective communities.
Leadership —Tribal Leader or leader of an effort that earned respect and regard for their accomplishments.
Sacrifice —Sacrificed themselves or their own personal interests for the greater good.
Contributions to Indian Country —Their work or efforts benefited Indian country or benefited understanding to those outside of Indian Country.
Mentorship —Contributed to youth, fellow professionals, elders or other tribal members due to their work for the betterment of Indian Country and serving as a role model.
Legacy —Their work or efforts benefited policy, public regard, tribal relationships or other national regard in a way that bettered Indian country for generations that followed or will follow.
Accomplishments —They made a nationally recognized or well-warranted accomplishment that brought Indian country into a national or international positive spotlight. They could have been the first in their field or profession.
