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##  Honoring Nations Family of Honorees, An Invitation

 It is with great enthusiasm we announce that Honoring Contributions in the Governance of American Indian Nations (Honoring Nations) is now accepting applications for the **All-Stars Honoring Nations 2023 Awards**.

 Since 1998, Honoring Nations has been identifying, celebrating, and sharing outstanding examples of tribal governance. We invite you to participate in this special All-Stars cycle of Honoring Nations. Every former honoree is encouraged to apply. By sharing your success stories and knowledge, you demonstrate the vitality and promise of Indian Country while also contributing to future generations.

 [All-Stars Honoring Nations 2023 Awards Application](https://hpaied.org/files/hpaied/files/writable_final_hpaied_2023_application.pdf?m=1663783012)

##  Eligibility Requirements

 To be eligible for an Honoring Nations award, the contribution to good governance (i.e., the program, practice, or initiative) must:

- Have won an Honoring Nations award previously.
- Be administered under the authority of an American Indian nation or Alaska Native community (or an office, division, or agency thereof) that played a formative role in designing and implementing the Contribution.
- Be submitted by the tribal government office, division, or agency responsible for oversight and/or administration of the Contribution. NOTE: Partnerships with other entities (nonprofits, private organizations, or other governmental entities) are encouraged, but the application must be submitted by a tribal government or tribal government entity.

##  Selection Criteria

 At each stage of the selection process, applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

- **Effectiveness** – The Contribution achieves positive and measurable results in addressing a key concern, problem, or challenge facing the nation and its citizens.
- **Significance to Sovereignty** – The Contribution strengthens self-governance and self-determination for the nation.
- **Cultural Relevance** - The Contribution fits, reflects, and strengthens the nation's culture.
- **Transferability** - The Contribution's concepts, principles, and practices apply to other governments.
- **Sustainability** - The Contribution shows promise of sustained effectiveness.



 

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 Attachments- [  picture\_as\_pdf  All-Stars Honoring Nations 2023 Application ](/sites/g/files/omnuum6806/files/hpaied/files/writable_final_hpaied_2023_application.pdf)
 
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