2025 Ktunaxa Nation Citizens Excellence Honour Awards
Call for Nominations: Deadline April 15, 2025
Honouring Excellence in Our Nation
The Ktunaxa Citizens’ Excellence Honour Awards celebrate the achievements of Ktunaxa citizens and groups who have made a significant impact in their field or community.
There are two types of awards available for nomination, recognizing excellence across multiple categories.
(A third type, Language Learners, is identified by Ktunaxa Language Teachers only.)
Two Ways to Nominate
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Fill out the digital form – Available HERE.
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Download and print a nomination form – Available HERE.
Two Award Types
🏆 Lifetime Achievement Award
Honours a Ktunaxa citizen who has made a lasting and fundamental contribution to the Ktunaxa Nation over their lifetime.
🌟 Recognition Award
Honours a Ktunaxa citizen or group who has achieved a high level of success in a specific area.
Award Categories
Both Lifetime Achievement and Recognition awards can be given in the following categories:
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Cultural Knowledge & Language | Contributions to preserving, teaching, or revitalizing Ktunaxa culture and language. |
| Sports | Excellence in athletic performance, coaching, or sports leadership. |
| Arts & Entertainment | Achievements in music, visual arts, film, writing, or performance. |
| Business & Career | Success in entrepreneurship, leadership, or professional achievement. |
| Other | Achievements that don’t fit into the above categories but deserve recognition. |
Who Can Be Nominated?
Any living Ktunaxa citizen or active Ktunaxa group.
Who Can Nominate?
Ktunaxa individuals, groups, or recognized organizations.
If you need assistance, please contact Shaun Penner at Shaun.Penner@ktunaxa.org or call 250-489-2464.
How to Submit Your Nomination
- Online: If you fill in the digital form, your nomination will be automatically sent to the committee.
- In Person: Drop off at Ktunaxa Nation Council, 220 Cranbrook St. N, Cranbrook, BC.
- Email: citizencommittee@ktunaxa.org
- Fax: (250) 489-2438
- Mail: Ktunaxa Nation Council, 7825 Mission Road, Cranbrook, BC V1C 7E5
Attn: Ktunaxa Citizens’ Excellence Awards
Awards Selection and Presentation
Selection: Recipients will be chosen by the Ktunaxa Citizens’ Excellence Awards Committee (KCEA).
Presentation: Awards will be presented during the Spring Celebration on May 13, 2025 at the Ktunaxa Nation Government Building.