2026 Winner Announced in October 2025!
2024 CDR John Herrington
2022 Archie Mason
2020 Walter Echo-Hawk
2018 Dr. Henrietta Mann
2016 Sam Proctor
2014 Ruthe Blalock Jones
2012 Kirke Kickingbird
2010 Billy Mills
2008 Neal McCaleb
2006 Wilma Mankiller
2004 Charles Chibitty
American Indian Circle of Honor
The 2026 recipient will be announced in October 2025! The award presentation is Saturday, March 7 in the Connor's Cove Theater at the Hardesty Regional Library.
About the Award
This FREE event takes place the first Saturday in March.
Inaugurated in 2004, the Circle of Honor Award Presentation honors an American Indian for their lifetime achievements and contributions that have enriched the lives of others. Induction into the Circle of Honor is a celebration of the honoree’s actions in the face of adversity, commitment to the preservation of American Indian culture and legacy for future generations. An individual is inducted into the Circle of Honor in even-numbered years. Recipients receive a $15,000 cash prize which is sponsored by the Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation.
About the Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation
The Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation have faithfully supported the American Indian Resource Center's award programs since 2001. We cannot thank them enough for their dedication to the American Indian community.