The Native American Bar Association of Arizona ("NABA-AZ") is excited to announce its 12th Annual Seven Generations Awards Dinner and Silent Auction. The details on this event are as follows:
Seven Generations Dinner & Silent Auction
Saturday, October 9, 2021
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Resort & Casino
Reception and Silent Auction 5:30 – 7:00pm
Dinner 7:00 – 9:00 pm
NABA-AZ holds this annual event to honor individuals for contributions in advocacy for legal and policy issues that are important to the Arizona Native American community. In addition, this event is NABA-AZ’s largest fundraiser and allows the organization to raise funds necessary for the Seven Generations Scholarship program and other outreach events.
Please join us as NABA-AZ honors the following individuals for their commitment to promoting and advancing legal issues important to Native Americans in the State of Arizona.
| Lifetime Achievement | Claudette White (Posthumous Award) Tribal Court Judge and Tribal Leader |
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| Community Leadership Award | Arizona Committee on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls |
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| Member of the Year | Meredith Gaylord Prosecutor, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community |
2021 Sponsorship Opportunities Available
SOVEREIGNTY PREMIER
$8,000
- All benefits of Economic Development SponsorshipAll benefits of Nation-Building Sponsorship
- Recognition on event program cover
- Listing as the premier sponsor in the event program
- A company representative will have the opportunity to give a short presentation to event guests during the program
- Recognition on event banner(s) at the dinner
- Discount for additional Golf Sponsorship
NATION-BUILDING
$5,000
- VIP table with seating for 10 guests
- Full page ad in the event program
- Recognition from stage at the event
- Company name & logo included on promotional materials & press releases
- Company name, logo, & website link on the NABA-AZ website for one year
- Company logo on screen at event
- Listing as an event sponsor in the program
- Discount for additional Golf Sponsorship
CULTURAL PRESERVATION
$3,000
- Table with seating for 10 guests
- Half-page ad in the event program
- Recognition from stage at the event
- Discount for additional Golf Sponsorship
- Company name, logo, & website link on the NABA-AZ website for one year
- Company logo on screen at the event
- Listing as an event sponsor in the program
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
$2,000
- Table with seating for 10 guests
- Recognition from stage at the event
- Company logo on screen at the event
- Listing as an event sponsor in the program
EDUCATION & MENTORSHIP
$1,000
- Dinner tickets for four (4) guests
- Recognition from stage at the event
- Company logo on screen at the event
- Listing as an event sponsor in the program
FAVOR
$500
Donation of 200 Small Gifts for Event Guests
- Company logo on screen at the event
- Listing as an event sponsor in the program
Past Awardees:
2017
Kevin Gover
Lifetime Achievement
Kathlene Rosier
Member of the Year
Casey Family Programs,
Indian Child Welfare Program
Community Service
2014
Robert N. Clinton
Lifetime Achievement
Diandra D. Benally
Member of the Year
Diane Enos
Community Service
2011
William Quinn
Lifetime Achievement
Steve Heeley
Member of the Year
DNA People’s Legal Services
Community
2019
Michael Shiel
Lifetime Achievement
Verrin Kewenvoyouma
Member of the Year
Navajo Nation Bar Association
Community Leadership
2016
Honorable Ben Hanley
Lifetime Achievement
Jeff Harmon
Member of the Year
Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Community Service
2013
Lawrence Huerta
Lifetime Achievement
Sonia Martinez
Member of the Year
John Lewis
Community Service
2010
Honorable William C. Canby Jr.
Lifetime Achievement
Kerry Patterson
Member of the Year
Clinton M. Pattea
Community Service
2018
Honorable Violet Lui-Frank
Lifetime Achievement
Alane Breland
Member of the Year
Bar Leadership Institute, State Bar of Arizona
Community Leadership
2015
Eric Dahlstrom
Lifetime Achievement
Denten Robinson
Member of the Year
James Anaya
Community Service
2012
Louis Denetsosie
Lifetime Achievement
Linda Benally
Member of the Year
Peterson Zah
Community Service
2009
Rod Lewis
Lifetime Achievement
Patty Ferguson-Bohnee
Member of the Year
Our Mission:
Promoting the development of Indian attorneys while advancing and improving the practice of Indian law in Arizona.
Address:
Email:
P.O. Box 1732
Phoenix, AZ 85001