Good Path Awards Criteria

Clarence White Lifetime Achievement Award 

• Must be age 55 or older

• Is a Pokagon citizen, spouse, or enrolled citizen of another federally recognized tribe involved with the Pokagon community

• Honors cultural traditions

• Serves as a mentor for others

• Conducts themselves in manner of 7 Grandfather Teachings 

 

 Emerging Leader Award

• Age 30 and under

• Is a Pokagon citizen, spouse, or enrolled citizen of another federally recognized tribe involved with the Pokagon community

• Serves as a catalyst of change 

• Honors cultural traditions

• Serves as a mentor for others

• Conducts themselves in manner of 7 Grandfather Teachings                                                                          

Outstanding Leadership Award

• Is a Pokagon citizen, spouse, or enrolled citizen of another federally recognized tribe involved with the Pokagon community

• Serves as a catalyst of change 

• Honors cultural traditions

• Maintains environmentally sustainable practices

• Provides outstanding service/products to the community

• Serves as a mentor for others

• Conducts themselves in manner of 7 Grandfather Teachings 

 

Outstanding Entrepreneurship Award

• Is a Pokagon citizen, spouse, or enrolled citizen of another federally recognized tribe involved with the Pokagon community

• Creates jobs for other tribal citizens

• Honors cultural traditions

• Maintains environmentally sustainable practices

• Provides outstanding service/products to the community

• Serves as a mentor for others

• Conducts themselves in manner of 7 Grandfather Teachings