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National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) is now accepting applications for its Champion for Native Children Award 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
The Champion for Native Children Award is NICWA’s highest honor, recognizing individuals and organizations making exceptional contributions to the well-being of Indigenous children, families, and communities in the United States or Canada
Who Can Be Nominated
Individuals such as:
Social workers
Case managers
Foster parents
Emerging leaders
Organizations committed to Indigenous child and family welfare
What Makes Someone Eligible
Nominees must demonstrate:
Exceptional leadership and dedication to Indigenous children, families, and communities
Meaningful impact in areas like:
Tribal child welfare
Children’s mental health
Juvenile justice in Tribal communities
Advocacy efforts, including:
Promoting or developing programs and policies that support tribes and families
Strengthening the Indian Child Welfare Act
Securing funding for impactful initiatives
A significant body of work over years or a lifetime
Apply for NICWA Champion for Native Children Award
