The Young Providers Award honors young people from the BSNC region who contribute on a daily basis to the health and well-being of their families, communities and culture.

This award recognizes a young person who perpetuates Alaska Native culture and a positive lifestyle not by measure of academic or financial success, but by serving as positive examples and providing for their community in one or more of the following ways:

• He/she cares for family through subsistence activities, Elder care, or mentoring of young people in traditional activities and values or education.
• He/she is involved in activities that benefit the community such as suicide prevention programs, youth sports, and community wellbeing and health.

The deadline for nominations is July 8, 2021. Nominations will be accepted from family members, tribal and corporation board members, school teachers or administrators and community members.

2020 Young Providers
Shayla Titus and Michael Ahkinga Jr.

2019 Young Providers
Adelaine “Addy” Ahmasuk and Trevor Savetilik

2018 Young Providers
Summer Sagoonick and Edgar Kuzuguk

2017 Young Providers
Fisher Dill and Corey Ningeulook

2016 Young Providers
Sierra Tucker and Christian “Agragiiq” Apassingok

2015 Young Providers
Heather Jackson and Nick Hanson

2014 Young Providers
Tinisha Dan and Jaylen Gologergen

2013 Young Providers
Thomas B. Pootoogooluk and Jalen R. Katchatag

Completed nomination forms can be mailed, emailed or faxed.

Mailing address:
BSNC Nome Headquarters
P.O. Box 1008
110 Front Street, Suite 300
Nome, Alaska 99762