
OKLAHOMA FEDERATION OF INDIAN WOMEN
STATEWIDE AWARDS



The Oklahoma Federation of Indian Women honors nine individuals or groups every year who are nominated for an OFIW Statewide Award. OFIW Statewide awards are: Nancy Tsoodle Student Achievement Award, Boyce Timmons Student Achievement Award, Alice Timmons Founders Award, Georgeann Robinson Humanitarian Award, Mary Townsend Crow Service Award, Helen Chupco Leadership Award, Angela Kihega Outstanding OFIW Member, American Indian Mother of the Year, and American Indian Woman of the Year. OFIW is committed to celebrating and recognizing the accomplishments of our Indian women, leaders, and students.
Please join OFIW in this celebration by nominating someone for an OFIW Statewide Award - nomination form is available below.

2022 Statewide Award Winners
Nancy Tsoodle Achievement Award
Outstanding American Indian female student, 9th - 12th grades
LaKala Orphan
Boyce Timmons Achievement Award
Outstanding American Indian male student, 9th - 12 grades
Korbin Rhodes
Alice Timmons Founders Award
Outstanding person who has founded or help found an organization benefiting American Indians
Georgia Harjo
Georgeann Robinson Humanitarian Award
Outstanding person who has unselfishly given of themselves to help American Indians
Henry Sleeper on behalf of Oklahoma Indian Bikers
Mary Townsend Crow Service Award
Outstanding person who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to serve and benefit American Indians
Kelsey Two Bears
Helen Chupco Leadership Award
Outstanding American Indian elected official who promotes and is committed to the advancement of American Indians across Oklahoma and the Nation
George Gardipe
Angela Kihega Outstanding OFIW Member
Outstanding OFIW member who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to serve and benefit the OFIW
Faithlyn Seawright
American Indian Mother of the Year
Outstanding American Indian mother who has been a positive role model and a pillar of strength to her family
Sue Morris
American Indian Woman of the Year
Outstanding American Indian woman who has devoted exceptional time and effort to the American Indian Community
Donna Wahnee