The Flying Eagle Woman Award for Community Based Philanthropy was initiated in response to the loss of (O’Peqyaw-Metamoh) Ingrid Washinawatok El-Issa. O’Peqyaw-Metamoh passed into the spirit world on March 4, 1999. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, and proud citizen of the Menominee Nation. Ingrid was an internationally known humanitarian who worked to further Indigenous peoples’ rights, Indigenous women’s issues, sovereignty, and human rights throughout the world. Throughout her lifetime, Ingrid was an activist when it came to promoting Indigenous cultures and traditions. She was Board Chair of Native Americans in Philanthropy. We honor with an award in her memory.

The essence of Indigenous cultures is manifested through acts of giving.  As an expression of their cultures and in honoring the principle of generosity, Indigenous peoples give to honor, celebrate, and show their responsibility towards family members, friends and community.  The nominee for the Flying Eagle Woman Award for Community-Based Philanthropy shall be an Indigenous person who clearly demonstrates that they are guided by Indigenous thinking and philosophy, including a holistic community centered approach to living and giving.

Download the Flying Eagle Woman Award Nomination form here.

The Louis T. Delgado Distinguished Grantmaker Award was established in honor of Board Member emeritus Louis T. Delgado.  Mr. Delgado currently serves as an independent consultant to foundations and nonprofit organizations.  The Award was established in recognition of the tenacity and power that Mr. Delgado has brought to the field of philanthropy and his commitment to bridging knowledge between philanthropy and Native communities.

Download the Distinguished Grantmaker Award Nomination form here.

The Tribal Philanthropy Award was established to honor the exceptional work of Native communities through acts of philanthropy.  The Award was established to recognize Tribal giving programs that practice philanthropic giving grounded in traditional values and traditions.  The Award recognizes individuals and organizations that actively respect and exhibit NAP’s organizational values.

Download the Tribal Philanthropy Award Nomination form here.

The Partner & Ally Award was established to honor an organization actively partners or collaborates towards advancing the vision of healthy sustainable communities.  The NAP Partner Award was established to recognize partners & allies that actively respect and exhibit NAP’s organizational values.

Download the Partner & Ally Award Nomination form here.

The Member of the Year Award was established to honor an individual or organizational member of Native Americans in Philanthropy who models a commitment to the vision of healthy sustainable communities.  The Award recognizes individuals and organizations that actively respect and exhibit NAP’s organizational values.

Download the Member of the Year Award Nomination form here.