2023 winners
BEST OF SHOW
Demos Glass, Cherokee Nation
Cherokee National Treasure
“Two Realms”
SPECIAL AWARDS
Innovator Award
Monica Silva Lovato, Santo Domingo Pueblo
“Hope for the Future”
Culture Keeper Award
Hollis Chitto, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians / Pueblo of Laguna / Pueblo of Isleta
“Napakanli Um Okla Imma (Flowers for My Family)”
Anna Mitchell Award
Tama Roberts, Cherokee Nation
“Hopeful”
Troy Jackson, Cherokee Nation
Cherokee National Treasure
“Cherokee Rose”
Jesse Hummingbird Legacy Award
Michael Toya, Pueblo of San Felipe
“Nature’s Medicine”
Native American Art Magazine Editor’s Choice Award
Pati Belgarde, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota
“Mona Lisa”
Judges Choice
Pati Belgarde, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota
“Mona Lisa”
Crystal Hanna, Cherokee Nation
“Lizella Choctaw Man”
Joe Reano, Santo Domingo Pueblo
“Fire and Ice: The Cleopatra Necklace”
Pati Belgarde, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota
“Mona Lisa”
Chase Earles, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
“Doh-ooh-tay’won: To Play”
Hollis Chitto, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians / Pueblo of Laguna / Pueblo of Isleta
“Flowers For My Family”
CLASS 1: PAINTING, DRAWING, GRAPHICS & PHOTOGRAPHY
Best of Class
Bryan Waytula, Cherokee Nation
“The Grass Dancer”
Division A: Painting
Best of Division
Kristin Gentry, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
“Kamama Rainbow for Jewell”
2nd Place
Candace Schanholtzer, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
“Flycatcher Fall”
3rd Place
Norma Howard, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma / The Chickasaw Nation
“Untitled”
Division B: Drawing, Graphics, Photography, Mixed Media
Best of Division
Bobby C. Martin, The Muscogee (Creek) Nation
“Surrounded by Herron Ladies at the Camphouse”
2nd Place
Shannon Stevens, Pueblo of Laguna
“Hopi Love”
3rd Place
Dylan Cavin, The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
“Sunday’s Expenses”
CLASS 2: SCULPTURE
Best of Class
Demos Glass, Cherokee Nation
Cherokee National Treasure
“Two Realms”
Division A: Stone, Bronze & Other
Best of Division
Ronald Honyouti, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
“Cosmos”
2nd Place
Gary Henson, Cherokee Nation
“The Voice of the Turtle”
3rd Place
Troy Jackson, Cherokee Nation
Cherokee National Treasure
“Can You Hear Me”
CLASS 3: BEADWORK/QUILLWORK
Best of Class
Pati Belgarde, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians of North Dakota
“Mona Lisa”
Division A: Traditional
Best of Division
Hollis Chitto, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians / Pueblo of Laguna / Pueblo of Isleta
“Quilled Dance Bag”
2nd Place
Jennifer Jordan, Oneida Nation
“Mom Says I Can Dance”
3rd Place
Jennifer Jordan, Oneida Nation
“Three Sisters”
Division B: Contemporary
Best of Division
Hollis Chitto, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians / Pueblo of Laguna / Pueblo of Isleta
“Napakanli Um Okla Imma (Flowers for my Family)”
2nd Place
Monica Raphael, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
“Miikawaadad Nenookaasi (Beautiful Hummingbird)”
3rd Place
Katrina Mitten, Miami Tribe of Oklahoma
“Nipi Keekiihtanki (Water is Flowing with Life)”
CLASS 4: BASKETRY
Best of Class
Michael Dart, Cherokee Nation
Cherokee National Treasure
“Wild Thang”
Division A: Traditional
Best of Division
Mary Aitson, Cherokee Nation
“Knight Song”
2nd Place
Mary Aitson, Cherokee Nation
“Strength in Her Hands”
3rd Place
Leona Romero, Tohono O’odham Nation of Arizona
“Music in Desert”
Division B: Contemporary
Best of Division
Michael Dart, Cherokee Nation
Cherokee National Treasure
“Let’s Go to Market”
CLASS 5: POTTERY
Best of Class
Troy Jackson, Cherokee Nation
Cherokee National Treasure
“Cherokee Rose”
Division A: Traditional & Figurative
Best of Division
Alvina Yepa, Pueblo of Jemez
“Kiva Prayer and Medicine Jar-Bowl”
2nd Place
Jane Osti, Cherokee Nation
Cherokee National Treasure
“The Lives We Carry”
3rd Place
Chase Earles, Caddo Nation of Oklahoma
“Hasinai”
Division B: Contemporary
Best of Division
Lillie Vann, Cherokee Nation
“Prevail”
2nd Place
Jane Osti, Cherokee Nation
Cherokee National Treasure
“Celebration of Earth”
3rd Place
Lillie Vann, Cherokee Nation
“Crooked Face”
CLASS 6: TEXTILES
Best of Class
Alberta Henderson, Navajo Nation
“Majestic”
Division A: Traditional Weaving (Rugs, ETC.)
Best of Division
Cathy Abercrombie, Cherokee Nation
Cherokee National Treasure
“Hot Fuchsia”
2nd Place
Berdine Begay, Navajo Nation
“Chanting Waves”
3rd Place
Phillip Singer, Navajo Nation
“Finding Greener Pastures”
Division B: Contemporary (Clothing, ETC.)
Best of Division
Jamie Bennett, The Muscogee (Creek) Nation
“Soke’htv. Medicine Giver”
2nd Place
Marie Martin, Cherokee Nation
“Osage Lady’s Ribbon Work”
3rd Place
Melissa Freeman, The Chickasaw Nation / The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
“By the Light of the Harvest Moon”
CLASS 7: JEWELRY
Best of Class
Abraham Begay, Navajo Nation
“Squash Blossom Necklace”
Division A: Traditional
Best of Division
Peter Nez Nelson, Navajo Nation
“New Dawn”
2nd Place
Abraham Begay, Navajo Nation
“Contemporary Bolo”
3rd Place
Ira Custer, Navajo Nation
“4 Season Design Necklace”
Division B: Contemporary
Best of Division
General B. Grant, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
“The Mother Town”
2nd Place
Timmy Yazzie, Pueblo of San Felipe
“Serenity”
3rd Place
Billy Hensley, The Chickasaw Nation
“Hardfish Fancy Cuff Duo”
CLASS 8: DIVERSE ART FORMS
Best of Class
General B. Grant, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
“Today’s Medicine”
Division A: Traditional
Best of Division
Emil Her Many Horses, Oglala Sioux Tribe
“The Chief’s Daughter (Phase One and Phase Three)”
2nd Place
Ronald Honyouti, Hopi Tribe of Arizona
“Henry’s Siblings”
3rd Place
Jamie Bennett, The Muscogee (Creek) Nation
“C’etto”
Division B: Contemporary
Best of Division
Hayden Haynes, Seneca Nation of Indians / Kiowa Indian Tribe of Oklahoma / The Muscogee (Creek) Nation
“Cornhusk Doll Figurine”
2nd Place
Rain Scott, Navajo Nation
“Strength Through Resilience”
3rd Place
Amanda Wilson, Comanche Nation
“Fire and Ice”
BEST OF SHOW
Maelee Thomas, Cherokee Nation
“ᎠᏥᎸᏍᎩ (flower)”
SPECIAL AWARDS
Bill Rabbit Legacy Award
Xaleigh Torix, Cherokee Nation
“Deer in Arrowhead”
Judges Choice
Maelee Thomas, Cherokee Nation
“ᎠᏥᎸᏍᎩ (flower)”
Neveah Kingfisher, Cherokee Nation
“Adanesaldi”
GRADES 6 – 8
Two Dimensional
1st Place
Annika Davis, Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation – “The Origin of Ants”
2nd Place
Brystol Croftcheck, Cherokee Nation – “Dripping Bird”
3rd Place
Abigail Anderson, Cherokee Nation – “Wildflower”
Three Dimensional
1st Place
Maelee Thomas, Cherokee Nation – “ᎠᏥᎸᏍᎩ (flower)”
GRADES 9 – 10
Two Dimensional
1st Place
Jorja Campbell, Cherokee Nation- “On the Inside”
2nd Place
Gracie Cowett, Cherokee Nation – “The Run”
3rd Place
Kilii Fisher, United Keetowah Band – “Utana Yona”
GRADES 11 – 12
Two Dimensional
1st Place
Addison Hummingbird, Cherokee Nation – “Wilma”
2nd Place
Rachel Moses, Cherokee Nation – “The Red-Tailed Hawk”
3rd Place
Levi Armstrong, Cherokee Nation – “The Eagle Face”
Three Dimensional
1st Place
Neveah Kingfisher, Cherokee Nation – “Adanesaldi”
2nd Place
Ezekiel Smith, Cherokee Nation – “Advhalige Basket”
3rd Place
Isaiah Wright, Cherokee Nation – “Big Little Basket”
