2026 Diné Studies Community Award Winners

During each conference, the Diné Studies Association recognizes the work of an individual, group, or organization. Awards are announced at the Community Awards Banquet (October 11th at 6pm). Nominate an individual, group, or organization for one or all of the four awards. Below are the four categories. One form for each nomination.

Categories:

• Diné Innovation in Practice: T’áá Diné bá éé’deitánígíí bee oonish -- This award category recognizes an individual, group, or organization introducing a new method, product, or concept and is in practice with relevancy to Diné communities, the Navajo Nation, or Diné peoples.

  • Winner: TBA

• Community Service & Leadership: Yił kééhat’ínígíí yil naha’á -- This award category recognizes an individual, group, or organization working with a Diné community or the Navajo Nation overall and offering leadership addressing the challenges or issues facing the community, nation, or peoples.

  • Winner: TBA

• Diné Language Leadership: Táá Diné Bizaad bóhoo’aah yee sizį -- This award category recognizes an individual, group, or organization demonstrating leadership in maintaining or revitalizing Diné bizaad (Diné language).

  • Winner: TBA

• Excellence in Diné Studies: Bihóneedzáago na’askáá’ -- This award category recognizes an individual, group, or organization demonstrating or has demonstrated great work in Diné studies in any field or discipline.

  • Winner: TBA