Osage Nation Museum Curator Named as a Native American 40 under 40 Award Recipient

Award recognizes young Native American and Alaska Native leaders across the U.S.

From the Office Of Osage Nation Communications

Pawhuska, Okla. (September 14, 2018) --Hallie Winter (Osage) has been named as a 2018 winner of the Native American 40 Under 40 award. Winter works as the curator at the Osage Nation Museum and was also recently honored by the museum community with a Nancy Hanks Award from the American Alliance of Museums. The 40 Under 40 award is bestowed by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (the National Center), and awardees are nominated by members of their communities because they have demonstrated leadership, initiative, and dedication in making significant contributions in their communities. The National Center is celebrating the 10th anniversary of these awards.

“It’s an extremely impressive accomplishment for somebody so young in this field in small town Pawhuska, Okla. I’m sure she’ll do more great things in the future,” said Christian Johnson (Osage), Director of Operations at the Osage Nation.

Award winners will be honored at the River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa, Oklahoma on October 29-30. The event - "Impacting Generations: Honoring a Decade of Exceptional Service and Leadership" - will be held in conjunction with the National Center's next Native Edge Institute (NEI), a one-day training session focused specifically on procurement. Past and present 40 under 40 awardees will have the opportunity to participate in programming with the goal of providing additional professional development, networking, leadership, and mentorship opportunities.

“We are thrilled to recognize the impressive achievements of Wintersaid Chris James, President and CEO of the National Center. “Hallie joins a diverse group of young women and men cultivated from across American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Each of these individuals has devoted their skills and resources to enhancing their communities. From business, academia, healthcare, tribal government, politics, non-profits, journalism, the law, finance, and marketing, 40 under 40 winners are shining examples for all of us to follow. For the 10th year in a row, it is an honor to recognize these individuals and leaders who will continue to define success for the future of Native American business."

Those interested in attending the 40 under 40 event canregister by clicking here; 40 under 40 attendees have the option of attending the Native Edge Institute programming. Please visit the National Center's website atwww.ncaied.orgto learn more.

To learn more, please call or email Osage Nation Communications at 918-287-5441 orcommunications@osagenation-nsn.gov.

About the Osage Nation Museum
The premiere destination to experience Osage history, art, and culture

Visit the Osage Nation Museum (ONM) in historic Pawhuska, Oklahoma.Our continuously changing exhibits convey the story of the Osage people throughout history and celebrate Osage culture today.Highlights include an extensive photograph collection, historical artifacts, and traditional and contemporary art.Founded in 1938, the ONM is the oldest tribally owned museum in the United States.

Admission and parking is free.

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Location
819 Grandview Avenue
Pawhuska, OK 74056