Annual Meeting / Shareholder Awards

Our Shareholders

In 1986, The Aleut Corporation recognized the need to honor shareholders who had a positive impact in the Aleut Region, and the Shareholder of the Year and Elder of the Year awards were created. In the award’s inaugural year, three well-respected and deserving Elders were selected in addition to one Shareholder of the Year. In 2015, the awards were combined into one Shareholder of the Year award.

In 2010, The Aleut Corporation launched the Student of the Year award. This award recognizes and honors students pursuing higher education degrees or career advancement, and those who demonstrate the potential to become our future leaders.

Congrats to our 2023 Shareholder of the Year

Congrats to our 2023 Student of the Year

The Aleut Corporation - Shareholder of the year Peter Gordon Gould

Peter Gordon Gould lived in Albion, NY. Mr. Gould was the founder and former President of Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage.

The Aleut Corporation - Shareholder-of-the-year - Sergie Sovoroff

Sergie Sovoroff was a life-long resident of Nikolski. He recorded many Aleut stories and taught model aircraft for posterity.

The Aleut Corporation - Shareholder of the year -Bill Tcheripanoff

Bill Tcheripanoff was a life-long resident of Akutan. He recorded many Aleut tales and toured with his dancing and singing group, all recorded for our future.

1986 INAUGURAL SHAREHOLDER OF THE YEAR RECIPIENT:

Clara Snigaroff was selected as the first Shareholder of the Year. She was a life-long resident of Atka. She dedicated many years as a community health aide and her knowledge of medicinal plants was an invaluable resource to the Aleut people. She raised six children while spending many hours in the health field treating fisherman, attending to emergency calls, and delivering babies.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I nominate a shareholder for the Shareholder of the Year?

Seeking recognition is not an important Unangax value. As a result, The Aleut Corporation relies on shareholders to nominate those deserving recognition for our Shareholder of the Year award. If you would like to nominate someone for Shareholder of the Year, please complete a Shareholder of the Year Nomination form available on the forms page and provide a short biography and statement of why the nominee should be selected.

Who selects the Shareholder of the Year?

The Aleut Corporation Board of Directors selects the award recipients from current or past nominations.

What criteria is used by the Board to select the Shareholder of the Year?

There is no age limit for nominees, however the nominee must be a living shareholder of The Aleut Corporation at the time of the nomination. The Board selects recipients based on the following qualities:

Leadership
Community Service
Government Service or Political Involvement
Preservation of Aleut Culture and Heritage
Other contributions benefiting the Aleut people

How is the Shareholder of the Year recognized?

The Shareholder of the Year recipient is notified by TAC and asked to provide photos and a biography for the slide show presentation for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders where they are recognized. The recipient and their guest receive airfare and two nights hotel accommodations to attend the event. The recipient also receives a monetary gift with plaque. The recipient may also have their name submitted for any AFN President’s Awards that are applicable.

How is the Student of the Year selected?

There is no formal nominating process for the Student of the Year. The Aleut Corporation Board of Directors selects the Student of the Year from recommendations provided by The Aleut Foundation Board of Directors. Please contact The Aleut Foundation if you are interested in nominating an individual for this award.