Advocate of the Month Form

All nominations must be submitted via this form by 5:00 PM on the last day of the month.

Advocates can be nominated by community members, colleagues, or CSVANW staff. The final selection will be made by an internal review committee. The selected advocate will be featured in our monthly newsletter, social media, and website to uplift their contributions. The Advocate of the Month (AOTM) will also receive $250 to go towards their selfcare and well-being. An Advocate of the Month can only be selected one time per year. Government agencies and law enforcement agencies are not eligible for AOTM. This program is made available by the funding from the Crime Victim Reparation Commission STOPVAWA Funds.

Advocate of the Month Criteria

Commitment to Advocacy: The recipient must demonstrate a strong commitment to ending violence against Native women, children, and communities

Community Impact: Their work must reflect meaningful contributions to the community, whether through direct services, education, policy, or grassroots efforts.

Alignment with Organizational Values: The advocate’s work should align with CSVANW’s core values of kinship, culture, innovation, healing, and inclusiveness.

Indigenous-Led and Centered: Preference will be given to Indigenous advocates whose work is rooted in traditional knowledge, cultural practices, and community healing

Outstanding & Consistent Contributions: Consideration will consider outstanding and consistent contributions in prevention, education, and support efforts.

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Nominator Information

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Nominee Information

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Why does this advocate or advocacy group meet the criteria?

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Why does this advocate or advocacy group deserve this award?

In the space below, please explain why you believe the person or group that you are nominating deserves this award. How do they align with CSVANW’s core values of Kinship, Culture, Innovation, Healing, and Inclusiveness?