Taimi Lynne Hoag Award for Environmental Stewardship

The EPA Region 5 Tribal Operations Committee established this award in March 2003 to recognize the environmental protection accomplishments and contributions of Taimi Hoag, the former Environmental Director for the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. Taimi was a community, regional, and national leader for environmental protection in Indian country.

The Taimi Lynne Hoag Award for Environmental Stewardship recognizes significant contributions in environmental management and/or environmental stewardship in Indian country. Each year nominations are solicited from all tribes in Region 5. Nominees are considered and selected by the R5TOC Tribal Caucus, and the award is presented at a meeting of the R5TOC.

Previous Award Recipients

  • 2014    Kathleen Brosemer, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa
  • 2013    Margaret Watkins, Grand Portage Band
  • 2012    Stanley Ellison, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
  • 2011    Jeff Mears, Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin
  • 2010    Dee Ann Mayo, Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians
  • 2009    Susan LaFernier, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
  • 2008    Jennifer Hill-Kelley, Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin
  • 2007    Nancy Schuldt, Fond du Lac Band
  • 2006    Christine Berini, Fond du Lac Band
  • 2005    Dwight Sargent, Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc.
  • 2004    Don Wedll, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
  • 2003    Patty O’Donnell, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians
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