INPRO Awards
Indian Progress in Business (INPRO) Awards Gala
Presented by National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development
The INPRO Awards Gala is the oldest and most prestigious Native American recognition event acknowledging accomplishments and contributions made by American Indians and those who support their economic and business development endeavors. Highlights of the awards banquet includes the presentation of Business Leadership Awards, American Indian Business Scholarship Awards and our annual “Native American 40 under 40″ awards.
The annual Indian Progress in Business Awards (INPRO) is presented by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development.
2017 INPRO Award Winners:
Jay Silverheels Achievement Award
Mark Trahant, Editor of Indian Country Today – Shoshone-Bannock Tribe
2016 INPRO Award Winners:
Jay Silverheels Achievement Award
Mark A. Macarro, Chairman of the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians
2015 INPRO Award Winner:
First American Entrepreneurship:
Monica Jojola, President of Montech, Inc.
2014 INPRO Award Winners:
Jay Silverheels Achievement Award
Posthumously to Governor Mary V. Thomas, Gila River Indian Community
2013 INPRO Award Winners:
Jay Silverheels Achievement Award
Denis Turner, Southern Tribal Chairmen’s Association