Feb. 22, 2012

Call for Nominations for the Sixth Annual Native CDFI Awards - Applications are DUE, FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2011

Call for Nominations for the Sixth Annual Native CDFI Awards

First Nations Oweesta Corporation and Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) are proud to announce the Sixth Annual Native CDFI Awards, which recognize excellence in the Native CDFI industry. Two awards will be given away in 2011, including the Circle of Honor for Outstanding Leadership, which recognizes a Native CDFI that is successfully increasing access to capital and financial resources in Native communities. The second award will recognize a Visionary Leader for Outstanding Achievement, which recognizes a person who has made a long-term contribution to the Native CDFI industry and whose efforts make them an inspiration for others.

Oweesta and OFN are accepting nominations for the two award categories, and the application deadline is Friday, July 29, 2011. You may nominate any Native CDFI or individual that meets the eligibility criteria.

One Native CDFI and one leader in the Native CDFI industry will be selected to win a $10,000 cash award each to help strengthen and advance the important work they do. The two award winners will be announced at the Native CDFI Awards Ceremony hosted by Oweesta and Opportunity Finance Network on the evening of Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at the 2011 OFN Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The winners will be invited to speak and highlight their achievements at this ceremony.

CLICK HERE for more information on the awards and eligibility criteria in the nomination form.

To submit your nomination form, fax or email the form to Jacki Fox at Opportunity Finance Network 215.923.4755, jfox@opportunityfinance.net.

CONTACT: Staci LaCroix, Information Resource Manager (605) 342-3770staci@oweesta.org