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THE JOURNAL - AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION BY THE ALASKA MINERS ASSOCIATION
MAY 2026 | WWW.ALASKAMINERS.ORG
NANA honors John Shively for his 'exceptional dedication' to communities
J ohn Shively was honored recently by NANA as the recipient of the 2026 Richard A. Baenen Award. This award is a special recognition that honors the vital role of partnership in collective success in Alaska. According to NANA: "This award is presented to a non-shareholder who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to NANA, our region and our people through meaningful contributions and service. It celebrates individuals who, though not shareholders themselves, have aligned their work with our values and committed themselves to improving our communities. By recog- nizing these outstanding partners, we acknowledge that our strength is often amplified by those who stand alongside us, sharing a vision for a prosperous future. "NANA has presented this award to John in recognition of his profound commitment to our people and region. For more than five decades, John has dedicated his career to serving rural and Alaska Native communities. His journey began in 1965 as a VISTA volunteer and led to key leadership roles, including at the Alaska Federation
of Natives and as Commissioner of the Alaska Depart- ment of Natural Resources. "A defining part of his career was his work as a senior executive at NANA, where he was instrumental in planning and developing the Red Dog Mine. Guided by the principle that 'Development must serve the people who live closest to the land,' John helped to ensure the project was built on a foundation of Iñupiat priorities and cultural values. His advocacy for shareholder hire, training, and education created lasting economic oppor- tunities and reinforced his unwavering dedication to advancing the well-being of the Iñupiat people." At the NANA awards banquet, John expressed his gratitude to NANA and the people of our region. He also extended a special thanks to the Native Village of Kotze- bue Tribal Council and said, "They gave my wife and I the greatest gift anyone ever could when they allowed us to adopt our daughter, Natasha." Congratulations, John, from AMA, and thank you to NANA for recognizing a man who has left a lasting impact across the state and touched so many lives!
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