2024 Awards
Ron Honyouti
1st Place in 2D Fine Art: "Between Earth and Sky" by Beverly Blacksheep
1st Place in Diné Weavings and Textiles: Phase Chief Blanket by Rena Begay
Jessica Lomatewama
1st Place in Traditional Hopi Katsina Doll Carving: "Kuwan Koyempsi" by Cory Ahownewa
1st Place Contemporary Hopi Katsina Doll Carving: "Sootankaka" by Ron Honyouti
1st Place in Traditional Personal Attire & Accessories: Diné Atseechah Warrior Cap by Steve Darden
1st Place in Pottery: "Male and Female Yei Dancers" by Nancy Yazzie
1st Place in Sculpture: "Hopi Four Corn Maidens" by Kevin Horace-Quannie
1st Place in Photography, Printmaking & Digital Arts: "Ram Kachina" by Richard Dawavendewa
1st Place Jewelry (open division): Traditional Necklace Jacla by Feliciano Tenorio
1st Place in Diné Jewelry: Yeii Bolo by Lee Begay
1st Place in Zuni Jewelry: Geometrics Bolo Tie by Duran Gasper
Taina Whitethorne-Begay
1st Place in Cultural and Folk Art: Diné Yei Rattle by Steve Darden
2nd Place in Hopi Jewelry: "Corn is Life" Bracelet by Steve LaRance
Honorable Mention in Hopi Jewelry: Sleeping Beauty Jackla Earring with Red Spiny Oyster and Sterling Silver by Piki Wadsworth
2nd Place in 2D Fine Art: "This is Where the Heart Belongs" by Nathan Begay
Honorable Mention in 2D Fine Art: Untitled by Sikuyva Dawavendewa
Honorable Mention in 2D Fine Art: "Tiikive" by Sikuyva Dawavendewa
2nd Place in Diné Weavings & Textiles: Wide Ruins Style Rug by Jefferson Benally
Honorable Mention in Diné Weavings & Textiles: Vegetal Crystal by Mona Laughing
Honorable Mention in Diné Weavings & Textiles: Rainbow Rug by Jefferson Benally
2nd Place in Basketry: "After the Rain" by Jessica Lomatewama
Honorable Mention in Basketry: "Angus-ha-hai-i" with feathers by Jessica Lomatewama
2nd Place in Traditional Hopi Katsina Doll Carving: "Owl" by Horace Kayquoptewa
Honorable Mention in Traditional Hopi Katsina Doll Carvings: "Honan Blue Badger" by Horace Kayquoptewa
2nd Place in Contemporary Hopi Katsina Doll Carving: "Crow Mother" by Wally Grover
Honorable Mention in Contemporary Hopi Katsina Doll Carving: "Corn Boy" by Wally Grover
2nd Place in Pottery: "Home Dance" by Valerie Namoki
Honorable Mention in Pottery: "Migration Tile" by Valerie Namoki
2nd Place in Sculpture: "Omawu Posala Koyemsi" by Stephanie Lomatewama-Kayquoptewa
Honorable Mention in Sculpture and MNA Spirit Award: "Tutsi Posala Koyemsi" Bank by Stephanie Lomatewama-Kayquoptewa
2nd Place in Photography Printmaking & Digital Arts: "Night/Day II" by Richard Dawavendewa
Honorable Mention in Photography, Printmaking & Digital Arts: "Rezball = Hopi vs Navajo" by Andrew Curley
2nd Place in Jewelry (open division): Traditional Necklace with Medallion Inlay by Feliciano Tenorio
Honorable Mention in Jewelry (open division): Bubbles-Brutalist Style Bracelet by Jonah Hill
2nd Place in Diné Jewelry: Star Wars Buckle by Lee Begay
2nd Place in Zuni Jewelry: "More Than Diamonds Are Forever" bracelet by Duran Gasper
Honorable Mention in Zuni Jewelry: "Dawn of a New Day" Bracelet by Duran Gasper
2nd Place in Contemporary Personal Attire & Accessories: "Iridescent Delight" Coat by Victoria Yazzie
Michelle Silver
Honorable Mention in Contemporary Personal Attire & Accessories: "Desert Girl Sunset" Tote by Venaya Yazzie
2nd Place in Cultural and Folk Art: "Honanie" by Caryl Lomatewama
Honorable Mention in Cultural and Folk Art: "Prayer" by Caryl Lomatewama
The annual Heritage Festival of Arts and Culture celebrates and showcases the work of Native American artists from across the Colorado Plateau. Each festival hosts a juried art competition open to the festival artists. Monetary awards are presented to first- and second-place winners in up to 24 categories. A Best of Show award is presented to the most exceptional entry in terms of skill, creativity, originality, and execution. The Spirit Award is given to the artwork that best represents the mission of the Museum of Northern Arizona.