2024 - Honorable Mention for Distinguished Voter Education and Communications Initiatives

Native Voting Hour is a pioneering initiative designed to empower and educate Native voters in Arizona through a series of monthly webinars. This program is tailored specifically to address the unique needs and challenges faced by Native communities, such as limited employment opportunities, rural housing issues, and restricted internet access. The program includes a 10-session series presented in succinct, digestible episodes, specifically designed for a Native audience. Each session is crafted to provide accurate, vetted information from subject matter experts in an engaging and accessible format. Native Voting Hour convened a diverse group of stakeholders from January to October, reaching 464 contacts. These included Tribal Councils, Native Election Departments, Native News Outlets, Native American Law Organizations, Museums, Recorders, and Election Departments across Arizona. It also included attendees from Arizona Secretary of State Office events, Voter Rights Organizations, and Tribal Intergovernmental Liaisons. With an impressive open email rate, the program has engaged with participants a total of 5,557 times.