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NIGC Vice Chair Jeannie Hovland Receives Woman Warrior Award
WASHINGTON, D.C., May 15, 2025 – The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) proudly announces Vice Chair Jeannie Hovland has received the Woman Warrior Award, presented by the Tribal Gaming Protection Network’s Women in Tribal Gaming Symposium. This distinguished honor recognizes a leader in tribal gaming who has demonstrated exceptional professionalism, resilience, and dedication to advancing the industry and uplifting Native communities.
Hovland accepted the award during a special presentation at the Women in Tribal Gaming Luncheon on May 15, 2025, in Oklahoma City. “I am deeply honored to receive the Woman Warrior Award and to be amongst so many visionary women who are making lasting impacts across their communities and in the tribal gaming industry,” said Vice Chair Hovland. “This is a powerful reminder of the strength of so many women who lead, advocate and inspire every day.”
Vice Chair Hovland, an enrolled member of the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, has devoted her career to serving Indian Country. At NIGC, she continues to champion tribal sovereignty while elevating opportunities for women and Native communities across the country.
For more information about the Women in Tribal Gaming Symposium visit: TGPN Women in Tribal Gaming
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