2024 CDR John Herrington
2022 Archie Mason
2020 Walter Echo-Hawk
2018 Dr. Henrietta Mann
2016 Sam Proctor
2014 Ruthe Blalock Jones
2012 Kirke Kickingbird
2010 Billy Mills
2008 Neal McCaleb
2006 Wilma Mankiller
2004 Charles Chibitty
2004 Circle of Honor Award
Honoring Charles Chibitty
Charles Chibitty was born in 1921 near Medicine Park, OK. He attended Haskell Indian School in Lawrence , KS and then joined the U.S. Army in 1941. Assigned to the 4th Infantry Division, Signal Corp, also known as the “Code Talkers”, Mr. Chibitty earned the World War II Victory Medal, the European Theater of Operations (5th Bronze Star) Victory Medal, the Europe/ African/ Middle East Campaign Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. The French government honored Mr. Chibitty in 1989 by naming him a Knight of the National Order of Merit. In 1999, he was presented with the Knowlton Award to recognize significant contributions to military intelligence efforts. A Tulsa resident since 1945, Mr. Chibitty is also known for his championship dancing in several categories including fancy, straight, and traditional.
Award Presentation
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