Announcement: 2021 Conner Byestewa Jr. Environmental Awardees

The Tribal EPA Region 9 Conference announces the 2021 Conner Byestewa Jr. Environmental Awardees.

The 2021 Tribal EPA Region 9 Conference Committee is pleased to announce that we have selected three awardees for this year’s Conner Byestewa Jr. Environmental Award. All three of the awardees are being recognized for honoring Conner Byestewa Jr.’s legacy through their commitment to Tribal environmental protection. Congratulations to Lillian Lane, Tashina Jim, and Paul Huette.

Name: Lillie Lane
Tribe: Navajo Nation
Title: Sr. Public Information Officer
Department: Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency

Name: Tashina Jim
Tribe: Walker River Paiute Tribe
Title: GAP Manager
Department: Environmental

Name: Paul Huette
Tribe: Big Pine Tribe of Owens Valley
Title: Utility Operator
Department: Utilities

Go to the Conner Byestewa Jr. Environmental Award page to learn more about the awardees, Janet Travis (the award artist), and previous recipients.

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