Mitchelene BigMan selected as Top Advocate of the Year for Veterans and Native Americans by IAOTP
Mitchelene BigMan, Founder of Native American Women Warriors, was recently selected as Top Advocate of the Year for Veterans and Native Americans for 2024 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for her outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the industry.
Inclusion with the International Association of Top Professionals is an honor in itself; only a few members in each discipline are chosen for this distinction. These special honorees are distinguished based on their professional accomplishments, academic achievements, leadership abilities, longevity in the field, other affiliations, and contributions to their communities. All Honorees are invited to attend the IAOTP annual award gala at the end of this year for a night to honor their achievements.
With close to four decades of experience in the industry, Ms. BigMan is the founder of the Native American Women Warriors (NAWW,) who are recognized as the United States first organized all-female Native color guard. The NAWW was founded in 2010, by Mitchelene, a 22-year Army veteran who served in Germany, Korea and deployed twice for Operation Iraqi Freedom before retiring as a Sergeant First Class in 2009. NAWW’s mission is to bring attention to and honor the contributions of Native American women’s military service. They have served as color guard at many notable events across the country, including President Barack Obama’s second inauguration in 2013 and President Joe Biden virtual Inauguration 2021, Parade Across America. Her advocacy for Native American Women Veterans earned her the Society of American Indian Government Employees award. She also served on the advisory committee for the Smithsonian’s National Native American Veterans Memorial, in addition on the Board of Trustees for the National Museum of American Indians. She was also chosen for the Marquis Who’s Who Women of Influence for 2024.
Before embarking on her career path, Ms. BigMan earned a Bachelor’s degree in business management and marketing in 2011 and a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Management in 2013 from the University of Phoenix. A decade later, she attended the University of Oklahoma, gaining a Masters in the Legal Studies of Indigenous Peoples Law in May of 2023,
Throughout her illustrious career, Ms. BigMan has received many awards and accolades and has been recognized worldwide for her accomplishments. This year she will be considered for the Empowered Woman Award and to be featured in TIP (Top Industry Professionals) Magazine. She will be honored at IAOTP’s annual awards gala at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville next December for her selection as Top Advocate of the Year for Veterans and Native Americans.
In addition to her successful career, Ms. BigMan co-authored “Her War Too!” and “Her War Too! Volume II: From TRAILS to TRIUMPHS.” In 2012, she was recognized with a Sage Award. In 2014, she received the White House Champions of Change Award. Ms. BigMan has been included in several books recognizing women of distinction and passion.
The President of the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP), Stephanie Cirami, stated: “Choosing Ms. Mitchelene for this honor was an easy decision for our panel to make. She is inspirational, influential, and a true visionary and thought leader. We cannot wait to meet her and celebrate her accomplishments at this year’s gala.”
Looking back, Ms. BigMan attributes her success to her perseverance, work ethic, and the mentors she has had along the way. When not working, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. In the future, she hopes to inspire and influence those getting into the field.
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