Chairman of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, Brian Weeden, has been recognized by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development with the 40 Under 40 Award. Chairman Weeden will be officially recognized on May 25 during a reception in Las Vegas.

Chairman Weeden is grateful for the honor and quickly shares the recognition with his Tribe. “I would not be here today without the guidance of my ancestors and the support of Mashpee,” said Brian. "This award is for our community, ancestors and future generations of Wampanoag people. We are still here."

The Native American 40 Under 40 awards represent the best and brightest emerging Indian Country leaders. Every year, 40 American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian leaders under the age of 40 are inducted to recognize their leadership, initiative, and dedication and make significant contributions to their business and/or community. Award winners include leaders working in numerous fields, including academia, government, non-profits, tourism, nature conservation, technology, and more.

“Inductees into the 2022 Native American 40 Under 40 Awards showcase the hard work, perseverance, and dedication that have come to define this prestigious award,” said Chris James, President, and CEO of the National Center. “The Native American 40 Under 40 represent leaders in tribal government, medicine, law, politics, activism, agriculture, Native cuisine, economic development, media, and many other areas. They are a reminder that Native American leaders are making a difference in every aspect of American life. I can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2022 40 Under 40 Award Winners to the Reservation Economic Summit 2022, and I hope you’ll join us to celebrate their achievements.”

Learn more at https://www.ncaied.org/the-national-center-names-2022-native-american-40-under-40-recipients/