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Povika Award


The Povika award recognizes service, leadership and support of the annual Santa Fe Indian Market and Native artists and their communities. The award may recognize the contribution of Native and non-Native people who have made a difference through their support of SWAIA, Indian Market, and/or Native artists.

The award is not regarded as an annual recognition.


2006 Povika Recipients:

Rex Arrowsmith of Oro Valley, AZ
Sam and Ethel Ballen of Santa Fe, NM
Al Packard formerly of Albuquerque, NM