by It was announced today by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) that Shoni Schimmel is one of forty recipients named to the 2014 “Native American 40 Under 40” award. This prestigious award recognizes 40 emerging American Indian leaders from across Indian Country who have demonstrated leadership, initiative, and dedication and made significant contributions in business and/or in their community.
The 2014 Native American 40 Under 40 Awards will be presented at NCAIED’s 39th Annual Indian Progress In Business Awards Gala (INPRO) being held at RES Wisconsin October 8th at the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino.
Schimmel, a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, was the highest drafted Native American in the WNBA draft this year and was also named the MVP of the 2014 WNBA All-Star basketball game where she set an All-Star game record of 29 points and became the first ever rookie to receive the MVP Award of the game. Shoni also broke the record for most 3-point shots in the all-star game with (7) made.
Shoni has been a role model for Indian Country on and off the court as she has visited many reservations the past two summers and has spoken to many youth about her challenges and success.
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