SweetGrass Trading Company is honored to congratulate the outstanding individuals recognized as part of the 2025 40 Under 40 awards, presented by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED). This prestigious award highlights the leadership, initiative, and dedication of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and First Nations young leaders who are making significant contributions to their communities and businesses.
This year, we’re celebrating 40 inspiring leaders who are shaping the present and future of Indian Country. Their achievements and commitment to uplifting their communities reflect the very best of what these awards aim to honor. We are thrilled to see such a strong representation of talent, passion, and vision from this diverse group of trailblazers.
To show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication, SweetGrass Trading Company proudly donated $25 gift cards to this year’s winners. If you are a 40 Under 40 honoree and did not receive your gift card, it is likely because we did not have your email address on file. But don’t worry—you can still claim your gift! Please reach out to us at sweetgrass@sweetgrasstradingco.com, and we will be happy to send you your gift.
A special congratulations to this year’s impressive winners:
- Stephen Bell, Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina; Greensboro, NC
- Jackie Boyd, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Durant, OK
- Colin Bradley, Navajo Nation; Phoenix, AZ
- Patrick Burtt, Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California; Gardnerville, NV
- Allen Cadreau, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians; Anaheim Hills, CA
- Jacob Crane, Tsuut’ina Nation; Midvale, UT
- Lindsey Dollman, Pechanga Band of Indians; Temecula, CA
- Jarred-Michael Erickson, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation; Nespelem, WA
- Steven Estrada, Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians; San Jacinto, CA
- Meghan Francis, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation; Nespelem, WA
- Christopher Franklin, Miwok; Elk Grove, CA
- Candace French, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes/Navajo Nation; Scottsdale, AZ
- Bryce Fugate, Osage Nation; Denver, CO
- Vivian Garcia, Cherokee Nation; Los Angeles, CA
- Sabrina Grubitz, Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska; Juneau, AK
- Zechariah Harjo, Muscogee (Creek) Nation; Norman, OK
- Dustin Harjo, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma; Muskogee, OK
- Chelsea Healy, Kainai (Blood Tribe) First Nation; Santa Monica, CA
- Steven Hollabaugh, Cherokee Nation; Broken Arrow, OK
- Sean Lawrence, Lummi Nation; Bellingham, WA
- Jacob Marcellay, Spokane Tribe of Indians; Wellpinit, WA
- John Morseau, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi; Minneapolis, MN
- Travis Owens, Cherokee Nation; Catoosa, OK
- Alena Pastores, Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe; Riverside, CA
- Rose Petoskey, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians; Washington, DC
- Adrian Standing-Elk Pinnecoose, Navajo Nation/Southern Ute; Albuquerque, NM
- Ryan Pulvermacher, Ho-Chunk Nation; Madison, WI
- Taryn Reynolds, Osage Nation; Pawhuska, OK
- Joshua Riley, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Durant, OK
- Jessica Roberts, Cherokee Nation; Seattle, WA
- Kameron Runnels, Santee Sioux Nation; Niobrara, NE
- Savana Saubel, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians; Palm Springs, CA
- Jude Schimmel, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation; Pendleton, OR
- Jeremy Takala, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation; Toppenish, WA
- Tyler Thomas, Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina; Pembroke, NC
- Brian Wadsworth, Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe; Nixon, NV
- Madeline Walker, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation; Orlando, FL
- Lawrence Wheeler, Cherokee Nation; Marlow, OK
- Sarah White, Oglala Lakota; Black Hawk, SD
- Nicholas Woodruff, Cherokee Nation; Houston, TX