Beaulah Shavney

A brave military veteran, treasured elder and proud Chickasaw citizen

• Public Service

Shavney was a proud Chickasaw woman and an original member of the Women's Army Auxiliary during World War II.

Bill Scott

His selfless sacrifice is a reflection of the unconquered and unconquerable Chickasaw warrior spirit

• Public Service

Born in 1933, Bill Scott is a proud Korean War veteran and member of the Chickasaw Nation.

Colbert Latimer "Bud" Baker

Embodied the entrepreneurial spirit of his heritage by leading his family-owned company

He is the founder of Chickasaw Distributors, Inc., an officially recognized Native American company.

Edgar Allen Asbury, Junior

A courageous military serviceman honored for his selfless acts of courage

He was a proud Chickasaw and decorated member of the military who was awarded a Bronze Arrowhead, Battle Stars and a Purple Heart for his service.

Gene Arpelar

Loving the country he served

• Elders

Gene Arpelar is a Chickasaw veteran of the U.S. Navy whose time abroad deepened his love for America.

Gene "Nashoba" Thompson

A patriot for the United States and for the Chickasaw Nation

Eugene "Nashoba" Thompson is a patriot for the United States and for the Chickasaw Nation.

James E. "Jim" Amerson

A Korean War veteran who honorably represented his Chickasaw heritage

• Hall of Fame

Amerson has spent his life honorably representing his Chickasaw heritage through his many accomplishments.

Jay & Mike Mitchell

Brothers and military servicemen who have honored their nation and their tribe

• Public Service

Jay & Mike Mitchell are two brothers who have honored their nation and their tribe through years of service in the Oklahoma National Guard.

Jerry Brown

A patriotic WWII veteran with deep Chickasaw roots

• Public Service

Jeraldine "Jerry" Brown said it was her Chickasaw family members who taught her how to love life.

Thelma "Chincie" Ross

Military veteran devoted to furthering the progress of the Native American people

• Elders

Ross dedicated much of her life to tribal involvement and furthering the progress of the Native American people.

Nathaniel Thomas

A Navy Veteran Following God's Path

• Public Service

After WWII, Chickasaw citizen Nathaniel Thomas answered God's call and became a minister.

Overton M. Buck Cheadle

Hall-of-fame coach, World War II veteran and public servant to the Chickasaw Nation

• Hall of Fame

Cheadle was born the grandson of fellow Chickasaw Hall of Famer Martin Van Buren and went on to serve the Chickasaw Nation throughout his life.

Lt. Colonel Raymond Harvey

Awarded America's highest and most prestigious military honor for his extraordinary acts of valor

• Hall of Fame

The late Lt. Colonel Raymond Harvey spent a life of selfless and heroic service in the United States Army.

Rebecca Owens

Committed to Helping Fellow Veterans

• Public Service

Rebecca Owens is just one in a long line of venerable Chickasaw warrior women.