2009-17th Edition wins “BEST CALENDAR OF THE YEAR”
The Women of the Navajo logo was design by Karl C. Jim in 2004. It reflects the diversity and beauty of Navajo women. The circle’s opening is through which knowledge is gained from above. The face represents the innocence and curiosity of today’s youth. The jewelry represents modesty and pride, while the different hair lengths and styles Karl C. Jim - Graphic Designer express their individuality. www.21native.com Women of the Navajo photographers over the years... 1991 - Will Jones 1992 - Will Jones 1993 - Will Jones 1994 - Mike Eller 1995 - Sal Corbo 1996 - Will Jones 1997 - Will Jones 1999 - Royal Schurz 2000 - Royal Schurz 2002 - Sal Corbo 2003 - Sal Corbo
2004 - Sal Corbo 2005 - Larry Thompson 2006 - Sal Corbo 2007 - Sal Corbo 2008 - Larry Price 2009 - Sal Corbo 2010 - Harry Nez 2011 - Sal Corbo 2012 - Larry Thompson 2013 - Larry Thompson 2014 - ?
Featured sisters... Kimberly Touchin (1997) and Marissa Touchin (1997) Kimberly Yazzie (2006) and Savannah Yazzie (2006) Samantha Mays (2009) and Vanessa Whitehorse (2009) Krista Thompson (2007) Tasia Thompson (2010) Jacquelyn Delgarito (2003) Kindra Delgarito (2013) Cover models over the years... Tina James (1991) No Cover Image (1992) Rhonda Davis (1993) Victoria Begay (1994) Jacquelynn Showalter, Shanna Yellowman, Karen Dahozy (1995) Christine Samuels, Theresa Yazzie, Rose Vazquez, Melissa Cooke, Alberta Nozie, Dorene Hedin (1996) Aurora Borealis Henry (1997) Kelly Nez (1999) Josephine Yazzie (2000) Tanya Skeet (2002) Renae’ Halona (2003) Robin Begaye (2004) Kori Largo (2005) Cherish Rockwell, Savannah Yazzie, Kimberly Benally (2006) Charmayne Woody, Cynthia Yazzie, Shannon Martin (2007) Yolanda Nez, Lara Willie, Kameo Benally (2008) Samantha Mays (2009) Megan Harvey (2010) McKaela Arviso (2011) Denise Smith (2012) Danielle Yazzie (2013)
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Samantha Mays : 2009 Cover Model Fashion by: Michelle Silver - Dineh Couture
The 2009 calendar featured the following ladies: Samantha Mays, Arlyssa Becenti, Tamar Baloo, Tosha Laughing, Vanessa Whitehorse, Greta Willie, Noelle Brown, Khaera Chee, Tiffany Williams, Tarensha Nez, Natanya Yazzie, and Amanda Lopez. The award was presented by the North American Indigenous Image Awards on April 23, 2009 at the Isleta Casino and Resort near Albuquerque, NM.
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