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Awards
Over the years, Alaska Resource Education has been honored with numerous awards recognizing our commitment to inspiring Alaska’s youth and advancing resource education. These distinctions highlight the impact of our programs, the dedication of our educators, and the strong partnerships that make our mission possible. Each award is a reflection of the communities, teachers, and students we proudly serve.
2026 Interstate Mining Compact Commission:
National Minerals Education Award
Alaska Resource Education​​
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2025 PRSA Aurora Award: Reputation & Brand Management
Alaska Resource Education​​ & Saggio
2024 Spirit of Tomorrow: School Business Partnership Award
Alaska Resource Education​​
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2024 Fairbanks Chamber: Bernice M. Joseph Education Advocate of the Year
Naomi Mitchell, ARE Interior Program Coordinator​
2023 Alaska ACTE Award Innovative Program
ARE’s Powerful Opportunities for Women in Resources
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2019 Alaska ACTE Award Innovative Program
Alaska Resource Education​​
2026 Alaska Miners Association:
Golden Heart Service Award
Naomi Mitchell, ARE Interior Program Coordinator​
2025 Spirit of Tomorrow: Superintendent Award
Alaska Resource Education
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2024 National Mining Hall of Fame:
Prazen Living Legend Award
Alaska Resource Education
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2024 Alaska Achievement in Business Leadership
Ella Ede, ARE Executive Director​
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2023 AOGA’s Rising Star Award
Taylor Burgh, ARE Operations Manager
2026 Alaska Journal of Commerce:
Top 40 Under 40
Naomi Mitchell, ARE Interior Program Coordinator​
2025 Friends of Education Award
Naomi Mitchell, ARE Interior Program Coordinator​
2024 Ford Next Generation Learning, Founding Partner Award
Beki Toussaint, ARE Program Director
2023 Alaska Journal of Commerce’s: Top 40 Under 40
Beki Toussaint, ARE Program Director​
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2023 Excellence in CTE Programing for Work-Based Learning
ARE’s Powerful Opportunities for Women in Resources​