Governor and First Lady Award Stebbins Resident with Shirley Demientieff Award

Governor Mike Dunleavy and the First Lady of Alaska awarded Daisy Lockwood of Stebbins with the annual Shirley Demientieff award today at the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Convention.

“Rose and I are deeply honored to continue the tradition of presenting the annual Shirley Demientieff award,” said Governor Dunleavy. “Shirley was an Athabascan leader, a tremendous friend to many, and a passionate advocate for all people in Alaska. She cared for women, children, the homeless, the incarcerated, and the forgotten. She cared deeply for her people. This year’s award goes to an exceptional leader, Daisy, the City Administrator for Stebbins. She exemplifies the very best values of Alaska.”

Daisy Lockwood is currently the City Administrator for Stebbins, with a population of 634. She was born and raised in St. Michael. She married a local man and had six children and 11 grandchildren. She is a tribal member of the St. Michael Tribe, and all her children are from the Stebbins Tribe.

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