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For the third consecutive year, Akima and NANA proudly served as lead sponsors of the youth basketball tournaments held across villages in the NANA region. This year’ s tournament brought together 16 teams— boys’ and girls’ squads from each of the eight participating villages— for an

Aiden Barr( shooting) and Calvin Moto III along with their teammates on the Noatak Lynx boys basketball team enjoyed the 1A Regional Basketball Tournament in Kotzebue. exciting series of games played throughout the month of March.

Thanks to Akima’ s support, these young athletes had everything they needed to compete: Travel, uniforms, awards, and the full range of resources that make a tournament like this possible. But our contribution went far beyond logistics— it helped create opportunities for youth to build confidence, learn discipline, and experience the power of teamwork and good sportsmanship.

In a season when outdoor activities are limited by cold and snow, this tournament provided not just a physical outlet, but a meaningful way to bring communities together, celebrate youth achievement, and reinforce the values that will shape the next generation of leaders.

We’ re incredibly proud to support these young athletes and the vibrant spirit they bring to the court— and to their communities.

This spring, a dedicated team from Akima traveled to the NANA region, bringing career opportunities and educational engagement directly to regional schools. Led by NANA shareholder and Director of Shareholder Programs Mamie Karmun, alongside Director of Stakeholder Engagement Libby Johnson. Other shareholder employees from Akima joined the trip, including Business Analyst Savannah Garrett, Senior Paralegal Anna Koerber, and Quality Manager Tanya Crisp. The group set out to strengthen connections and inspire the next generation.

During their visit, students learned about Akima’ s mission and the wide range of career paths available to them. Elementary students tapped into their creativity by designing personalized baseball caps, while older students— ranging from fifth through twelfth grade— explored opportunities such as the aircraft maintenance technician program in Anchorage, college internships, and other future careers with Akima.

To make learning even more dynamic, the Akima team hosted interactive, career-focused activities, including hands-on Scratch coding sessions and a maze-navigation challenge designed to introduce programming fundamentals in a fun and engaging way.

Through these visits, Akima continues to cultivate lasting partnerships and

Congratulations to Elizabeth " Beth " Kokeok from Shishmaref and Jacinta Berlin from Buckland for receiving Player of the Game awards in Buckland.

The team from Akima had a wonderful time visiting with students in Shungnak.

create pathways for future success. These students represent more than just the next generation of shareholders— they are future leaders, employees, and champions of Akima’ s mission. By fostering personal connections, Akima strengthens its ties to the NANA region and reinforces its commitment to its communities.