Colbert Ashalatubbi Burris
Chickasaw Official 
 
Colbert Ashalatubbi Burris dedicated his life to the service and progress of the Chickasaw people. He will forever be remembered for his work in the history of the Chickasaw Nation. 

He became an elected delegate to the Five Civilized Tribes in 1861 and acted as chief negotiator with the United States during the Treaty of 1866. 

He served the Chickasaw Nation on the Supreme Court and was elected District Judge of Tishomingo County in 1894. During his career he was also appointed as a Chickasaw Nation delegate to Washington.

Colbert played a key role in history by interpreting for the Dawes Commission at the enrollment of the Chickasaws. 

As an ordained minister he gave the invocation at the historic laying of the granite cornerstone of the Chickasaw Capitol Building in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. 
 

Judge Haskell Paul
Chickasaw Judge 
 
Judge Haskell Paul was referred to as a "walking history book" and an authority on the Chickasaw people. 

He served for many years on the Chickasaw Cultural Committee and represented his people on the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes for 20 years. He also served as a judge for the Chickasaw Tribal Court.

His vision and commitment resulted in the construction of a monument to honor the people he served all his life. That monument, "Chickasaw Warrior", stands today on the grounds of the Chickasaw Nation Headquarters complex in Ada, Oklahoma. 

His efforts led the way in preserving the history and culture of the Chickasaw people.

Elba "Cutchie" Johnston
Chickasaw Leader 
 
Elba "Cutchie" Johnston is honored for her tireless efforts in serving the Chickasaw people and preserving the Chickasaw culture and history. 

She has received numerous awards and commendations for her volunteer service because of the many contributions she has made to her community, her church, and the Chickasaw Nation.

Known for her compassion, strong values, and gentleness, Cutchie always put the well-being of others first and made time for those in need. She touched the lives of many who have had the pleasure of crossing her path. 
 

Overton "Buck" Cheadle
Chickasaw Educator
 
Overton "Buck" Cheadle, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, served in the education field for over 40 years.

He started as a student at Chilocco Indian School and Murray State College before earning his degree from the University of Central Oklahoma and his Master's Degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology. 

During his career as an educator, he was a Southern Oklahoma Development Authority Employment and Training Specialist. 

He was a Higher Education Specialist for the Chickasaw Nation and active on the Chickasaw Tribal Legislature, the Chickasaw Constitution Committee, and the Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes.

As one who dedicated his life to improving the quality of life of the Chickasaw people, Buck continues to contribute to the Chickasaw Nation's Education Committee. 

He has made lasting contributions to the Chickasaw Nation as both a legislator and educator.