The NAC sponsored Herbie Nayokpuk Award is presented to the musher who best exemplifies the sportsmanship and love of dogs that Mr. Nayokpuk demonstrated in his life. This award is voted on by the checkers along the Norton Sound coast

• 2009 Winner - Sonny Linder
• 2008 Winner - William Kleedehn
• 2007 Winner - Louis Nelson