The Skábmagovat Prize (, , and ) is an indigenous film award to honor the significant, long-term contributions the recipient has made to the Sámi culture and communities. The award is announced in conjunction with the Skábmagovat indigenous film festival at the end of January.
History The first prize was awarded in 2003 to Sámi journalist and film director Johs. Kalvemo in 2003. At first, the prize was awarded every three years until 2009, when it was awarded annually three times in a row. Since 2011, the prize has been awarded approximately every three years.
Over the years, quite a few of the most popular and famous Sámi film people have received this award, including the directors of the first feature films in Northern Sámi, Nils Gaup (Ofelaš) and in Skolt Sámi, Katja Gauriloff (Jeʹvida).
Laureates YearLaureate2003Johs. Kalvemo2006Sverre Porsanger2009Nils Gaup2010Liisa Holmberg2011Oula Näkkäläjärvi2013Inger-Mari Aikio2017Katja Gauriloff2020Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers2024Suvi West
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