The Venture Crew 312 naming ceremony is a ceremony borrowed from Native Americans, who used to bring braves before a council of chiefs when they reached a certain age and award them names, which the tribe forever more used in referring to them. During this ceremony individuals are given their Indian names along with their English translations. Individuals are chosen not just because they are nearing the end of their journey with the crew, but also because of their outstanding leadership, spirit and service.
The following Venture Crew 312 members have received this honor (follow the link to read the induction speech):
- Aaron Speare – “Ahote” (2011)
- Ali Gibson – “Angpetu” (2005)
- Andrew Roy “Noshi” (2009)
- Audrey Lecordier – “Napayshni” (2013)
- Austen Speare – “Mika” (2015)
- Austin Steen – “Paytah” (2016)
- Brice Reynolds – “Anoki” (2007)
- Bridgette Wellslager – “Malila” (2013)
- Caleb Reynolds “Enapay” (2009)
- Caleb Thomas – “Lalawethika” (2014)
- Carly Wise Basinger – “Onatah” (2012)
- Casey Oyler – “Chapa” (2008)
- Catherine Coker – “Mosi” (2007)
- Chris Broome “Hantaywee” (2009)
- Christine Burke “Ominotago” (2009)
- Cindy Hartman – “Eha Wee” (2008)
- Cynthia Bennett – “Nacacigin” (2012)
- Cyrus Vakili Rad – “Nikan” (2012)
- David Bailey – “Antinanco” (2014)
- Edward Hartman – “Satinka” (2006)
- Erin Lesslie – “Adsele” (2017)
- Ethan Young – “Cheveyo” (2017)
- Heather Endicott – “Helaku” (2009)
- Isaac Frey – “Cheyah” (2017)
- J.J. Kent – “Motsqueh” (2012)
- John Hartman – “Awanata” (2010)
- Jonathan Wallace – “Ahanu” (2005)
- Jordan Adams – “Uganowa” (2008)
- Jordan Grosch – “Enyeto” (2016)
- Justin Law – “Wamblee” (2005)
- Kristina Izett – “Kimana” (2010)
- Laura Windham – “Winema” (2007)
- Lexie Penwell – “Moema” (2013)
- Lillian Burke – “Pachamama” (2012)
- Mandi Lesslie – “Amitola” (2008)
- Marion McCormick – “Chenoa” (2010)
- Mark Payne – “Wambli Waste” (2012)
- Michael Day – “Hotuaekhasshtait” (2013)
- Mr. Adam Teed – “Liwanu” (2008)
- Mr. Jayson Harrison – “Gvhe” (2016)
- Mr. Jeff Nates – “Orenda” (2013)
- Mr. Ken Young – “Iniwa” (2016)
- Mrs. Beverley Izett – “Taborri” (2008)
- Mrs. Debbie Brady – “Wanageeska” (2007)
- Mrs. Karen Law – “Apenimon” (2007)
- Mrs. Katie Harrison – “Dalaketeeyah” (2017)
- Mrs. Michele Gibson – “Shima” (2008)
- Mrs. Nanette Stewart “Haloke” (2009)
- Mrs. Tami Leonhardt – “Ahyoka” (2015)
- Ms. Karen Coleman – “Nuttah” (2013)
- Rachel Thomas – “Waneta” (2011)
- Ramar Sellers “Bodaway” (2009)
- Ryan Ahuja – “Ihuahneh” (2017)
- Sarah Harrison – “Opa” (2016)
- Seth Law – “Adoeette” (2007)
- Stephanie Smith – “Winona” (2006)
- Stephanie Tabor – “Kimama” (2012)
- Stuart Nates – “Tatonka” (2012)
- Sylvia Bennett – “Alo” (2013)
- Tara Johnson – “Macawi” (2011)
- Ted Aslund – “Apisi” (2006)
- Tok Kim – “Lakota” (2005)
- Tyler Johnson – “Hiamovi” (2011)