2026 Anaġi Leadership Award Winner!

Aiga Unutoa is the daughter of Andrea and Aniseko Unutoa. Her maternal grandparents are the late Ronald and Arlene Kanayurak, and paternal grandparents are Tauva’a and Ailepata Unutoa.

A 2026 graduate of Barrow High School, Aiga will be attending George Fox University starting this fall. She plans to pursue a Bachelors degree in kinesiology while playing for their women’s basketball team. Her goal is to become an athletic trainer then return home to provide athletic and recovery healthcare for local athletes.

Aiga shared, “As I continue to chase my dreams and further my education I am constantly reminded to be grateful of where I come from because we are truly blessed. The health and well being of our people and young athletes is important for our future, as well as theirs.”

Congratulations, Aiga! We wish you success through your higher education journey! Aarigaa!