For more than six decades, her voice has carried prayers, preserved tradition, and guided generations—and Tuesday morning, that lifelong calling is being formally honored.

The Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency has presented its prestigious Guam Masters Award to Saina Rosita Duenas Osborn, honoring her as a praktikan tradisionat techa—a master prayer leader in the Chamoru community. The ceremony was held Tuesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Santa Rita, where family, church leaders, and government officials gathered to recognize more than six decades of devotion.

Lieutenant Governor Joshua Tenorio, CAHA director Angie Taitague, board members, and senators of the 38th Guam Legislature were on hand for the presentation.

Born and raised in Santa Rita, Saina Osborn was shaped by generations of faith and service. Guided by elders and seasoned techas, she learned sacred Chamoru prayers, hymns, and customs through early morning devotion, novenas, and village rosaries—often setting aside childhood play to answer a higher calling.

She formally began serving as a techa at just 17 years old, leading block rosaries during a time of deep devotion to Our Lady of Fatima. That calling would grow into 63 years of service, preserving Sumay traditions and sustaining Chamoru language prayers that remain central to Santa Rita’s spiritual life.

Today, Saina Osborn continues to serve at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, mentoring younger techas and ensuring sacred prayers are passed on to future generations.

CAHA officials say the Guam Masters Award recognizes not only her faith, but her role in strengthening Chamoru identity through language, prayer, and tradition—keeping Guam’s spiritual heritage alive for generations to come.