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The Margaret Nick Cooke Award honors and recognizes individuals and organizations whose work furthers traditional Alaska Native language and culture.
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Get matched →Margaret Nick Cooke (1944 – 1996) was born in Nunapitchuk. She was a steadfast advocate and tireless devotee of Alaska Native people and culture, deeply dedicated to her Alaska Native traditions, arts, and the perpetuation of her language. Margaret earned her GED and a Bachelor's degree in Education Cum Laude from the University of Alaska distance delivery program. She served on many boards and commissions, and held professional positions including Adult Education Program Coordinator at University of Alaska Kuskokwim Campus, and served on the Bethel City Council and as Bethel Mayor. Margaret was an Alaska State Council on the Arts council member at the time of her death. Her family established this memorial fund and award in 1996 in her memory.
The Margaret Nick Cooke Award honors and recognizes individuals and organizations whose work furthers traditional Alaska Native language and culture. The annual award recipient is celebrated at the Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities ceremony in October. This Award is now presented every other year.
The Margaret Nick Cooke Memorial Fund underwrites travel expenses of award winners to attend the annual Governor’s Arts and Humanities Award dinner.
Alaska Arts and Culture Foundation 645 G Street, Suite 100 PMB 1064 Anchorage, Alaska 99501
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