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2012 Pride Foundation Scholarship applications due January 31; drop-in nights for help Jan. 19
Applications for the 2012 Pride Foundation Scholarship are due on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 5:00 PM PST (that’s 4:00 PM Alaska time). The holiday break is a perfect time to request recommendations and transcripts — and if you need help with your application, take advantage of drop-in night on Jan. 19 in both Anchorage and Fairbanks.
Pride Foundation and Identity announce the James Crump Scholarship Fund
In honor of James L. Crump, who died in a tragic accident at the Anchorage Pride parade on June 25, 2011, Pride Foundation and Identity, Inc. have announced the James Crump Scholarship Fund. The fund, initiated by an anonymous donor, will benefit GLBT and straight ally students planning to pursue a career in nursing, medicine, social work, teaching or another helping profession and who plan to make an impact in the state of Alaska.
2011 ICOAA scholarship application deadline is July 31
The Imperial Court of All Alaska College of Emperors and Empresses (ICOAA) is pleased to open the 2011 ICOAA Scholarship Program. Scholarship awards are granted for the 2011/2012 academic year. Awards are based on economic need, scholastic achievement, leadership ability and contributions to the lesbian/gay community. Application is offered to Alaska residents with preference given to members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and allied (GLBTA) community.
Over the years, ICOAA’s College of Emperors and Empresses has helped numerous GLBTA Alaskan scholars to further their educations, with awards including $25,000 to 26 scholarship recipients in 2010, $48,500 to 19 recipients in 2009, and $60,000 to 25 recipients in 2008.
To qualify for an ICOAA scholarship, the applicant:
- must be an Alaska resident;
- must be fully admitted to any college, university, trade or vocational school;
- may be an incoming or continuing student;
- must meet academic/trade program’s satisfactory academic progress criteria;
- must have a cumulative GPA average of at least:
2.0 for undergraduate/trade programs or
3.0 for graduate/professional programs; and - must attend at least as a half-time student.
Complete applications must be received no later than July 31, 2011, so give yourself time to mail it in time! NO Hand Delivery! NO Exceptions! Scholarship awards will be announced September 1 at Coronation.
Download an application at the ICOAA website. Questions and clarifications may be emailed to madeline@alaskalife.net.
Good luck to all the scholarship applicants. And thank you, ICOAA, for all that you’ve done to help GLBTA students in Alaska!
Imperial Court crowns Emperor & Empress, gives awards & scholarships at Coronation
Congratulations to the new Emperor and Empress of the Imperial Court of All Alaska: Cory and Paige!
The top title holders were announced at Coronation, along with the Court’s community awards and student scholarships.
The ICOAA gave out 26 scholarships totaling $25,000, and these awards:
Peter Dispirito Community service Award – Vicki Evans
Wayne Hussey Community Service Award – Gail Palmer
Raymond Jorgenson Organization award – Anchorage Ducal Court (Mikel Wiles and Colleen Crinklaw)
Rochelle DeLite Fairbanks Community Award – PFLAG of Fairbanks
President’s Service to the Board Award – Mary Bess Bohall
The following are new awards decreed by Emperor and Empress Kevin and MeMe:
Lynn “Honey” Howard Court Member of the Year – Dan Thunder aka Bella and Aaron Finch
Michael Meeks Denali Award – Denali Emperor 25 Mikey LaChoy and Denali Emperor 31 Scott Turner
Misty Dawn Aurora Award – Aurora Empress 28 Eve, Aurora Empress 29 Joani LaChoy and Aurora Empress 31 Vicki Evans aka Sister Mary Sunshine
Congratulations to all of the award and scholarship recipients!
The Imperial Court is the oldest and largest not-for-profit GLBTA organization in the state of Alaska. They give scholarships to Alaskan students each year, and raise money for other charitable organizations in the state.
Channel 11 aired a short interview with the previous Emperor & Empress, Kevin & MeMe, at Coronation. (The story incorrectly states that the Emperor & Empress were elected at Coronation, but the voting took place on August 21, and that the Duke & Duchess were also announced at Coronation, but the ducal balls were held earlier in the summer. Still, we appreciate the coverage of our events.)
Watch the story:
Anchorage Assembly awarded at Coronation 09
The Imperial Court of All Alaska ushered in the reign of the new Emperor and Empress, presented nineteen scholarships and five Community Service Awards — including a group award to the Assembly members who voted “yes” on Ordinance 64 — and performed a series of well-attended shows during Coronation 2009 on Labor Day Weekend.
“We had the best attendance at all functions in years,” writes Emperor XXV Mikey La Choy. “Empress 37 Miss MeMe and Emperor 37 Kevin Holtz have a great year in store for us all, but of course they will need the support of the entire community to make it a success.”
In addition to crowning the new monarchs, Coronation 2009 gave Community Service Awards to these recipients:
Peter Dispirito memorial Award: Adam & Steve: Alex Barros, Teddy Jones, Donald Greene & Jared Krapfl
Wayne Hussey Memorial Award: Holli Yancey
Raymond Jorgenson Memorial Group Award: The 7 brave members of the Anchorage Assembly who voted “Yes” for the equal rights ordinance: Patrick Flynn, Matt Claman, Harriet Drummond, Elvi Gray-Jackson, Sheila Selkregg, Mike Gutierrez & Jennifer Johnston
Shante’ Youth Service Award: Willow Arnell and Mike Mason
Rochelle DeLite Memorial Fairbanks Service Award: Keith Darkchild
The Imperial Court intends to formally present the Raymond Jorgenson Memorial Group Award at an Assembly meeting and personally thank those members who voted in favor of Ordinance 64. The LGBTA community will be invited to the award presentation when a date is finalized.
The 2009 Emperors and Empresses Scholarship Fund awarded a total of $48,500 to 19 students: Alex Barrows, Logan Bartels, James Crump, Rolland Debler, France Desmarattes, Wiliam Ehelebe, Mark Essert, Rachel Furman, John Hirst, Kenneth Jenkins, Wendy Langley, Joshua Lee, Monica Lettner, Colleen McNulty, Juanita Reese, David Robinson, Darren Starr, Emily Tiller and Karl Wade.
Congratulations to Empress 37 Miss MeMe and Emperor 37 Kevin Holtz! We look forward to a wonderful reign.
Court crowns Emperor and Empress, gives awards and scholarships at Coronation
Mike Bartels of Fairbanks and Paula Butner of Anchorage were crowned at Coronation 2008 as the new Emperor and Empress of the Imperial Court of All Alaska (ICOAA). The Court also announced the winners of five annual awards, and the recipients of the scholarship program.
A total of $60,000 was granted to the 25 scholarship recipients for 2008.
The Scholarship Awards are based on economic need, scholastic achievement, leadership ability and contributions to the Lesbian/Gay community, with preference given to members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and allied (GLBTA) community.
The Imperial Court’s five annual community service awards are given to individuals and businesses in Alaska’s GLBTA community.
Chosen by the College of Emperors and Empresses:
The Raymond Jorgenson Community Service Award to a group/business went to Bent Alaska
Raymond Jorgenson worked tirelessly for many years on behalf of the GLBTA community of Alaska and the Imperial Court. He was a founding member of every GLBT organization that existed during his day and espoused that it was only through our combined efforts that Alaska’s community could grow stronger. In his honor, the College chooses an organization, group, or business award each year to recognize their outstanding works on behalf of our community.
The C Wayne Hussey Community Service Award to an Individual went to Mr. Gay Alaska Kevin Holtz
C Wayne Hussey was the first Elected Empress of All Alaska and a founder of the Imperial Court of All Alaska. This award is presented annually by the College in recognition of an individual’s outstanding contributions to the community.
Elected by the Fairbanks Community:
The Rochelle DeLite Fairbanks Community Service Award went to College Floral owned by Michael Bartels
Rochelle DeLite served the Fairbanks Community and Imperial Court throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s as a driving force to keep both the Duchy of Fairbanks and the community together. In her memory, the GLBTA community of Fairbanks elects a recipient each year for their outstanding contributions to the Fairbanks Community.
Elected by Alaska’s LGBT Community during voting for Emperor and Empress:
The Peter Dispirito Award for Community Service went to Allie Hernandez.
An outspoken member of the community, Peter was very active in all GLBTA Community affairs. He was instrumental in opening the first gay bar in Alaska, was one of the founding members of the Imperial Court of All Alaska, one of the foremost members of the gay social scene and was loved by all who knew him. He was murdered in 1973. His murderer was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to a mere 2 ½ years in prison. After serving only several months, he was released on parole. The murder and subsequent light treatment of the murderer only served to unite the Gay community and sparked the first real Gay Community activism in Alaska. To honor his memory past recipients, the board of directors of the ICOAA, and the College all place nominations on the ballot at the time of voting for Emperor and Empress… the community then elects the recipient of the award for their contributions to the advancement of the GLBTA Community in Alaska.
Chosen by the reigning Emperor and Empress and given to persons under the age of 21:
The Shante’ Youth Volunteer Service Award went to Paul O’Leary & Ashley Earll.
This award is given in memory of Shante’, for her outstanding contributions to the community. Our Hawaiian Princess worked closely and tirelessly with the GLBT youth of Anchorage to further acceptance among their peers and a more cohesive bond between them and the broader GLBT community. Also as a teacher of her Native dance to other young people, she brought them into our community as allies, helping foster new lasting friendships and understanding in the Anchorage community at large.
