2024 UNITY J.R. Cook Advisor of the Year Award
Deadline: May 31, 2024 at 5:00 pm (Phoenix-MST)
Application Link: https://forms.gle/4pb4kF9rCraKCFof9
This award is named after UNITY’s late former and first Executive Director. JR Cook was a member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. UNITY values the dedication of the many individuals who provide adult leadership and nurture and support the development of Native youth. Advisors continue JR’s life work to inspire hope in Indian Country through their service.
Effective and successful youth councils consistently share one key ingredient: an advisor who is involved, provides wise counsel and guidance, and is willing to work closely with youth council members as they make and carry out their decisions and related activities.
UNITY values the dedication of these many individuals who provide adult leadership and nurture and support the development of Native youth. In appreciation, UNITY will honor one such advisor this year during the 2024 National UNITY Conference. The honoree will be recognized during the UNITY Awards Ceremony in Portland, Oregon.