07.18.14
Murkowski Nominates Alaska Libraries and Museums for National Honor
Senator: “Commitment to Cultural Enrichment Deserves Widespread Recognition”
Senator Lisa Murkowski announced her nominations for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, a prestigious award for institutions that make significant contributions to their communities. The six Alaskan libraries and museums nominated are:
- The Anchorage Museum’s Dena'inaq' Huch'ulyeshi (The Dena’ina Way of Living) exhibit
- Haines Library
- Bethel’s Yupiit Piciryarait Cultural Center Museum
- Dorothy Page Museum and Historic Town Site (Wasilla)
- Fairbanks Children’s Museum
- Kenai Community Library
Praising these institutions, Senator Murkowski said:
“These fantastic libraries and museums do great work preserving the rich culture and history of their local Alaskan communities, and deserve national recognition for their extraordinary commitment to public service.”
Winning institutions will be presented a monetary award and will be recognized at a Washington, D.C. ceremony. More information on the National Medal for Museum and Library Service can be found here.
