Latest News

Sign up for updates from Nokomis Foundation

Nokomis Foundation
161 Ottawa Ave. NW, Ste 305c
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

tel (616) 451-0267

News and Events

Founder Honored with Maven Award.

Twink Frey Recognized by UICA.


The Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) recognized the founder of Nokomis Foundation, Twink Frey, as this year�s Maven Award recipient. 

The Maven Award is an honor granted annually to the woman in our community who best embodies the spirit of arts advocate and who generously shares her creative vision and wisdom.

In bestowing this honor, UICA observed Twink Frey is passionate about connecting creative people to build a stronger, more vibrant community. This passion is demonstrated in her innovative leadership to make change happen wherever she sees an unmet need. A lover of the performing and visual arts since early childhood, she is an ardent supporter of emerging artists, creating environments to encourage and showcase their talents. Through the Nokomis Foundation, Twink promotes her dream of a world in which women have a stronger voice and are able �to speak up, express themselves, shout and sing.�

In accepting the award Twink acknowledged the role of UICA in showcasing the works of emerging women artists and thanked Jennifer Surine, a local artist designed the unique broach presented to Twink.

Posted October 2, 2009

<< Back to main news page.