Alaska Storytelling Grant

The Adam Kolton Alaska Storytelling Grant, founded in 2022, honors the legacy of Alaska Wilderness League’s late executive director. Adam was a force for the protection of Alaska’s lands and waters – dedicating his career to fighting for conservation protections in Alaska and across the US. His relationship with AWL and the environmental community spanned decades, reflecting a lifelong commitment to Alaska’s wild future. He led AWL from 2017 to 2021, bringing infectious strength and energy to Alaska conservation. Adam was deeply committed to Alaska’s Indigenous communities, whose rights and voices he consistently championed in his public advocacy.

At the heart of Adam’s advocacy was always story.

To honor that, the League — with the generous support of Adam’s family, friends, and colleagues — has established an annual grant to support storytellers who bring Alaska’s wild lands, waters, wildlife, and communities to life. This grant keeps Adam’s vision alive by uplifting voices rooted in Alaska’s wild places, amplifying Indigenous-led and locally grounded narratives, and helping share stories that inspire people to defend Alaska.

Read more about Adam’s impact here.