The Joshua A. Nickerson Society exists to...
Acknowledge and honor the contributions of individuals who have given of themselves and their substance to the well-being and welfare of the people of Cape Cod and thereby to encourage and recognize others who work for the preservation and betterment of Cape Cod, its lands, shores, beaches, lakes and wildlife; its institutions and organizations on behalf of the arts and sciences, education and democracy, health and happiness of all citizens of Cape Cod as exemplified by the work and contributions made by Joshua A. Nickerson in all of the above endeavors.
About Joshua
Born in 1901, Mr. Nickerson was a native of Chatham, Massachusetts and resident of Cape Cod for the entirety of his life. He graduated from Chatham High School and subsequently received his B.A. from Harvard College in 1922. Throughout his life Joshua played an integral part in the development and preservation of such Cape Cod institutions as Cape Cod Hospital, Cape Playhouse and Cape Cod National Seashore, along with being a founding member of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce. He faithfully worked within the Nickerson Lumber Company from 1922 to 1975, at which point he retired as chairman of the board.
Award Recipients
Since its inception in 1982 the Joshua A. Nickerson Society has given out an award nearly every year to a nominee who best exemplifies the spirit of Mr. Nickerson as described in the Society's statement of purpose. The recipients in choronological order are as follows:
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Nomination
Candidates may be nominated for consideration to receive the Joshua A. Nickerson Society Award. Cape Cod is a special place with a wide range of talented people who work to keep it special. Nominations may be sent by US Postal Service to Marie Hanson, 88 Longview Drive, Centerville, MA 02632 or by fax to 508-760-4492 or to mhanson@midcape.net
Download the nomination form here.
Trustees
Trustees of the Joshua A. Nickerson Society are residents and changemakers of Cape Cod who have vested interest in maintaining the unique, unmatched economic and natural environment of the region. The following are the Trustees for 2013-2014:
| Position | Name | Term |
| PRESIDENT | Brooks S. Thayer | 2016 |
| VICE PRESIDENT | ||
| SECRETARY | Marie E. C. Hanson | 2015 |
| TREASURER | James Vaccaro | 2016 |
| Stephen Abbott | 2014 | |
| Lois Andre | 2014 | |
| Anne Q. Spaulding | 2014 | |
| Joel Crowell | 2015 | |
| Thomas Evans | 2015 | |
| Joshua A. Nickerson, Jr. | 2015 | |
| Victoria Lowell | 2015 | |
| Kevin Howard | 2017 | |
| Wendy Northcross | 2017 | |
| Kristin O’Malley | 2017 | |
| Michael Robinson | 2017 | |
| Ruth Burrough | Emeritus |