Alma Plancich, this year's recipient of the 'Spirit of Liberty Award' with US Representative Jim McDermott.
This award is given to a naturalized citizen who has made a significant contribution to his or her ethnic community and ethnic heritage, as well as to the community at large.
2005 Seattle Times Interview with Alma : http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/pacificnw07032005/portraits.html