places and institutions that make Little Tokyo distinct and irreplaceable.

Grace Shiba – Nominated by Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern CaliforniaGrace ShibaCommunity service has been an important part of Grace Shibas life since her childhood.Another significant accomplishment is her help with forming Changing Tides.

She is also an inaugural member of the Kibou Legacy Circle.volunteered with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II.consulted with or served on the boards of Asian American Drug Abuse Program.

She currently resides in Studio City with her husband Marty Berk and their dog Annie.She is currently executive director of the USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association.

Inouye and Secretary Norman Y.

Margaret Shimada – Nominated by Little Tokyo Service CenterMargaret ShimadaAfter nearly 30 years of work with the Little Tokyo Service Center (LTSC).and leadership in delivering much-needed services.

I really admire how she works hard to achieve consensus and is very thoughtful about what others think.I think her optimism in this sense is contagious.

a long-time friend and LTSC colleague.director of a cooperative financial institution.