The Ethnic Heritage Council's Spirit of America Award is given individuals who were born abroad and have enriched our community.

The Spirit of America Heritage Award is presented to a Native American who epitomizes the Spirit of America.

2010

EHC Heritage Award
The Boeing Company

The Heritage Award was presented for the first time in 2010 as we honor an organization that has contributed to the mission of the Ethnic Heritage Council—to preserve and promote ethnic and cultural traditions, foster mutual understanding, enrich lives and celebrate our heritage.

In 2010 we honor and thank The Boeing Company for dedication to the arts and cultural organizations and specifically to their support of EHC over the past 30 years.

2004

Marianne Forssblad, Director of the Nordic Heritage Museum

Yaffa Maritz, Founder of the Stroum Jewish Community Parenting Center

Hezekiah Orji, President of the Nigerian Community Association of Washington

Son Michael Pham, Founder of Kids Without Borders

Spirit of America Heritage Award - Cecile Hansen, Chairwoman of the Duwamish Tribe

1999

Ark Chin, Chairman Emeritus of Kramer, Chin & Mayo Inc., a founder of the Kin On Nursing Home and Member of the University of Washington Board of Regents

Dr. George E. Taylor, Founder of the University of Washington's Far Eastern and Russian Institute, precursor to the Jackson School and Founding President of the Washington Council on International Trade

Hazel Wolf, Recipient of the National Audubon Society's Medal of Excellence, State of Washington “Citizen of the Century” and Secretary of the Seattle Audubon Society since 1964.

Spirit of America Heritage Award - Vi Hilbert Tahqwshublo, Upper Skagit Elder, author, teacher and a leader of the Lushootseed people and declared a Washington State Living Treasure in 1989