lga's
involment in the field of education, cultural awareness and
civic events, has gained her friendships that mean more to
her than any award she has ever received. All the awards
that Olga has received over the years are not all listed. They
are, non the less, appreciated by her and considered an important
part of her life. Each
award helps her recall the memory of her friendships and the
hard work it took to get there.

The
award pictured pictured above, was given to Olga as a Lifetime
Achievement Award for her participation as an artist who has
been dedicated to teaching art throughout the school districs
in California. She
has visited a number of schools, introducing their faculty
and students to the art and styles of cultural paper cutting.
The following is a short
list of awards that Olga has recieved over the years.