1992 Fighting Spirit Award
 
   

Bert Nakano

Bert Nakano has long been active in the fight for redress and was a founding member of NCRR. He has continued to serve as the National Spokesperson for the organization. Bert is a Nisei who was a leader for redress long before it was a popular issue in our community. He has served as a member of the State Central Committee and Asian Pacific Caucus of the Democratic Party and was elected to be a Jesse Jackson delegate to the 1984 and 1988 Democratic National Conventions.

 
 
 

Bernadette Nishimura

Bernadette Nishimura serves as the In-home Supportive Services Coordinator for the Japanese Community Pioneer Center. As a long-time member of NCRR, she has represented the organization on numerous occasions. Bernadette serves on the Executive Board of the Los Angeles City Council on Aging and is active on the boards of the Catholic Commission on Aging, Little Tokyo Service Center, Asian Pacific Coalition on Aging, and the downtown LA chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons. Bernadette was the recipient of the 1990 “Woman of the Year” award from Assemblywoman Lucille Roybal-Allard.

 
 
  Lily Okamoto

Lily Okamoto is the current President of the Little Tokyo Towers Resident Council and has been a key leader in ensuring that the concerns of the residents are represented and addressed. Along with being an active supporter of redress, Lily is a member of the board of NCRR. Her commitment to the Japanese American community has also meant serving on the boards of the Little Tokyo Service Center and the Japanese American Society of the Blind. Lily is also a vital member of the Senshin Buddhist Church and the Toastmistress Club.