The six members of the Greater Tacoma Peace Prize Committee were appointed by Pacific Lutheran University and the local chapters of the Sons of Norway and Daughters of Norway.
Lisa Ottoson: President, Scandinavian Cultural Center Council, PLU
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Rob Sievertsen: Technical and Outreach Specialist
The GTPP Committee meets throughout the year to receive and review nominations, raise funds, plan the Oslo trip for the laureate, and promote the cause of peace.
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Pacific Lutheran University President Loren Anderson and his wife MaryAnne hosted a gathering of all GTPP recipients and supporters in their home on November 10, 2009. In appreciation of the university's support, the Committee presented the Andersons with a glass artwork similar to the one awarded to GTPP laureates.
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The GTPP participates each year in the "Syttende Mai" (17th of May) Parade in Seattle.
(l. to r.) MaryAnne Anderson, Loren Anderson, GTPP Committee members Tom Heavey, Lisa Ottoson, Janet Ruud, Tonia Simpson, Susan Young (not shown - Andreas Udbye)
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The Committee members and laureates take part in the annual Syttende Mai Parade in Seattle, WA. The 17th of May is Norway's Constitution Day (which commemorates the signing of Norway's Constitution in 1814) and is the biggest holiday in Norway.
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GTPP on TV Tacoma
On Feb. 12, 2009, The Greater Tacoma Peace Prize was featured on TV Tacoma's "City Line."
Watch the show here. (Fast forward to minute 32:10)
