For more than 50 years, Elsie Kawulych has worked to preserve her cultural heritage for future generations. A committed volunteer, she has shared her profound knowledge of Ukrainian traditions with various artistic, religious and historical institutions. She played a key role in transforming the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village into a nationally regarded living-history museum. She is also known for giving back to organizations in her community, including the Vegreville Recreation Board, the Vegreville Cultural Association and Vegreville Senior Housing.