The RITA Award was named for the first president of which group?
RITA Award The RITA Award is the most prominent award given throughout the genre of romance fiction. It is presented by Romance Writers of America (RWA). The purpose of the RITA Award is to promote excellence in the romance genre by recognizing outstanding published novels and novellas. It is named for the RWA's first president, Rita Clay Estrada.
Sumi Haru Sumi Haru (also known as Sumi Sevilla Haru; August 25, 1939 – October 16, 2014) was an American film and television actress, best known for such films and television shows as "Krakatoa, East of Java", "MASH", "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Hill Street Blues". She served as interim president of Screen Actors Guild in 1995, the first and to-date only woman of color to hold the position.