This is Peggy's third MPW.

She is a freelance photographer and has produced award-winning stories centered around community journalism, border issues and the environment.

She has won a long list of awards from the National Press Photographer's Association and the Picture of the Year International competitions, including the Region 10 Photographer of the Year.

"What I get out of my five days here - the enthusiasm and the inspiration - I am able to tap into the other 360 days of the year."