Spirit of Community Awards
The 2008 Spirit of Community Awards application is here! You may download the applications for each of the categories listed below.
Aloha United Way established the Spirit of Community Awards to recognize and publicly thank Hawaii’s donors, whose commitment through financial and in-kind support has enabled Aloha United Way to further its purpose. Winners are selected each year for each of the following awards:
Company of the Year Award [Click to download the application]
Awarded to the organization whose level of commitment to Aloha United Way year-round is as outstanding as the exceptional campaign results they achieved.
Coordinator of the Year Award [Click to download the application]
Awarded to the volunteer coordinator whose exceptional leadership and dedication led his or her organization to a successful campaign.
Awarded to the non-profit organization whose year-round commitment to Aloha United Way is as exceptional as their campaign results.
Awarded to the organization within the public sector whose year-round commitment to Aloha United Way is as outstanding as their exceptional campaign results.
Awarded to the organization within the field of education whose year-round commitment to Aloha United Way is as outstanding as their exceptional campaign results.
Norman Ahakuelo United Way Labor Award [Click to download the application]
The Norman Ahakuelo United Way Labor Award" has been established to honor the memory of IBEW 1260 Business Manager Norman Ahakuelo. He strongly supported the Unied Way and was one of the founding fathers of our local Community Services Program. This award is given to an Individual or Union who has volunteered and made a significant contribution to our community.
Young Business Leader of the Year Award
Awarded to a Society of Young Leaders' member whose exceptional leadership and dedication to Aloha United Way extends through their giving and their community service involvement with our organization.
If you are interested in more information or how to apply to become a Spirit of Community Awards nominee, please contact the Campaign Department at 536-1951.
CONGRATULATIONS to this year’s 2007 Aloha United Way Spirit of Community Award winners and nominees!
Company of the Year
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Hawaiian Electric Company (WINNER)
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Chevron Products Company
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The Gas Company, LLC
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Oahu Transit Services, Inc.
Small Business Big Heart Company of the Year
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University of Hawai’i Federal Credit Union (WINNER)
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Avalon Development Company
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Honolulu Board of REALTORS®
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Ikon Office Solutions
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John Mullen & Co., Inc.
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Ledcor – US Pacific Construction, LLC
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PCL Construction Services, Inc.
Public Sector Organization of the Year
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Department of Health (WINNER)
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Budget and Fiscal Services
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Department of Environmental Services
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Department of Transportation
Non-Profit Organization of the Year
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YMCA of Honolulu (WINNER)
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Blood Bank of Hawaii
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Hina Mauka
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PATCH – People Attentive to Children
Learning Institution of the Year
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Hawaii Pacific University (WINNER)
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DOE Windward District Office
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DOE- OCISS (Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Student Support)
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University of Hawaii @ Manoa - School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
Coordinator of the Year
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University of Hawai’i Federal Credit Union: Paula Sumimoto-Matsushima (WINNER)
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AIG Hawaii: Stephanie Tom and Blaine Hedani
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Castle Medical Center: Pauline Kalawaia
- Chevron Products Company: Carina Tagupa
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Hawaii Foodbank, Inc.: Megan Young
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Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.: Power Supply Processing Area of HECO
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Honolulu Board of REALTORS®: Sharon Ogata, Brenda Kailieha, Lea Mukai, Floyd Murashige
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John Mullen & Co., Inc.: Sarita Corn
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KCAA Preschools of Hawaii: Mark Lum
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Oahu Transit Services, Inc.: Michelle Kennedy & Dani Suzawa
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University of Hawaii @ Manoa - School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology: Dr. Jerome M. Comcowich