Spirit of Community Award
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.
One winner will be selected for each of the following awards:
Company of the Year Award
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
Awarded to the volunteer coordinator whose exceptional leadership and dedication led his or her organization to a successful campaign.
Non-Profit of the Year Award
Awarded to the non-profit organization whose year-round commitment to Aloha United Way is as exceptional as their campaign results.
Public Sector of the Year Award
Awarded to the organization within the public sector whose year-round commitment to Aloha United Way is as outstanding as their exceptional campaign results.
Small Business/Big Heart Company of the Year Award
Awarded to the small business organization whose level of commitment to Aloha United Way year-round is as outstanding as the exceptional campaign results they achieved.
Learning Institution of the Year Award
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 Labor Award - Award Application Coming Soon!
The Norman Ahakuelo Labor Award has been established to honor the memory of IBEW 1260 Business Manager Norman Ahakuelo. He strongly supported the United 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.
Society of Young Leaders' 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.
Volunteer Hawaii Volunteer of the Year Award - Award Application Coming Soon!
Awarded to a company, group or individual whose voluntary efforts supports the programs and mission of Aloha United Way.
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 543-2254.
2008 Spirit of Community Award Winners & Nominees
Company of the Year Award
Nordic PCL Construction, Inc. (WINNER)
Advantage WEBCO Hawaii
Carlsmith Ball LLP
Central Pacific Bank
Chevron Products Company
Hawai'i Medical Service Association
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.
Neiman Marcus Honolulu
Territorial Savings Bank
Tesoro Hawaii Corporation
Small Business Big Heart Company of the Year Award
RIM Architects (WINNER)
IKON Office Solutions
kgb USA
The University of Hawai'i Federal Credit Union
Public Sector Organization of the Year Award
Department of Public Safety (WINNER)
State Senate
Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Learning Institution of the Year Award
University of Hawai'i - Chancellor's Office (WINNER)
Cathedral Catholic Academy
Nonprofit Organization of the Year Award
KCAA Preschools of Hawai'i (WINNER)
YMCA of Honolulu
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu
Coordinator of the Year Award
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. - Energy Delivery Process Area of HECO (WINNER)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu - Alan Castillo
Carlsmith Ball LLP - Debbie Musgrove, Geoffrey Mukae, Melissa Lambert
Chevron Products Company - Carina Tagupa, Corey Edwards
Hawai'i Medical Service Association - Madelyn Fern
IKON Office Solutions - Karen Swann
KCAA Preschools of Hawai'i - Elaine Dobashi
Neiman Marcus Honolulu - Darlene McKinley, Robert Grimaldi, Lauren Yoshida
Office of Hawaiian Affairs - Blaine Fergerstron, Crystal Kua
State Senate - Sen. Norman Sakamoto, Cherry Torres
Territorial Savings Bank - Tanya Dunaway, Denise Takashima
Tesoro Hawaii Corporation - Lani Ornelas, Lance Tanaka, Eileen Leong
University of Hawai'i Chancellor's Office - Avis Morigawa
The University of Hawai'i Federal Credit Union - Davin Hamada
YMCA of Honolulu - Ananda Chou
Norman Ahakuelo Labor Award
Joan Lee Husted - Retiree of the HSTA (WINNER)
Tenari Ma'afala - SHOPO
Society of Young Leader's Award
Jason Thune, Leina Chow & Sheri Braunthal - Hawaiian Telcom (WINNER)
Sunny Lee-Oshiro - Primary Properties
Liann Ebesugawa - Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
Jennifer Thompson - Bates/Lee Advertising
Thaddeus Oclaray - Nemina Marcus Honolulu
Volunteer Hawaii Volunteer of the Year Award - Engagement Stage
Pacific Basin Communications (WINNER)
Volunteer Hawaii Volunteer of the Year Award - Mobilization Stage
Pankow (WINNER)
Volunteer Hawaii Volunteer of the Year Award - Individual
Reverend Joe Hunkin, Jr. (WINNER)