Ka Wai Ola

The 18th Annual Native Hawaiian Convention honored 11 leaders in our community, recognizing each for their amazing work and their impact in advancing the well-being of Native Hawaiians. Hoʻomaikaʻi to the awardees:

Education Award

Dawn Kauʻi Sang

Homestead Award

Michael Kahikina

Health Award

Keaweaimoku Kaholokula, Ph.D.

Housing Award

Scotty Moniz and Uilani Fonoti

Moʻo Award

Johnathan Osorio, Ph.D. and Jamaica Osorio, Ph.D.

Native Hawaiian Advocate Award

Kamana’opono Crabbe, Ph.D.

Pacific Island Award

Nikolao Pula

Small Business Award

Mark Hee

Native Hawaiian Advancement Award

Marcus Iwane, M.D.

Native Hawaiian Advancement Award

Claren Kealoha-Beaudet, PsyD

Native Hawaiian Advancement Award

Reni Soon, M.D., MPH