You can also see more photos in our MidWeek Kaua`i article here.
Again, Mahalo Nui Loa to everyone who helped make this event a success!
Ho`okanaka Awards Ceremony a Big Success!
Mahalo to everyone who attended our first-ever Ho`okanaka Awards Ceremony on May 5! In front of a crowd of more than 200 people, we honored 29 nominees submitted from around Kaua`i, and presented 5 Adult and 5 Youth Awards. Attendees of the event were also treated to a great buffet dinner and entertainment throughout the evening by Na Hoapapa, Paul Togioka, Tommy & Malia Tokioka, the Halau Ka Lei Mokihana, Puni Patrick, and a rockin' finishing set by Kanihou. Mahalo to all the entertainers and volunteers who donated their time to help us celebrate! For more detailed information on the awards process and to see the complete list of winners, please click here.
You can also see more photos in our MidWeek Kaua`i article here.
Again, Mahalo Nui Loa to everyone who helped make this event a success!
You can also see more photos in our MidWeek Kaua`i article here.
Again, Mahalo Nui Loa to everyone who helped make this event a success!
Ho`okanaka Awards - May 5th!
DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IS MIDNIGHT, MONDAY, APRIL 30
Please join us for an evening of Networking, Celebration, Great Food, Live Music and Hula!
Our Ho`okanaka Awards recognize, honor, and celebrate the wonderful youth and adult leaders who can be found throughout our island community. We will be awarding 5 Adults and 5 Youth a Ho`okanka Award during our banquet and ceremony on May 5. In addition to the awards, we'll also enjoy a full buffet meal with live music & hula by a great line-up of local artists.
Click here to see the complete list of nominees and to sign-up to attend.
Come congratulate the nominees and find out who won!
When: Saturday, May 5
6:00 PM - No Host Cocktail Reception & Networking Mixer
7:00 PM - Banquet & Awards Ceremony with live entertainment
Where: Kaua`i Marriott Resort, Lihue
Cost: $75/person or $700/table of ten
Live Music & Hula:
Please join us for an evening of Networking, Celebration, Great Food, Live Music and Hula!
Our Ho`okanaka Awards recognize, honor, and celebrate the wonderful youth and adult leaders who can be found throughout our island community. We will be awarding 5 Adults and 5 Youth a Ho`okanka Award during our banquet and ceremony on May 5. In addition to the awards, we'll also enjoy a full buffet meal with live music & hula by a great line-up of local artists.
Click here to see the complete list of nominees and to sign-up to attend.
Come congratulate the nominees and find out who won!
When: Saturday, May 5
6:00 PM - No Host Cocktail Reception & Networking Mixer
7:00 PM - Banquet & Awards Ceremony with live entertainment
Where: Kaua`i Marriott Resort, Lihue
Cost: $75/person or $700/table of ten
Live Music & Hula:
- Paul Togioka
- Tommy Tokioka
- Kanihou
- Halau Ka Lei Mokihana
- Puni Patrick
- Nā Hoapapa
2012 Pi`ina Hoku Graduation Day - April 22!
Please join us to hear about their accomplishments and to celebrate their graduation from the Leadership Kaua`i program on Sunday, April 22 from 2:00 - 5:00pm at Smith's Tropical Garden. Pupus & refreshments will be served.
- Welcome Address by Mayor Bernard Carvalho!
- Keynote Address by Augie T!!
Let's Get Local! Event at KCC Farmers Market, Saturday, March 17
This is another in a long line of community projects by Leadership Kauaʻi!
In partnership with the "Kaua`i Grown" folks, our 2012 Pi`ina Hoku Youth Leadership class has organized a special event during the farmers market at KCC this Saturday, March 17. Support local farmers and enjoy FREE Entertainment from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm. Tell us what products you would like to see for sale and get entered to WIN an ʻUKULELE!
We'll see you there!
In partnership with the "Kaua`i Grown" folks, our 2012 Pi`ina Hoku Youth Leadership class has organized a special event during the farmers market at KCC this Saturday, March 17. Support local farmers and enjoy FREE Entertainment from 10:30 am - 1:30 pm. Tell us what products you would like to see for sale and get entered to WIN an ʻUKULELE!
We'll see you there!
Ho`okanaka Award Nominations Deadline Extended to March 9
Nominations have been streaming in at a steady rate, and we're thrilled with the level of interest everyone is showing to this new annual signature event for Leadership Kaua`i!
However, since this is the first time through the process, a number of people have had questions, so... we've decided to extend the deadline to Friday, March 9 in order to allow everyone who wants to participate a chance to submit their nominations. Here are some details:
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2 Ways to Nominate*
1) Submit online at http://thehookanakaawards.blogspot.com/, or
2) Download the fillable form from the same website, and Fax or Email it to us.
Then, after all nominations are received, here's what happens:
In Addition to the Awards, there will be:
* Note: Leadership Kaua`i Board and Staff members are not eligible to receive a Ho`okanaka Award.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at 246-8727.
We hope to see you at the Awards Ceremony!
However, since this is the first time through the process, a number of people have had questions, so... we've decided to extend the deadline to Friday, March 9 in order to allow everyone who wants to participate a chance to submit their nominations. Here are some details:
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2 Ways to Nominate*
1) Submit online at http://thehookanakaawards.blogspot.com/, or
2) Download the fillable form from the same website, and Fax or Email it to us.
Then, after all nominations are received, here's what happens:
- All Nominees will be notified that they were submitted to receive a Ho`okanaka Award,
- A committee will review all the applications and select the Top 20 finalists and the Top 10 Award Winners
- The 20 Finalists will be notified that they were selected as part of the Top 20, and will receive free attendance to the Awards Ceremony!
In Addition to the Awards, there will be:
- A no-host cocktail reception from 6 - 7pm,
- An ono multi-course buffet meal,
- live music and hula throughout the evening by a variety of great local performers, including Paul Togioka, Tommy Tokioka, Moani Serenaders, Halau Ka Lei Mokihana`O Leina`ala, and Kanak Attack - Darryl Gonzales & Koko Kaneali`i as seen on The Descendants, and
- An opportunity to network with friends and leaders from all over Kaua`i!
* Note: Leadership Kaua`i Board and Staff members are not eligible to receive a Ho`okanaka Award.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at 246-8727.
We hope to see you at the Awards Ceremony!
Announcing Ho'okanaka Leadership Awards - Mayor Proclaims May 2012 "Leadership on Kaua'i" Month!
Each and every Leadership Kaua`i class chooses a class motto. The 2012 Adult Class chose the following phrase:
“Ho`okanaka! E laule`a me ka mālama `ana i Kaua`i!”
(Be someone! Celebrate caring for Kaua’i!)
It's important to understand that the phrase "Ho`okanaka!" has a larger meaning than merely the simple translation of "Be someone." It means to be someone in the largest sense possible - to make a difference for the future, for the community, and even for the world.
Each class also splits into 3 smaller groups to develop 3 community service projects. One of the groups decided that there should be an annual awards ceremony to recognize and honor leaders who do important work throughout Kaua'i. From this, the idea of an annual leadership awards ceremony was born and the team decided to name the awards after the key phrase from their class motto "Ho'okanaka". The date of May 5 was picked for the awards ceremony... one month prior to their Leadership Kaua`i graduation in June.
As the plan developed, we had discussions with Renae Hamilton of the YWCA who has been holding annual awards, also in May, to recognize women leaders, and another idea was born - the team decided to ask the Mayor to proclaim the entire month of May as a special month to recognize "Leaders on Kaua`i". So, in a special proclamation outside the Mayor's office on Tuesday, January 24, Mayor Carvalho proclaimed May as "Leadership on Kaua`i Month" (see photos).
On May 5, Leadership Kaua'i will kick-off the monthlong celebration of leadership with our Ho'okanaka Awards dinner & ceremony, and the YWCA will conclude the month on May 31 with their women leadership awards & ceremony luncheon.
We look forward to everyone, island-wide helping us celebrate and honor all of our wonderful leaders throughout Kaua`i.
Please read about our Ho'okanaka Awards and nominate someone by the deadline of February 28 by clicking the link in the right-hand column of this page. Then, sign-up to attend our Awards dinner and ceremony. The team is planning that it will be a "not-to-be-missed, Academy Awards style" event! We hope to see you there!
Here's a Video and a couple of photos of the Mayor's proclamation. See more photos and read more about the event in For Kaua`i magazine by clicking this link.
“Ho`okanaka! E laule`a me ka mālama `ana i Kaua`i!”
(Be someone! Celebrate caring for Kaua’i!)
It's important to understand that the phrase "Ho`okanaka!" has a larger meaning than merely the simple translation of "Be someone." It means to be someone in the largest sense possible - to make a difference for the future, for the community, and even for the world.
Each class also splits into 3 smaller groups to develop 3 community service projects. One of the groups decided that there should be an annual awards ceremony to recognize and honor leaders who do important work throughout Kaua'i. From this, the idea of an annual leadership awards ceremony was born and the team decided to name the awards after the key phrase from their class motto "Ho'okanaka". The date of May 5 was picked for the awards ceremony... one month prior to their Leadership Kaua`i graduation in June.
As the plan developed, we had discussions with Renae Hamilton of the YWCA who has been holding annual awards, also in May, to recognize women leaders, and another idea was born - the team decided to ask the Mayor to proclaim the entire month of May as a special month to recognize "Leaders on Kaua`i". So, in a special proclamation outside the Mayor's office on Tuesday, January 24, Mayor Carvalho proclaimed May as "Leadership on Kaua`i Month" (see photos).
On May 5, Leadership Kaua'i will kick-off the monthlong celebration of leadership with our Ho'okanaka Awards dinner & ceremony, and the YWCA will conclude the month on May 31 with their women leadership awards & ceremony luncheon.
We look forward to everyone, island-wide helping us celebrate and honor all of our wonderful leaders throughout Kaua`i.
Please read about our Ho'okanaka Awards and nominate someone by the deadline of February 28 by clicking the link in the right-hand column of this page. Then, sign-up to attend our Awards dinner and ceremony. The team is planning that it will be a "not-to-be-missed, Academy Awards style" event! We hope to see you there!
Here's a Video and a couple of photos of the Mayor's proclamation. See more photos and read more about the event in For Kaua`i magazine by clicking this link.
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| Staff, Board Members, 2012 Classmates, Alumni, & Friends were present to hear the Mayor's Proclamation! |
The Kupuna Song (Recipe for Life)
As you may know, Leadership Kaua`i educates, inspires, and motivates its participants to develop a philanthropic spirit of giving back and serving the community. Each year, our adult and youth participants decide upon and engage in projects that serve a wide range of our island community.
During the 2011 – 2012 Class year, our Adult & Youth participants are completing SIX (6) projects including a “Kupuna Day” at the Regency at Puakea on January 14, 2012. This special day will include interviews on life experiences of our treasured kupuna that will be compiled into a book titled “Recipe for Life” to be published by April, 2012.
As part of this project, one of our adult participants (Mike Baez) was inspired to write a song. After hearing the song, several others pitched in to help refine the lyrics, added a bridge, and then the entire youth and adult classes got together to record the final chorus of the song! Musicians on the song include Mike Baez (guitars, vocals, hand claps, jdembe), John Medeiros (ukulele), Mahealani Yamashita (ukulele), and Jerry Brocklehurst (additional percussion).
The song is being released to the local radio stations in January as part of a parallel campaign to remind everyone to remember to honor your kupuna year-round, not just at the holidays.
So, for your listening pleasure, you can download the song here and download a copy of the lyrics here.
And, if you missed my 9 minute interview with Ron Wiley of KONG (all day long) radio, you can hear it by clicking here.
Please note that the chorus line “I ulu no ka lala I ke kumu” has special meaning. It was borrowed from the ‘Olelo No’eau (1261, M. Pukui) and is translated as “the branches grow because of the trunk.” Without our kupuna, we would not be here!
We hope you enjoy the song! If you do, and you'd like to help keep our community projects going year-after-year, please donate to us by clicking here.
To read about the other 5 community service projects this year, click here.
Mahalo,
The Leadership Kaua'i Staff and 2012 Youth & Adult Participants
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| 2012 Pi'ina Hoku Class |
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| 2012 Adult Class |
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