HC&S Company members (from left) Business Agent Joe Aquino, Wesley Bissen, Kelly Ruidas, Chair Daniel Martinez, Zenaida Andaya, Ben Wilson, Merlita Crespin, Rodney Medeiros, Conchita DeCambra, and Francis Martin, accepting the Outstanding Unit Award (501 or more members) from their Business Agent Steven Lee. Ruidas also received recognition as Outstanding Unit Leadership (male). Martinez also received the Outstanding Unit Chairperson Award (male). DeCambra also received recognition as the Outstanding Pensioner (female). Martin also received the Outstanding Unit Member Award (male).

KAHULUI—Maui Division held their version of the Academy Awards to recognize individuals and units within the division for exceptional allaround work during the year in promoting union programs which are beneficial to the membership, their families and the community.

Hawaii Division hosts 39th Annual Recognition Awards Banquet

Hawaii Division started a tradition 39 years ago that other Divisions have emulated to recognize outstanding units, members, and pensioner clubs.

The Annual Awards Banquet brings together staff, rank-and-file members, pensioners, and guests, including elected officials, to celebrate the achievements of the units and members and to provide another opportunity for everyone to come together as an ohana. This year’s banquet was held on January 30 at Nani Mau Gardens in Hilo. 

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Unit 1402 - Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corp received the award for Outstanding Unit, 100 members and over (General Trades). The award was accepted by all Unit 1402 members in attendance at the banquet.