Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 8, Number 11, 1 November 1991 — OHA to honor excellence in education [ARTICLE]

OHA to honor excellence in education

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is seeking nominations to honor outstanding individuals or groups in Hawaiian education. These individuals may be an educator, administrator, community individual/group, and business person/business. OHA seeks individuals who have excelled in leadership in education, curriculum development, innovation in education, sensitivity to Hawaiians, encouragement of Hawaiians in education, and who strive for excellence. The nominee does not have to be of Hawaiian ancestry.

The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding work in academic and culture education by individuals in the Hawaiian community. This annual award will provide the community with stimulating and innovative models that impact on Hawaiian education. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs will recognize the

projects, teachers, and/or community people who have made a difference in Hawaiian education. By showing appreciation to these successful programs and people, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs ean encourage these good works to continue as well as to support future inspiration in the education of Hawaiians.

Public and private schools, Hawaiian groups, unions and other organizations are encouraged to submit nominations. All nominees must meet the established criteria: a. be an exceptionally dedicated individual in furthering the education of Native Hawaiians; b. be an inspiration to students of Hawaiian ancestry to excellence; e. have the respect and admiration of students, parents, and colleagues; and, d. play an active and useful role in the community. Instructions:

1. Please provide all information requested in the application form and remember to sign and date the application form; 2. Please provide only the information thatmaybe shared with people and the public interested in this honor; 3. Please limit your answers to three singlespaced, single-sided, 8xlLpaper; 4. If possible, include a maximum of three letters of support for your nomination;

5. lf possible, please include a black and white photo of your nominee; and, 6. The applieahon package must be mailed to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Education Division, 711 Kapi'olani Boulevard, Suite 500, Honolulu, HI 96813. Attention: Ke Kukui Malamalama. For more information, please eall the Education Division of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs at 5863751. All nominahon packages must be received by the close of business on Friday Nov. 15.