Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 9, Number 10, 1 October 1992 — Ke Kukui Malamalama [ARTICLE]

Ke Kukui Malamalama

On Dec. 9 four outstanding individuals or groups in the field of Hawaiian education will receive the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' "Ke Kukui Malāmalama," an award honoring excellenee in Hawaiian education. Nominations are now being accepted. This is the second year OHA has given the award. Last year's honorees were Department of Education Kupuna Janet Kahalekomo, Kaua'i High and Intermediate Hawaiian language teacher Byron Cleeland, Nā Pua No'eau director Dr. David Sing, and the teachers of the Hawaiian Language Immersion Program and Pūnana Leo Pre-Schools. Nominees must be dedicated to furthering the education of Native Hawaiians, inspirational to students of Hawaiian ancestry, active in the community, and respected and admired by students, parents and colleagues. Hawaiian ancestry is not required. Ke Kukui Malāmalama nominaūon forms have been distributed to public and private schools, colleges, universities, and Hawaiian agencies, organizations and societies. Forms are also available from OHA's education division. Nominations must be received by Oct. 26.