Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 14, Number 9, 1 September 1997 — Ke Kukul nominations due [ARTICLE]

Ke Kukul nominations due

The deadline to submit nominations for the 1997 Ke Kukui Mālamalama awards is Sept. 30. Ke Kukui Mālamalama is OHA's annual recognition of outstanding individuals or groups in Hawaiian education. For nomination packets or more information, eall the OHA education division at 5941912. The awards honor exemplary work in academ ie and cultural education in the Hawaiian eommunity. Nominees may be educators, administrators, Hawaiian education projects or supporters of Hawaiian education. OHA seeks those who have excelled in educational leadership, curriculum development, educational innovation, sensitivity to Hawaiians and encouragement of Hawaiians in education. Nominees do not have to be of Hawaiian ancestry. All the nominees will be recognized during an awards reception on Dec. 11. To be eligible, nominees must be exceptionall) dedicated to furthering the education of Native Hawaiians; must have inspired students of Hawai ian ancestry to excellence; have the respect and admiration of students, parents and colleagues; and have taken an active role in the community. Four top awards are given annually. Last year's honorees were Fred Cachola, Albei ta Pualani Hopkins, Lorraine Gomez and Beverly Vierra.