Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 20, Number 11, 1 November 2003 — Pauahi awards [ARTICLE]

Pauahi awards

Six individuals who have made

extraordinary lifetime contributions to the Hawaiian community will be honored with Order of Ke Ali'i Pauahi Awards in a Nov. 5 ceremony at the Hawai'i Theatre. The six award recipients embody a wide range of community service and accomplishment in the fields of science, art, culture and political activism. Botanist Dr. Isabella Aiona Abbott is a foremost limu expert. Dr. Noa Emmett 'Auwae Aluli, one of the founders of the Protect Kaho'olawe 'Ohana, is chief of staff at Moloka'i General Hospital. Winona Kapuailohia Desha Beamer is an educator, eomposer and writer. Pualani Kanaka'ole Kanahele is a kumu hula, writer and cultural consultant. Ret. Col. David Merritt Peters is a trustee for the Queen Lili'uokalani Trust. Matsuo Takabuki was former trustee of Kamehameha Schools. In honor of the six awardees, the OHA board of trustees passed eongratulatory resolutions on their behalf at the Oct. 16 board meeting. Since 1956, the Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation has honored individuals who have demonstrated the values, vision and qualities of character and

leadership that are consistent with the spirit of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. The public is invited to attend the 7-9 p.m. ceremony. Tickets are $10 - $25 and ean be purchased at the box office, or by calling 528-0506.