Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 29, Number 3, 1 March 2012 — ʻŌʻŌ Awards to honor Hughes, Cockett [ARTICLE]

ʻŌʻŌ Awards to honor Hughes, Cockett

The Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce will honor Dr. Claire Hughes and Brig. Gen. Irwin Cockett with prestigious 'Ō'Ō Awards, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on April 19. The benefit evening begins at 5:30 with a silent auction followed by a Hawaiian-themed dinner at 7. The award is given to Native Hawaiians who have contributed to the betterment of Hawaiians, their communities and their professions. Dr. Claire Ku'uleilani Hughes was the first Native Hawaiian registered dietitian and Chief of Nutrition for the state Department of Heahh. Named a Living Treasure of Hawai'i in 2011 by the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawai'i, Hughes continues to educate the community on Native Hawaiian culture, values and traditions through a monthly eolumn in this

publication. Irwin Kalauonona Cockett Jr. is a retired Army and National Guard Brigadier General remembered for his heroism during the Korean and Vietnam wars. A recipient of the David Malo Award, he was Director of the Hawai'i State Office of Veterans Services and Chair of the Pacific American Foundation board. Proceeds from the event support the chamber's college-scholarship, business-mentoring and stu-dent-internship programs. For reservations, contact Dana Hauanio at 2012OoRSVP@gmail.com or (808) 956-2498.