Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 30, Number 7, 1 July 2013 — Māmalahoa Award [ARTICLE]

Māmalahoa Award

Pwo navigator Chadd 'Onohi Paishon is the recipient of the 2013 Māmalahoa Award from the Royal Order of Kamehameha, Māmalahoa. Paishon received the award on June 11, Kamehameha Day on Mokuola (Coconut Island) in Hilo, in front of hundreds of well wishers at the Kamehameha Festival. The Royal Order of Kamehameha has been recognizing the good works of individuals since 1865. The Māmalahoa Award is bestowed annually upon an individual for exemplary participation, achievement and leadership, in preserving and perpetuating the Hawaiian culture and uplifting the Hawaiian people. For more information and photos, visit mamalahoa.org.