Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 31, Number 4, 1 April 2014 — ʻŌʻō Awards [ARTICLE]

ʻŌʻō Awards

Master navigator Nainoa Thompson and two others will be honored by the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce at an awards dinner 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 at the Hihon Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom. The chamber will also present 'Ō'ō Awards to Noreen Mokuau, dean of the Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work at the University of Hawai'i, and Dr. Clayton Chong, oncology chief at the Queen's Medical Center and assistant professor of medicine in the Department of Medical Oncology at UH's John A. Bums School of Medicine. The award recognizes Native Hawaiians who have a long history of making significant contributions to improve the lives of Hawaiians, their communities and their professions. The annual event is the chamber's primary fundraiser and proceeds support the organization's college scholarship, business mentoring and student internship programs. The evening features a silent auction with unique items from Native Hawaiian artisans, artists and businesses. Early reservation is encouraged for best seating by contacting Leilani Williams-Solomon at leilani.wil-

liams@boh.com or 265-6349. For information, visit nativehawaiian chamberofcommerce.com.