HUOA’s Legacy Award Banquet honors distinguished individuals for their outstanding achievements and contributions to our Uchinanchu and Hawaii communities. They have applied the essence of such endearing Okinawan expressions as chimugukuru and yuimaaruu. As leaders and cultural masters, our honorees have performed meritorious services that have enriched our lives and improved the welfare of our communities.

From L to R:
David Jones, President, Hawaii United Okinawa Association (HUOA); Paul Yonamine, Executive Chairman of Central Pacific Bank; Michele Whaley, daughter of Jane Serikaku; Dr. Mark Mugiishi, President and CEO, HMSA; Catherine Awakuni-Colon, Director, DCCA (representing Gov. Ige); Mikio Izawa, Deputy Consul General of Japan

View Album: https://huoa.smugmug.com/Legacy-Award-Banquet/Legacy-Award-Banquet-2022/

Press release: https://dev.huoa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/HUOA-Legacy-2022-press-release-v3-1.pdf