The Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association held its Na Po’e Pa’ahana Awards Jan. 10 at Hilton Hawaiian Village. The ceremony honors individuals who have contributed to the visitor industry through exceptional service, professionalism and aloha spirit.
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John Weir, Jones Valenzuela and Omeo Fan
Shari Tachibana, Alison Johnson, Kelly Sanders, Minei Aiwohi, Matthew Grauso and Becky Alota
Dayna and Kui Wright, Mike Swerdloff, Jim Weisiger and Kelly Hoen
John Weir, Jones Valenzuela and Omeo Fan
Karen Takata, Evelyn Aldana, Louellen Kaneshiro and Haley Albertson
Lolohea Hong, Eric Borges, Katie Fruean, Sean Ganhinhin and Ron Ancheta
Walter Preza, Jerome Kaiahua, Geldy Ebbay, Cristy Agres and Rod Suzumoto
Chaunce Lovett, Dodi Preese, Charlie Klein, Daniel Delbrel, Karen Verdadero, Brian Hunnings and Bridget Bergen
Richard Lancaster, Jimmy Amodo, William Chen and Paula Liu
Gerick Shinsato, Gary Nushida, Carmelo Agliam and Wade Gesteuyala