In the spirit of E 'Imi Pono (Seeking Excellence) we honor and recognize annually members of our 'Ohana for their outstanding service and support to our Kauhale. Nominations are open for the 2023 faculty and staff awards as shown below. Deadlines for each award are noted in the Nomination Information documents.
Hawai'i Community College Campus Awards
- Mahalo Award
Nomination Information (PDF) with criteria, process and deadline
The Mahalo Award was established in 1995 to recognize community-based organizations, companies or associations for their support of the educational programs at Hawai'i CC. The nominees may be civic organizations, clubs, professional associations, or companies in the community. These will usually be organizations located on Hawai'i Island.
- Innovation Award
Nomination Information (PDF) with criteria, process and deadline
The purpose of the Innovation Award is to recognize:
- A significant innovation that positively impacts the education of students of the college, and/or positively impacts the College's operations; and
- The employees(s) who designed and implemented the innovation
- Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Service
Nomination Information (PDF) with criteria, process and deadline
The purpose of the award is to recognize individual employees who have provided outstanding service to Hawai'i Community College.
- Outstanding Lecturer Award
Nomination Information (PDF) with criteria, process and deadline
The College annually recognizes one lecturer or casual instructor for outstanding teaching.
- Outstanding Staff Member Award
Nomination Information (PDF) with criteria, process and deadline
The purpose of this award is to give recognition to a UHCC civil service or APT employee for outstanding demonstrated work performance, service, leadership and/or the fostering of excellence in higher education.
Alumni & 'Ohana Award
About the Award (PDF)
Nomination Form (PDF)
Established in 2017, the Alumni of the Year Award recognizes alumni and former students for their academic achievements, contributions and impact in their profession and vocation and/or in their service to Hawai'i CC and/or community.
University of Hawai'i System and State of Hawai'i Awards
- Regents' Medal for Excellence in Teaching
Nomination Form (PDF)
Each year the Board of Regents recognizes one faculty member at each campus for excellence in teaching.
- Regents' Medal for Excellence in Research
Nomination Form (PDF)
Each year the Board of Regents recognizes one faculty member at each campus for excellence in research.
- Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
Frances Davis Award Schedule (PDF)
NOTE: Hawai'i CC faculty are not eligible for this award every year. The next year Hawai'i CC faculty will be eligible is 2022-2023.
The Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching recognizes dedication and demonstrated excellence as teachers of undergraduate students. It was established as a memorial to the late Frances Davis, who taught mathematics at Leeward Community College and UH Manoa for 19 years.
- Masaki and Momoe Kunimoto Memorial Award for Outstanding Contributions to Vocational Education
The Masaki and Momoe Kunimoto Memorial Award for Outstanding Contributions to Career and Technical Education rewards outstanding achievement and significant contribution to vocational and technical education by a community college faculty member or student.
- Willard Wilson Award for Distinguished Service to the University
The Willard Wilson Award for Distinguished Service to the University recognizes exemplary service to the university by a UH employee. It was established by the Board of Regents in 1969 to honor the long-time UH employee and secretary to the board.
- President's Award for Excellence in Building and Grounds Maintenance
The President's Award for Excellence in Building and Grounds Maintenance honors UH employees who exhibit dedication and sustained superior performance in a maintenance, landscaping, custodial, shop or trucking position.
- Governor's Awards
Link to Governor's Awards announcement and documents
The Governor's Awards for Distinguished State Service are part of the state's employee recognition and incentive program that is administered by the State Department of Human Resources Development. The three (3) awards – Employee of the Year, Manager of the Year, and Team of the Year – are designed to honor the state's executive branch employees and managers who exemplify the highest caliber of public service and dedication in serving the people of Hawai'i.