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Program Recognition, Honors, and Awards

Since its culmination in 1990, the Hanauma Bay Education Program has received several awards. These include:

  • Hawai`i's Fifteenth Annual First Lady's Outstanding Volunteer Award (1991), a certificate of recognition for outstanding voluntary service, presented by Mrs. John D. Waihe`e.
  • The U.S. Department of the Interior's Volunteer Service Award (1992-93), for outstanding commitment to the stewardship of America's public lands and natural and cultural resources.
  • Chevron Conservation Award (1993), a national award honoring outstanding contributions to the conservation of our nation's natural resources.
  • Take Pride in America Certificate of Recognition (1993)
  • Recipient of the Council of the City & County of Honolulu Certificate (1993), honoring and commending the Hanauma Bay Education Program
  • Earth Day, Every Day Environmental Award (1993)
  • British Airways Tourism of Tomorrow Award (1998)

The Nature Preserve's new educational facilities has received several awards since its grand opening in August 2002.

Volunteers are also honored each spring at an annual volunteer appreciation party.

 

© 2003-2004 Hanauma Bay Education Program, University of Hawaii Sea Grant Extension Service
100 Hanauma Bay Road ~ Honolulu, HI 96825 ~ Ph: (808) 397-5840 ~ E-mail: hanauma@hawaii.edu

Last updated June 3, 2004
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