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Angelina is a member of the Horticulture Society, SOFT and C.A.R.P. She works well in teams that promote interests and involvement in horticultural science and plant production in all stages from planting and growing, including selling to raise funds for the club, and cleaning up after events.
ʻAlohi clearly embodies the spirit of the Ka Hana Poʻokela Dean’s Award for Excellence by contributing to the Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental Management, CTAHR, UH, and the greater community.
The 2024 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching – Honorable Mention goes to He of the Dept. of Human Nutrition, Food, and Animal Sciences. Yanghua’s passion for education and willingness to go above and beyond have not only enrich the lives of students but also contribute to the overall success of our academic community.
Raised on a sugar plantation on Hawaiʻi Island, Lorraine Inouye rose to become the first Filipino-American woman in the United States to serve as mayor of a U.S. County. A public servant for more than four decades, she has faced tough decisions on controversial issues, but through them all has remained true to her core values: “Work hard. Always be honest. Help one another whenever possible.”
The 2023 Dean’s Award for Outstanding Alumnus goes to Ken Kamiya, founder of Kamiya Gold, Inc. Since graduating from CTAHR in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Tropical Crop Production, Ken has shown a significant and lasting impact in the local papaya industry, applying his expertise in agriculture and knowledge in collaboration with CTAHR. He is an exemplary individual and we are proud he is our alumnus; his dedication to our college, the Hawaiʻi agriculture industry, economic vitality, and people is immeasurable.