Kamehameha Schools ʻĀina Pauahi communications shines with five awards at the 41st Annual Koa Anvil Awards

Kamehameha Schools’ Communications Group collaborated with local agencies to win several awards at the 41st Annual Koa Anvils Awards, celebrating the best in public relations and communications from the past year.

Sept. 10, 2024

Hawaiʻi’s public relations and communications industry came together on August 22, 2024 at the Prince Waikiki for the 41st Annual Koa Anvil Awards. This prestigious event, hosted by the Hawai‘i chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, celebrated the best in public relations and communications from the past year.

With 104 entries submitted and 66 awards presented, the competition was fierce and the recognition well-deserved. The awards were evaluated by the PRSA Hoosier Chapter.

Strategic Communications and Marketing senior specialist Mae Nishimura (center) accepted an award of excellence for Our Kakaʻako's Keiki Street Festival and ‘Ohana Stargazing campaigns.

Kamehameha Schools proudly stood out in this year’s ceremony, with several accolades honoring our retail properties on ʻĀina Pauahi. Our efforts were recognized in various categories, showcasing the excellence and impact of our public relations campaigns:

Award of Excellence: Social Spark High School Fellowship Program, Cohort I
Category: Community Relations – Associations/Non-Profit Organizations
Award of Excellence: Salt at Our Kaka‘ako Integrated Communications Campaign
Category: Integrated Communications – Consumer Services
Koa Anvil Award: Salt at Our Kaka‘ako 2023 Lei Day Aloha
Category: Multicultural Public Relations – Business
Award of Excellence: Our Kaka‘ako Keiki Street Festival
Category: Creative Tactics
Award of Excellence: Our Kaka‘ako ‘Ohana Stargazing
Category: Creative Tactics

“We are thrilled and honored to be recognized at the 41st Annual Koa Anvil Awards,” said Jeff Mau, director of asset management at KS. “These awards highlight the exceptional work of our teams and affirm our commitment to excellence in public relations. Our success with projects like the Social Spark High School Fellowship Program and Our Kaka‘ako campaigns demonstrates our dedication to making a meaningful impact in both our community and our industry. These accolades reflect the hard work and innovative spirit that drive our efforts to foster vibrant and engaged communities.”

Established in 1983, the Koa Anvil Awards honor the pillars of excellence in public relations: research, planning, execution, and evaluation. They serve as a testament to the creativity and effectiveness that drive successful public relations campaigns and tools.
Read more about our award-winning initiatives from past awards.

Strategic Communications and Marketing senior specialist Mae Nishimura (second right), along with our partners, accepted an award of excellence for the Social Spark High School Fellowship Program with KS Kapālama haumāna.