April 22, 2003
Contributed by Kekoa Paulsen
Since 1953, the Order of Ke Ali'i Pauahi has been bestowed upon individuals who have been unselfish in their gift of time, dedication and service to Kamehameha Schools (KS). Today, as KS extends its reach and educational programs to more Hawaiians by partnering with other organizations throughout Hawai'i and the world, the scope of this award has been expanded. "Consequently, the Order of Ke Ali'i Pauahi will honor individuals who have made extraordinary lifetime contributions to the Hawaiian community," said Hamilton I. McCubbin, Ph.D., chancellor and CEO for Kamehameha Schools and president of Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation (KAPF). "In a real sense, we are seeking to honor those who demonstrate the values and vision of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, Kamehameha's founder and the namesake of this award," he added. KAPF is currently accepting nominations from the community through May 30, 2003. And consistent with the expanded focus, nominees need not be Hawaiian, a resident of Hawai'i or a graduate of Kamehameha Schools. Nominees will be evaluated based on the following criteria: - Qualities of character and leadership consistent with the spirit of Ke Ali'i Pauahi. - Contributions or service to the Hawaiian community. - Personal and professional achievements. The selection committee includes David Burge, Reverend David Coon, William J. Fernandez, J.D., Patricia Hamamoto, Pualani Kanahele, Elizabeth Lindsey Buyers, Ph.D., David McClain, Ph.D., Gary Okamoto, M.D., Larry Price, Ed.D. and Bill Thomas, M.S. An award ceremony is scheduled for this November 5, 2003 at the Hawai'i Theatre. Past recipients of the Order of Ke Ali'i Pauahi include, among others, Mary Kawena Pukui, Duke Kahanamoku, Reverend Abraham Akaka, Gladys A. Brandt, Edith Kanakaole and Senators Daniel K. Inouye and Daniel K. Akaka. Ke Ali'i Pauahi Foundation exists to perpetuate the legacy of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop by seeking and developing new and diverse resources to further Kamehameha Schools' educational goal to serve all people of Hawaiian ancestry. For more information, call (808) 534-3898 or visit www.pauahi.org.
Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
