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An unprecedented 131 entries have been received for this year's "Keep It Hawaii" awards program; more than last year's record of 113 entries. Another year, another record
for ‘Keep it Hawaii’ awardsThe Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau each year honors businesses, organizations and individuals for preserving, perpetuating and, in many cases, promoting Hawaii's cultural heritage.
"Having a record number of entries is, I believe, a testimonial to the value and positive impact of incorporating Hawaii's cultural experiences in our visitor industry program and business activities," said HVCB President and CEO Tony Vericella.
Kahili Awards are presented in 18 categories including accommodations, restaurants, architecture, visual arts and education. A "best of show" award is also presented.
Recipients of Kahili Awards are only announced at the luncheon, which this year will be April 4 at the Hawaii Prince Hotel in Waikiki.
Tickets for the luncheon program are $36.50, with reservation forms available through The Schiller Agency at mds@tsg-hawaii.com or by phone at 539-5720. The reservation deadline is March 22; no tickets will be sold at the door.
Bullish on Bulldogs
After reading Star-Bulletin coverage on difficulty teenagers are having finding employment, Kaimuki High School alumnus Reed Nagano jumped on the phone and called Gary Bonifacio, transition center coordinator for Kaimuki and McKinley High Schools.Nagano manages the Waikiki Macy's store. "He said there are a number of opportunities in the Waikiki store that may fit into the students' schedule," Bonifacio said. Interested students are being referred to Macy's human resources department.
At least one well-known quick-service restaurant chain is preparing for its wave of summer hires; Bonifacio has been approached by one Mc-franchisee with multiple stores.
Other possibilities for the "future of our country" will be discussed at a daylong joint conference by the state Workforce Development Council March 14 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel.
Keynoting the conference titled, "Navigating Youth Services and Careers in a Different World," will be David E. Brown, executive director of the National Youth Employment Coalition.
The conference is geared toward career counselors, youth service providers and employers, Bonifacio said adding playfully, "If you're an employer and would like to hire person who knows it all, why not hire a teenager?"
Erika Engle is a reporter with the Star-Bulletin.
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