The University of Hawaii 2009 Distinguished Alumni Awards were given to Dr. Chiyome Fukino, John A. Burns School of Medicine class of 1979 and current state health director; Lois Horton, a 1969 graduate and current professor of American studies; James Horton, 1969 graduate and current professor of American studies; Dee Jay Mailer, who earned her Bachelor of Science degree in 1975 and her M.B.A. in 1985. She is currently the chief executive officer of the Kamehameha Schools; and Sabrina McKenna, who earned her bachelor's degree in 1978 and her law degree in 1982. She is a state circuit judge.

The 2009 UH Founders Alumni Association Lifetime Achievement Award went to Daniel Lau, class of 1941 and co-founder and chairman of Finance Factors.

N&K CPAs announced the following promotions: Ying Yan Chen to tax manager from tax supervisor; Shari Lau to audit supervisor from audit senior; Cory Brede to audit supervisor from audit senior.

Bennet Group promoted Char Chang from account director to vice president. She will oversee Bennet Group's Consumer Marketing Division.