Hawaii Pacific University gave its 2009 Paul C.T. Loo Distinguished Alumni Awards to: Kristane Gaspar, the Young Alumni Award—she graduated with a Master of Arts in Communication 2007 and Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations in 2004; Dr. Shue-Jane Thompson, the Professional Achievement Award—who earned a Master of Science in Information Systems in 1996; and Ravi Shivaraman, the Alumni Service Award—he received his Master of Arts in Human Resource Management in December 1993, and in May 1993, a Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Information Systems.

The non-profit Hawaii Branch of the International Dyslexia Association was recognized by the Hawaii Senate for 25 years of service to people with dyslexia and other related language learning difficulties.