Regents' Medal for Excellence in Teaching
The Regents' Medal for Excellence in Teaching is awarded by the Board of Regents as tribute to faculty members who exhibit an extraordinary level of subject mastery and scholarship, teaching effectiveness and creativity and personal values that benefit students. The board also awards the Regents' Medal for Excellence in Research.
2021
Karen Kamahele
Fashion Technology
2020
David Panisnick
Religion
2019
Mark Sung Alapaki Luke
Hawaiian Studies
2018
Emily Kukulies
Student Life and Development
2017
Derek Otsuji
English
2016
Dean Crowell
Carpentry Technology
2015
Norman Takeya
Construction Management
2014
Sandra Sanpei
Communication Arts
2013
Patrick Patterson
Asian Studies
2012
Jennifer Higa-King
Psychology
2011
Joy Nagaue
Fashion Technology
2010
Jess Aki
Cosmetology
2009
Diane Caulfield
Cooperative Education, Human Services
2008
Sheila Yoder
Mathematics
2007
Femar Lee
College Skills Center
2006
Danny Aiu
Sheet Metal & Plastics Technology
2005
Paul Onomura
Diesel Mechanics
2004
Lena Low
Economics
2003
Kakkala Gopalakrishnan
Oceanography
2002
Aaron Tanaka
Computing, Electronics, & Networking Technology
2001
Bob Vericker
Administration of Justice
2000
Rick Ziegler
Humanities
1999
Clifford Yamashiro
Automotive Mechanics Technology
1998
Craig Ohta
Automotive Mechanics Technology
1997
Muriel Fujii
English
1996
Tom Mikulski
Electrical Installation & Maintenance Technology
1995
Kathy Kamakaiwi
Cosmetology
1994
Cynthia Smith
History
1993
Barbara Petersen
History
1992
Frank Mauz
Mathematics
1991
James Niino
Counseling
1990
Ron Pine
Logic & Philosophy of Science
1989
Sam Uchida
Autobody, Repair & Painting Technology
1988
David Cleveland
Sociology
1987
Beng Poh Yoshikawa
The Learning Center
1986
Harvey Chun
Carpentry
1985
Theo Hufen
Chemistry
1984
Lorraine Okami
Cosmetology
1983
Sonia Chess
English
1982
Sandra Hirose
English
1981
Herbert Foo
Commercial Baking
1980
Doric Little
Speech
1979
Shizuo Yoshimoto
Welding Technology
1978
Gloria Hooper
English
1977
Terry Haney
Humanities
1976
Frederick Shine
Sheet Metal & Plastics Technology
1975
Bob Eddinger
Biology
1974
Louis Willand
English
1973
Rose Ho
Fashion Arts
1972
James Yoshino
Autobody, Repair & Painting Technology
1965-1971
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Chancellor's Outstanding Service Award
Chancellor's Outstanding Service Award recognizes Honolulu CC civil service or administrative, professional and technical (APT) employees for outstanding demonstrated work performance, service, leadership and/or fostering of excellence in higher education.
2021
Heather Florendo
Financial Aid Manager
2020
Greg Kashigi
Program Coordinator
Poʻi Na Nalu Program
2019
Farah Doiguchi
Academic Support (Continuing Education Registrar)
2018
Layne Katsumoto
Electronics Technician
2017
David Tanaka
Facilities Manager
2016
Dee Akiu
Library Assistant
2015
Dennis Pajela
Educational Assistant
2014
Monique Tingkang
Human Resources Manager
2013
Preshess Willets-Vaquilar
Educational Specialist
2012
Renette Sonomura
Secretary to the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
2011
Zane Nedbalek
Research Support Specialist
2010
Lorri Taniguchi
Health Nurse
