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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, April 3, 2004

Canoe helps Kapalua 'Keep it Hawai'i'

Advertiser Staff

At the Kapalua Bay Hotel, this canoe was a central decor piece at events last year. The Kapalua Bay Hotel won a Kahili Award at the Hawai'i Visitors & Convention Bureau's ceremony this week for the "Keep it Hawai'i" awards, which recognize companies and people who work to perpetuate Hawai'i's culture and heritage.

Kapalua Bay Hotel

Keep it Hawai'i 2004 Awards presented at a ceremony Thursday at the Hawaii Prince Hotel

• Best of Show

Sophia Schweitzer & Mike Gomes, "Kohala 'Aina" published by Mutual Publishing

• Accommodations

Kahili Award: Kapalua Bay Hotel, "Creating Memories of Aloha Through Ho'okipa"

Certificate of Merit: Aston Hawaii Hotels & Resorts, Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel

• Architecture

Kahili Award: American Savings Bank, Main Branch at Bishop Street

Certificate of Merit: Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, Outrigger Waikiki's Rejuvenation

• Attractions

Certificate of Merit: Bishop Museum

Certificate of Merit: Polynesian Cultural Center, The Ali'i Lu'au

• Environmental Preservation

Kahili Award: Mauna Lani Resort, Mauna Lani Brochure: The Plants of Kalahuipua'a Fishponds

• Events

Kahili Award: Parker Ranch, Fourth of July Rodeo

Kahili Award: 'Ukulele Guild of Hawai'i, Annual 'Ukulele Exhibition

Certificate of Merit: Hilton Hawaiian Village, Hula Oni E

Certificate of Merit: Hula Grill, Youth 'Ukulele Contest

• Historic Preservation

Kahili Award: Lahaina Interpretive Plan Team, Aia Hele Mo'olelo O Lahaina — Lahaina Historic Trail

Certificate of Merit: Wailea Marriott, Ku'ula Stone

• Internet

Kahili Award: Mauna Lani Resort, www.MaunaLaniculture.org

• Literary Arts

Kahili Award: The Madden Corporation, "Kamehameha — The Boy Who Became a Warrior King"

Kahili Award: Sophia Schweitzer & Mike Gomes, "Kohala 'Aina"

Kahili Award: University of Hawaii Press, "Na Lei Makamae"

• Media/Print

Kahili Award: Hana Hou! Magazine, "Making Hula History"

Certificate of Merit: Hana Hou! Magazine, "Way of the Warrior"

• Performing Arts & Shows

Kahili Award: Polynesian Cultural Center, The Ali'i Lu'au

• Products

Kahili Award: Martin & MacArthur

Certificate of Merit: Keola Beamer, "Ki Ho'alu — Loosen the Key — Keola Beamer" — film documentary

Certificate of Merit: Polynesian Cultural Center, "Lei O Mano" displays

• Programs

Certificate of Merit: Duke's Waikiki, Annual Ho'okahiko Award

• Restaurants

Certificate of Merit: Hilton Waikoloa Village, Malolo Lounge

Certificate of Merit: Tiki's Grill & Bar

• Special

Certificate of Merit: Hawaii Ecotourism Association & UH Cooperative Extension Service, Ke Ala Moa'e — The Tradewind Trail

• Visual Arts

Kahili Award: Hilton Hawaiian Village, Fine Art Collection

Certificate of Merit: Joss Descoteaux, "Paddling in Hawaii" a photo essay

Certificate of Merit: Matthew Kaopio, "Hawaiian Family Legends"


Correction: The title of the book "Kamehameha — The Boy Who Became a Warrior King" was incorrect in a previous version of this listing.