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

• 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.