Papa Ola Lokahi has presented the following with Kaonohi Awards for their commitment to the health of Native Hawaiians: U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka; Patricia Zell, U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs; Patrick DeLeon, with U.S. Sen. Dan Inouye's staff; Betty Jenkins, retired educator; and Benjamin Young, director, Native Hawaiian Center of Excellence, University of Hawai'i medical school.

Also honored were Anita Arce, Mary Fragas, Father Joseph Hendriks, Levon Ohai, Henry Nalaielua, Momilani Poepoe (posthumously), Bernard Punikaia, Marie Leimomi Ruane and Maka'ala Yates.