The annual awards program honors businesses, organizations, and community leaders who have, through their actions, demonstrated significant care to protect and nurture Hawai'i's coral reef ecosystem. The awards are open to all Hawai'i-based organizations, provided they have implemented programs and activities to conserve coral reefs between Jan. 1, 2006 and Dec. 31, 2006.

Tickets are available for $25 per person if purchased before September 10, and $30 if purchased afterwards. Ticket includes a buffet dinner and no-host cocktails. For more information and to purchase tickets, log on to www.hawaiireef.org and click on "Awards" or e-mail laleen@hawaiipacificentertainment.com or call 808-237-3674.

The 2007 nominees include individuals in businesses across seven individual categories. One winner will be selected from each category and will receive a custom-designed award by Tiffany & Co., Inc. Nominees include:

Ocean Recreation Business

i Donovan Domingo - Maui Dreams Dive Co.

i Nancy Emerson's Surf School

i Scott Burch - Mokulua Kayak Guides

i Trilogy Excursions

Travel and Tourism Business

i Atlantis Submarines

i Maui Ocean Center

i Outrigger Hotels & Resorts

Commercial and Retail Business

i Costco

i Diamond Bakery

i Ziggy Livnat - For the Sea Productions

Government Agency

i Hawksbill Turtle Recovery Project - Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

i Senator Fred Hemmings

i Ulua / Papio Tagging Project - DLNR-DAR

Education

i Damien Kenison

i Mike & Terri Fausnaugh

i Ocean Awareness Training Certification Series

Non-Governmental Organization

i Alyssa Miler - Malama Maunalua

i Liz Foote - Project S.E.A - Link

i ReefCheck Hawaii

These individuals will be honored for their Lifetime Achievements in coral reef conservation:

Lifetime Achievement

i Jack Randall

i Richard Grigg

i Sherwood Maynard

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