Mililani High School student Kyle Monette is one of 10 teenagers from across the nation to receive the Hitachi Foundation's 2007 Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community.

The foundation praised Monette for creating Kids Helping Kids with Diabetes in 2004 to educate his peers and the community about the health risks of juvenile diabetes. Monette recruited 150 middle and high school students and trained volunteers in fundraising, education and legislation.

The foundation also said Monette spearheaded legislative efforts for a check-off box on state income tax forms allowing taxpayers to donate to childhood diseases.