Nominations Open for Hawaii Cultural Stewardship Award

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(Free-Press-Release.com) May 24, 2011 -- Contact: Kelley Uyeoka FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
808-265-3284
kuyeoka@hawaii.edu

Society for Hawaiian Archaeology and Nāki‘i Ke Aho Seeking Nominees for Community Service Award

Nominations are now being accepted for The Hawai‘i Cultural Stewardship Award sponsored by the Society for Hawaiian Archaeology (SHA) and Nāki‘i Ke Aho. This award celebrates the grassroots efforts of an individual or group working in the Native Hawaiian community that practices responsible cultural stewardship of Hawai‘i’s cultural heritage. With this award, the Society for Hawaiian Archaeology and Nāki‘i Ke Aho acknowledge the profound importance of engaging with such individuals and groups, and honoring their legacies and achievements.

This annual award is presented to an individual, group or organization to recognize their contributions and special achievements in the preservation, protection and perpetuation of Hawai‘i’s cultural resources through responsible resource management, long term stewardship, and/or education efforts. In 2010, the first annual Hawai’i’ Cultural Stewardship Award was presented to the nonprofit organization, The Nā Pali Coast ‘Ohana.

The award will be presented to the winner at the SHA Conference held in Maui. Nominations must be received by June 30, 2011. For further information and nomination eligibility, contact Kelley L. Uyeoka at Kelley@nakiikeaho.org.


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