Hall of Heroes and Community Awardees
Each year, Navian Hawaii honors patient heroes and healthcare leaders who made a significant difference in the lives of others.
Hall of Heroes
Past honorees have included artists, musical legends, philanthropists, TV personalities, business owners, entertainers, a former legislator, an attorney, a teacher, and several pediatric patients.
2013
2012
- Harry Seisho Nakasone
- Bill Kaiwa
2011
2010
Community Awardees
Healthcare Professional of the Year:
2021: Sheri Richards
2020: Dr. Craig Nakatsuka
2019: Dr. Melvin Palalay
2018: Patricia Nishimoto, DNS, FAAN
2017: Dr. Serena Lo, Kaiser Permanente
2016: Dr. Ryon Nakasone, Hawaii Hemotology
2015: Jodi Shaw, SW, Kaiser Permanente
2014: Co-Awardees: Dawn Minaai, MD (Straub) & Michelle Cantillo, RN (HPH)– Advance Care Planning
2013: Dr. Daniel Fischberg, QMC – Chief, Pain and Palliative Care
2012: Dr. Sze Mei Chung, Kaiser
2011: Dr. Jarod Acoba, OnCare
2010: Dr. Shaun Berry
2009: Dr. Dan Davis, Queen’s
2008: Wade Makizuru, HMSA
2007: James Rexroat, Pharmacist, Times
2006: Beth Freitas, Queen’s
Healthcare Organization of the Year:
2021: Straub Medical Center
2020: CareSift
2019: Healthcare Sector Partnership
2018: The Queen’s Medical Center Geriatric Services
2017: STAT Medical, Inc.
2016: The Plaza Assisted Living
2015: Kahala Nui
2014: Kaiser Permanente – Inpatient Palliative Care Program
2013: HMSA
2012: Arcadia and its family of companies
2011: UHA
2010: Kapiolani Women’s & Children Center
2009: Tripler Army Medical Center
2007: Hawaiian Islands Medical, Laura Steelquist
2006: Hale Ho Aloha
Philanthropist of the Year:
2020: Dr. Roger Brault
2019: Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation
2018: Winnie Lee
2014: Dot Mason – George Mason Fund
2012: The GIFT Foundation
2011: Employees of Bank of Hawaii
2010: Dr. Daniel and Jane Katayama
2009: Robert (Nate) & Donna Nathanson
2008: Dr.’s Roger & Maria Brault
2007: Hawaii Hotel Industry Foundation
2006: Milton Chang
Community Supporter of the Year:
2020: Malama Hawaii Hospitals
2019: Let Grace In
2018: Fred Dauer
2017: Percy Ihara
2016: Hawaiian Electric Companies
2015: Pulama Lanai
2014: Hawaii Energy Connection
2013: The Honolulu Star-Advertiser
2012: Divas Doing Good
2011: Tesoro
2010: Mark Gregory, Medical Center Pharmacy
2009: Russell Chun
2008: Kirk Hovious
Distinguished Leader Award
2008: Terry Fujii