2021 'O'o Award Nominations Form

2021 ʻŌʻō Award Nomination Form
About: The ‘Ō‘ō Award, presented by the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, has become one of the most prestigious honors presented to outstanding Native Hawaiians. The ‘Ō‘ō itself is made from precious hardwoods firmly rooted in the ‘āina. Today, the tool is used as a symbol to represent a recipient’s strong core values, business acumen, and leadership qualities – key ingredients for sustaining success within the Hawaiian community.

Submission Deadline: May 7, 2021 by 5:00 p.m. Hawaii Time

Nominators are strongly encouraged to submit the following information with their Nomination Form:
1. A complete Nomination Form
2. A short biography or resume for the Nominee
3. A letter(s) of recommendation or support
4. Any additional information that would be helpful for the Nomination Committee to consider (examples: articles or other awards received)
Please note: Consideration of all nominees is based on the information and narratives provided in the nomination form as well as any supporting materials/documents. Therefore, providing as much information as you can regarding the Nominee is highly recommended. The Nominations Committee reserves the right to exclude from consideration nomination packages that are incomplete or that do not provide the Committee with sufficient information.
Nominator Information
Mahalo for submitting a nomination for the 2021 ‘Ō‘ō Award. Please provide your contact information so that we may contact you with any questions and/or to notify you when a decision has been made.
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Nominee Information
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1) Why do you believe the Nominee should receive the ʻŌʻō Award and what values do you feel they uphold/exemplify? (15 points)
2) Describe the Nomineeʻs professional achievements, contributions and leadership qualities. (40 points)

3) How has the Nominee contributed to the development, advancement, improvement or overall well-being of the Native Hawaiian community? (30 points)
4) Does the Nominee have a significant presence in the community-at-large and/or has the Nominee had a positive impact on the community at-large outside of his/her business or professional position? If so, please describe. (10 points)
5) What is your relationship to the Nominee and how long have you known the Nominee? (5 points)
6) Is there any other information you would like for the Nominations Committee to know or consider regarding the Nominee?

Please attach a brief biography or resume for the Nominee:

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If you would like to attach one or more Letters of Recommendation or Support, please do so here:

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If there are any other documents you would like the Nominations Committee to review or consider, please attach them here:

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Mahalo for taking the time to submit a nomination for the 2021 ʻŌʻō Award. A decision is generally made within 30 days of the deadline for submissions. A member of the Nominations Committee will notify you once a decision has been made.
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2021 ʻŌʻō Award Nomination Form

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