Prior Recipients of Faculty and Staff Awards
University of Hawaiʻi System Level Awards
UH Board of Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching
- 2022: Bryan Kim , Psychology
- 2021: Justina Mattos , Performing Arts
- 2020: Kirsten Mollegaard , English
- 2019: Supakit Wongwiwatthananukit , Pharmacy
- 2018: Steven P. “Steve” Lundblad , Geology
- 2017: Adam Pack , Psychology
- 2016: Mazen Hamad , Chemistry
- 2015: Norman Arancon , Horticulture
- 2014: Alice Davis, Nursing
- 2013: Kalena Silva , Hawaiian Language
- 2012: Yucheng Qin , History
- 2011: Robert Pelayo, Mathematics
- 2010: Karla McDermid Smith , Marine Science
- 2009: Michele Ebersole , Education
- 2008: Mark Panek , English
- 2007: Raina Ivanova , Mathematics
- 2006: Judith Gersting, Computer Science
- 2005: Rebecca Ostertag , Biology
- 2004: Ronald Amundson, Philosophy
- 2003: David Hammes, Economics
- 2002: Michael Bitter , History
- 2001: A. Didrick Castberg, Political Science
- 2000: Terrance Jalbert , Finance
- 1999: William “Pila” Wilson , Hawaiian/Hawaiian Language
- 1998: Craig Severance, Anthropology
- 1997: Thomas Paradise, Geography
- 1996: Brian Tissot, Marine Science
- 1995: Joseph Halbig, Geology
- 1994: April Komenaka, English
- 1993: William Sakai, Horticulture
- 1992: Mitchell Anderson, Mathematics
- 1991: Michael Tanabe, Plant Science
- 1990: Miyoko Sugano, English
- 1989: Leon Hallacher, Biology
- 1988: Lorna Arita-Tsutsumi , Entomology/Plant Protection
- 1987: Jan Mejer, Sociology
- 1986: Jackie Johnson , Drama
- 1985: Stephen Damron, Animal Science
- 1984: Kenith Simmons, English
- 1983: Lawrence Heintz, Philosophy
- 1982: Carole Miura, Mathematics
- 1981: Walter Dudley, Oceanography/Marine Science
- 1980: Barry Curtis, Philosophy
- 1979: James Kelly, Geography
- 1978: Gary Best, History
- 1977: Richard Fleischman, History
- 1976: Don Hemmes, Biology
- 1975: Tazuko Monane, Japanese
- 1974: Jerry Johnson, Psychology
- 1973: Frank Nelson, English
- 1972: James Juvik, Geography
- 1971: David Purcell, History
- 1971: John Chan, Biology
- 1966: William Bonk, Anthropology
UH Board of Regents' Medal for Excellence in Research
- 1998: Garry A. Rechnitz, Chemistry
Frances Davis Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
- 2022: Tarisi Vunidilo , Anthropology
- 2021: Lissa Tsutsumi , Agriculture
- 2020: John Burns , Marine Science
- 2019: Matthew “Matt” Knope , Biology
- 2018: Patricia Hensley , Nursing
- 2017: John Hamilton , Physics and Astronomy
- 2016: Barbara Meguro, Computer Science
- 2015: Norman Purves, Physics and Astronomy
- 2014: Lisa Totenson, Nursing
- 2013: Faith Mishina , Spanish
- 2012: Marianne Takamiya , Astronomy
- 2011: Sarah Marusek , Political Science
- 2010: Jonathon Awaya , Biology
- 2009: Lisa Parr , Marine Science
- 2008: Todd Belt, Political Science
- 2007: Jason Turner : Marine Science
- 2004: Seri Luangphinith , English
- 2002: Yoshiko Okuyama , Japanese/Linguistics
- 2001: Peter Mills , Anthropology
- 1999: Regina Titunik, Political Science
- 1985: Marlene Hapai, Natural Science
Willard Wilson Award for Distinguished Service to the University
- 2021: Frederick Dela Cruz, Auxiliary Services
- 2016: Mitchell Anderson, Mathematics
President’s Award for Excellence in Building and Grounds Maintenance
- 2015: Neal Nagao
- 2003: Frederick Dela Cruz
View more information and nomination forms for UH System Faculty and Staff Awards.
UH Hilo Annual Campus Level Awards
Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
- 2022: Susan Wackerbarth , English
- 2021: Benjamin Zenk , Business
- 2020: Patsy Iwasaki , English
- 2019: Heng “Helen” Tien , Marketing
- 2018: Lisa B. Parr , Marine Science
- 2017: Alexander Nagurney , Psychology
- 2016: Celeste Staton, Dance
- 2015: Colby McNaughton , Education
- 2014: Monica Minnitt , Spanish
- 2013: Rayna Morel , Communication
- 2011: Lauri Sagle , English
- 2010: Amy Gregg, Women's Studies
- 2009: Michael Skinner, History
- 2008: Nadine Wolff, Mathematics
- 2007: Karla Hayashi , English
- 2005: Samuel Gaison, Hawaiian/Hawaiian Language
- 2002: Robin Takahashi, Health/Physical Education
- 2001: Sue Aki, Anthropology/Women's Studies
- 2000: Cheryl Ramos , Psychology
- 1999: Becky Thurston, Psychology
- 1998: Grant Gerrish, Biology
- 1997: Faith Mishina , Spanish
- 1996: Kamila Dudley, French
- 1991: Dan Brown , Anthropology
- 1991: Judith Hora, Business
Koichi and Taniyo Taniguchi Award for Excellence and Innovation
- 2022: Kea Kapahua , Dance
- 2021: Norman Arancon , Horticulture
- 2020: Larry Kimura , Hawaiian Studies
- 2019: Cheryl Gansecki and Steven “Steve” Lundblad , Geology
- 2018: Patsy Y. Iwasaki , English and Communication
- 2017: Lara Gomez , Pharmacy
- 2016: Mahavir Chougule, Pharmaceutical Sciences
- 2015: Kaleonui Hui and John Coney , Physics and Astronomy
- 2013: Philippe Binder , Physics, and Ramon Figueroa-Centano, Mathematics
- 2012: Lorna Tsutsumi , Entomology
- 2011: Keiki Kawaiʻaeʻa , Kahuawaiola Indigenous Teacher Education
- 2010: Richard Crowe and Shawn Laatsch, Astronomy
- 2009: H. Keith Edwards , Computer Science
- 2008: Cheryl Ramos , Psychology
- 2007: Errol Yudko , Psychology
Outstanding Advisor/Mentor Award
- 2007: Cheryl Ramos , Psychology
- 2005: Alton Okinaka , Sociology
- 2004: Jon-Pierre “JP” Michaud , Chemistry
- 2003: Judith Gersting, Computer Science
- 2001: Michael Parsons, Marine Science
- 2000: Craig Severance, Anthropology
View more information and nomination forms for UH Hilo Faculty and Staff Awards.
UH Hilo Biennial Campus Level Awards
Award for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative Activities
- 2021: Shugeng Cao , Pharmaceutical Sciences
- 2019: Tracy Wiegner , Marine Science
- 2017: Leng Chee Chang , Dianqing Sun , and Supakit Wongwiwatthananukit , Pharmacy
- 2015: Susan Jarvi , Pharmaceutical Sciences
- 2011: Rebecca Ostertag , Biology
- 2009: Philippe Binder , Physics
- 2007: Thomas K. Pinhey, Sociology
- 2005: Wayne A. Miyamoto, Art
- 2003: Don E. Hemmes , Biology
- 2001: Daniel E. Brown , Anthropology
- 2000: James O. Juvik, Geography
- 1994: Gary D. Best, History
- 1993: Kevin D. Hopkins, Aquaculture
- 1992: William S. Sakai, Horticulture
- 1991: Ronald A. Amundson, Philosophy
- 1990: John H. L. Cheng, Philosophy
Outstanding University Support Employee Award
- 2021: Annette Sugimoto, Human Resources
- 2019: Marsha Oshiro , College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management
- 2017: Janet Lindsey, North Hawaiʻi Education and Research Center
- 2015: Davelyn Cruz, Social Sciences Office
- 2013: Shana Kaneshiro , Financial Aid Office
- 2011: Kirk Mikami, Business Office
- 2009: Erlinda Walker, Financial Aid Office
- 2007: Yolanda Belog, Social Sciences Division, College of Arts and Sciences
- 2005: Debra Lynn Scott, Natural Sciences Division, College of Arts and Sciences
- 2003: Michelle Miyagi, Library
- 2001: Carole Kuba, Humanities Division, College of Arts and Sciences
- 1992*: Susan Kalima, Office of Academic Affairs
- 1992*: Miri Francis, Office of Student Services
- 1992*: Lisa Takahashi, Office of Administrative Affairs
- 1991*: Chiyono Kinoshita, Office of the Chancellor
- 1991*: Audrey Hirayama, Office of Student Services
- 1991*: Jean Shimose, Office of Administrative Affairs
- 1990*: Barbara Jean Saito, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
- 1990*: Cynthia Reis, Library
- 1990*: Gail Inouye, Trade and Industry
- 1988*: Jane Mitsuda,
- 1988*: Irene Matsuura, Humanities Division, College of Arts and Sciences
*1988-1992 Staff Recognition Award - Staffers of the Year
Professional Staff Award
- 2021: Malia Callo , Office of Registrar
- 2019: Sherrie Padilla , Financial Aid Office
- 2017: Lo-li Chih, Facilities Planning and Construction
- 2015: Nadine Hara , Fiscal Office, College of Pharmacy
- 2013: Corinne Tamashiro, College of Continuing Education and Community Service
- 2011: Kolby Santiago , Financial Aid Office
- 2009: Wesley Tanoue, Office of Campus Technology
- 2005: Jeff Scofield, Financial Aid Office
- 2003: Gail Makuakāne-Lundin, Office of Student Affairs
- 2001: Junko Nowaki, Library
- 1993: Corinne Tamashiro, College of Continuing Education and Community Service
- 1992: Barbara Heintz, Office of Student Affairs
- 1988*: Coreen Ishimaru, Library
*1988-1992 Staff Recognition Award - Staffers of the Year
Excellence in Building & Grounds Maintenance Award
- 2022: William Walters
- 2020: Levi Mangiboyat
- 2016: Kevin Hand
- 2014: Neal Nagao
- 2012: Gordon Mitchell
- 2010: Janice Ho Chee
- 2008: Neal Nagao
- 2006: Dean Miyose
- 2004: Alvin Miyashiro
- 2002: Wesley Kahakua
- 1992*: Gilbert Masu
- 1991*: Albert Yoshitsugu
- 1990*: Richard Urasaki
- 1988*: Paul Daikawa
*1988-1992 Staff Recognition Award - Staffers of the Year - Auxilliary Services
Excellence in Service Award
- 2022: Comfort Sumida , Advising
- 2020: Norman Arancon , Horticulture
- 2018: Miles K. Nagata, Housing
- 2016: Mitchell Anderson, Mathematics
- 2014: Gary Nekoba, Information Technology Services
- 2012: Seri Luangphinith , English
- 2010: Barbara Leonard, Accounting, and Sevki Erdogan, Computer Science
- 2006: Marilyn Brown , Sociology
- 2004: Jackie Johnson, Performing Arts
- 2002: Alton Okinaka , Sociology
- 2000: Judith Gersting, Computer Science
- 1994: Don Hemmes , Biology
- 1994: Craig Severance, Anthropology
- 1993: Larry Joseph, Theater
- 1992: J. Anthony Fernandez, College of Agriculture
Pūlama ʻIke Award
- 2022: Seri Luangphinith , English
- 2020: Francis Dumanig , English
- 2018: Lee Barnette-Dombroski , Manager, Performing Arts Center
- 2016: Gail Makuakāne-Lundin, Interim Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs
- 2014: Emily Tarring, Counselor, Financial Aid
- 2012: Tim Moore , Director, Department of Campus Recreation
- 2010: Lorna Tsutsumi , Entomology, College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resource Management
- 2008: Lynette Egusa, Counselor, Financial Aid Office
- 2002: Haunani Bernardino, Hawaiian Studies, Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language
Distinguished Service Award for Improving Student Life
- 2022: Matthew Kalahiki , Campus Center
- 2020: Mackenzie “Kenzie” Slayton, Campus Recreation
- 2018: James P. “Jim” Mellon , Global & Intercultural Education Programs
- 2016: Kaliko Trapp , Hawaiian Language
- 2014: Tom DeWitt, Marketing
- 2010: Iva Goldman, Communications
- 2008: Lorna Tsutsumi , Entomology
- 2006: Gail Makuakāne-Lundin, Kīpuka Native Hawaiian Student Center
View more information and nomination forms for UH Hilo Faculty and Staff Awards.