To acknowledge members of the Chaminade community that go above and beyond in their contributions to the university and the community, Chaminade hosted its 14th Annual Co-Curricular Awards dinner on April 17 in Clarence T.C. Ching Conference Center. Twenty seven awards were presented to three student organizations, one staff member and 18 students.
The Division of Student Affairs, Campus Ministry and the Office of Advising and Career Development presented the awards at the celebration. Every recipient demonstrated outstanding leadership by playing an integral part in making Chaminade a better place to learn.
A few of the awards presented included the Male and Female Athlete of the Year awards, the Dean of Students’ Special Recognition award and the Brother Joseph Becker Awards of Excellence, which are presented to one freshman, sophomore, junior and senior each year who have displayed exceptional leadership in co-curricular activities throughout the academic year.
In addition to honoring outstanding individuals, awards were given to the Chaminade Student Nurses Association and the Rotaract Club, student organizations that have fostered a positive environment at the university.
The students, staff and student-run organizations recognized at the Annual Co-Curricular Awards, and others that share the same commitment to leadership and service, are what make receiving an education at Chaminade so special.
2019 CO-CURRICULAR AWARDS
AWARDS PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP (OSAL)
Bro. Joseph Becker Awards of Excellence:
Awarded annually to a freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior who displayed exceptional leadership through involvement in co-curricular activities.
Freshman: Amber Sablan
Sophomore: Symone Perez
Junior: Shane Cobacha
Senior: Claire Riggan
Bro. Elmer Dunsky Outstanding Student Organization Award:
Awarded annually to a student organization who has gone beyond the bounds of their membership by helping to create a positive campus environment for all students and made an outstanding contribution to Chaminade University as an organization.
Chaminade Student Nursing Association
Rotaract Club
Fr. Stephen Tutas Program Award for Excellence:
Awarded annually to a student or student organization who has exceptional creativity, planning, and execution of a university program which significantly contributed to the quality of life at Chaminade.
Tales & Treats (Lumanai O Samoa/Micronesian Club)
Rev. David Schuyler Advisor of the Year Award:
Awarded annually to a member of faculty, staff or administration who advises a student club/organization and consistently helped to identify, encourage, and support students in their leadership development and campus involvement, repeatedly demonstrated a commitment to the community and its needs, and expanded the horizons, skills and value systems of Chaminade students by providing support and guidance within co-curricular life.
Dr. David Carter
AWARDS PRESENTED BY ATHLETICS
Male Athlete of the Year:
Awarded annually to a student-athlete who represents Chaminade University in a prideful and honorable manner during his season.
Grant Dressler (Men’s Basketball)
Female Athlete of the Year:
Awarded annually to a student-athlete who represents Chaminade University in a prideful and honorable manner during her season.
Emma Tecklenberg (Women’s Volleyball)
Silversword Award:
Recognizes an act or series of acts associated with an athletic activity that represents the spirit of the Marianist philosophy to include sportsmanship, integrity, honesty, truthfulness and respect for self and others.
Erik Schieve (Men’s Basketball)
AWARDS PRESENTED BY CAMPUS MINISTRY
Campus Ministry Award:
Awarded to a student who has participated in all areas of Campus Ministry (liturgy, community service and retreats). This person is an all-around amazing member of the Campus Ministry ‘ohana.
Adam Perez
Liturgy Award:
Awarded to an individual who has willingly volunteered his or her time and talent to contribute to the quality and spirituality of our weekend and special liturgies and prayer experiences.
Savannah Delos Santos
Andrew Ines
Retreat Leader of the Year:
Acknowledges the overwhelming commitment and dedication shown by a retreat leader in creating communities of support, faith, and love on campus.
Claire Riggan
Service Award:
Acknowledges outstanding servant leadership in the area of restorative justice and service for the people and the `āina (land) of Hawaii.
Antonio Bonnetty
AWARDS PRESENTED BY THE OFFICE OF ADVISING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Distinguished Tutor of the Year:
Acknowledges the outstanding commitment and dedication shown by a tutor to serve the Chaminade University of Honolulu community.
Spencer Lee
Outstanding Orientation Leader:
Awarded to an Orientation Leader who has displayed exemplary performance of their duties.
Adam Perez
Nicole Sagapolutele
Outstanding Peer Mentor:
Awarded to a Peer Mentor who has displayed exemplary performance of their duties.
Savannah Delos Santos
Marvin Trantham
AWARDS PRESENTED BY RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Residence Hall Association Award of Excellence:
Awarded to a Resident Hall Association Representative who is a role model for other representatives, has demonstrated strong leadership skills and who positively impacted the organization and residential community.
Je’sha-Ariana Outlaw-Pila
Resident Assistant Award of Excellence:
Awarded to a Resident Assistant who has a high-level of maturity, exhibits the ability to work as an individual community leader as well as an active participant on the Residential Life team.
Jamie Beesley-Wadzinsk
AWARDS PRESENTED BY DEAN OF STUDENTS
Dean of Students’ Special Recognition:
Recognizes a student who in his or her time at Chaminade has continuously contributed to the betterment of the overall community.
Andrew Trapsi
Frederick K.K. Kauhane, Sr. Aloha Spirit Award:
Antonio Bonnetty
Awarded annually to students who exhibit a humble, cheerful, and generous spirit; a dedication to fostering a sense of `ohana around campus and the ability to raise other’s spirits by consistently improving the environment around them.
Antonio Bonnetty
Savannah Delos Santos
Henry Halenani Gomes Alaka‘i Award:
Recognizes a Chaminade undergraduate student who has demonstrated excellence in leadership and service to the Native Hawaiian community.
Ryan Kawena Phillips
The Chaminade HOSA-Future Health Professionals club began in the spring semester of 2018. By summer, they had two wins under their belt from a statewide and international competition.
Chaminade’s HOSA club competed and placed in the Public Health and Extemporaneous Health Poster categories. A team of seven students, led by HOSA club president Rosemarie Maltezo, won first place for their Public Health team video presentation on disaster preparedness. Sophomore Jeni Marin Ruis won second place for her live poster presentation on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 6|18 Initiative, which aims to reduce healthcare costs by addressing six expensive health conditions like asthma and high blood pressure.
The Chaminade Award is given each year to a faculty or staff member who exhibits a continuous commitment to Marianist values. This year’s recipient, Sr. Malia Wong, is a Chaminade alumna and has been a senior lecturer in religious studies at Chaminade University for over 18 years. In addition to teaching classes, Sr. Malia also creates an All Things Marianist video series, documents plants and trees on campus and their natural medicinal properties and makes regular visits to individuals in the hospital—to name just a few.
Riu Jiang Huang, this year’s recipient of the Marianist Award, has been an electrician at Chaminade for over 20 years. There is no obstacle too big for Riu. He constantly finds creative solutions to problems, approaches every individual with a smile and communicates the spirit of faith, service and commitment in all that he does. Riu is known for his ability to bring laughter and joy and expressing his kindness through actions.
The Founder’s Award is presented each year to a student who has exhibited a spirit of faith, demonstrated a commitment to Marianist values and served as a role model for the Chaminade community. Savannah Delos Santos was the well-deserved recipient this year. She is an active participant in Campus Ministry, was a member of the university’s strategic planning task force, is a participant in the Hogan Entrepreneurial Program, interned for a fashion designer and helped plan a national conference. Her enthusiastic willingness to embrace every opportunity that is presented to her indicates both her faith and her response to God’s call.
Faculty and staff members were recognized on Friday, December 7 for their incredible contributions and years of service at Chaminade University at the annual faculty and staff holiday luncheon.
