The

The

“Norman Ahakuelo”

United Way Labor Award

THE AWARD

The award is named to honor the memory of Norman Ahakuelo, a Business Manager – Financial Secretary for the IBEW Local 1260, who strongly supported the United Way and was one of the founding fathers of our local Community Services Program. This esteemed and visionary leader was honored by countless friends and constituents in the business, labor, human services and political community. He will be remembered as a man of his word and we will always be grateful for his contributions in making the quality of life better for union members as well as for the greater community. This great man was a revered leader and a dear friend with a powerful commitment and passion for the labor movement, always striving to improve the working conditions and quality of life for all people. His legacy is a lesson to us all: “to learn from the past in order to focus on the future”.

THE PROCESS

Each year a applicationform will be forwarded to all Local Labor Unionsin the state of Hawaii requesting nominations and outlining the process, criteria and timeline. Each Local Labor Union will be asked to submit at least one nomination annually. This prestigious award will be presented to aLocal Union Organization or Local Union member who has volunteered and made a significant contribution to the community. Labor Unions and their members serve their communities throughout the year by volunteering and donating a great deal of time, money and talent. This annual award will be presented to a Union member or Local Union Organization at the United Way Annual Luncheon.

THE TIMELINE

All nominations must be submitted to the Hawaii State AFL-CIO office byFebruary 19, 2010. The award will be presented atUnited Way’s Annual Meeting:

  • Aloha United Wayon April 23rd, 2010.
  • Maui United Way TBD.
  • Hawaii Island United Way TBD.

THE SELECTION

An individual or Labor Union who possesses a combination of the following qualifications would meet the requirements for this recognition. Services must have been provided to a Health & Human Services organization. These qualifications are offered as a guide. However, they are indicative of what the Selection Committee will be searching for.

The individual candidate or Labor Union:

A: is a member of a Union or is a Local Labor Union.

B:has served in bringing community services to a Health & Human Services organization or has been instrumental in doing so.

C:has been an outstanding volunteer for community-based organizations or as a Union has contributed to community building.

D:is active in promoting the United Way.

E: has served on non-profit boards and committees or as a Union has met the need of the community through collaboration.

F:has shown outstanding leadership in the community or as a Union has had a tangible effect on the impact of community services.

Please print all information Due Date:February 19, 2010

RECORD OF CANDIDATE/UNION:

(Give pertinent facts: dates, locations, service provided, etc. If more space is needed, please use extra sheets.)

  1. What organization/program received services:

B: What services were provided to the organization/programlisted above:

C: List Board(s) or committee(s) served on:

D:Community issues and services impacted by the nominee:

Please return this form to your island liaison:

Ronald Tanaka

Aloha United Way-200 N. Vineyard Blvd. #700 Honolulu, HI96817

Lena Staton

Maui United Way- 270 Hookani St. #301Wailuku, HI96793

Steven Querobin

Hawaii island United Way- 142 Kinoole St. #A Hilo, HI 96720

For questions please contact Lynn Ching at 543-2212.