Awards

Since 1938, an important part of our mission has been to improve the health and well-being of our members and all the people of Hawaii through health promotion and education and other community services. Community award programs are one of the special ways HMSA fulfills this commitment.

HMSA’s community award programs focus on staying healthy and encouraging and helping others to do the same. As you look through the award pages, you’ll see that the programs correspond with two broad demographics:

• Young people, particularly those who serve as role models for their peers. The winners are likely to be community leaders in the future. Two statewide competitions, the HMSA Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program and HMSA’s Teen Video Awards Contest, promote physical activity and making healthy choices in Island youth.
• Seniors, in particular those who take personal responsibility for their well-being and contribute to the well-being of their peers. The Akamai Living Senior Lifetime Achievement Awards recognize Island seniors who remain vital community members through volunteerism and service.