Hawaii high schools and outstanding students received $88,500 from HMSA
The 2020 HMSA Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program celebrated its 15th year of recognizing Hawaii high schools and seniors who excel in academics, athletics, community service, healthy activities, and sportsmanship.
HMSA awarded 15 student scholarships worth $5,000 each. Nine high schools were recognized for achieving the highest program scores in their league (classified by enrollment) in academics, athletics, community service, healthy activities, and sportsmanship. The nine highest-scoring schools received a $1,500 award.
“During these challenging times, it’s important that we support local students in their pursuit of higher education,” said HMSA President and Chief Executive Officer Mark M. Mugiishi, M.D., F.A.C.S. “We honor these amazing students who've shown that hard work and the desire to help others can make a difference in the lives of so many people.”
HMSA has sponsored the Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program in partnership with the Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) since 2005 to recognize all-around accomplishments by high schools and reward individual students with scholarships. These are students who understand the importance of balance in the classroom, on the playing field, and in the community.
Due to the COVID -19 pandemic, HMSA made the difficult decision to cancel the awards luncheon, previously scheduled for June 13, 2020, for the health and safety of the awardees, participants, and the community.
View the 2020 HMSA Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program video.
HMSA Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program 2020 Winning Schools
Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF)
Small School (fewer than 200 students):
Parker School
Large School (200 students or more):
Keaau High School
Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH)
Small School (fewer than 400 students):
University Laboratory School
Large School (400 students or more):
Hawaii Baptist Academy
Kauai Interscholastic Federation (KIF)
Waimea High School
Maui Interscholastic League (MIL)
Small School (fewer than 350 students):
Maui Preparatory Academy
Large School (350 students or more):
Kamehameha Schools Maui
Oahu Interscholastic Association (OIA)
Small School (fewer than 1,300 students):
Kahuku High and Intermediate School
Large School (1,300 students or more):
Moanalua High School
HMSA Kaimana Awards & Scholarship Program 2020 Student Scholarship Winners
Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF)
Catherine Chow, Keaau High School
Jaymie Kunitomo, Konawaena High School
Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH)
Mauhia Kimata, Punahou School
Lindsay Sasaki, Hawaii Baptist Academy
Kylee Takanishi, ‘Iolani School
Kassidy Trang, Hawaii Baptist Academy
Kauai Interscholastic Federation (KIF)
Asha McGinnis, Kapaa High School
Kallen Wachi, Waimea High School
Maui Interscholastic League (MIL)
William Kepler, Kihei Charter School
Ameera Waterford, Seabury Hall
Oahu Interscholastic Association (OIA)
Izabell Izzi, Waianae High School
Pearl Lee, Kalani High School
Samantha Ono, Kaimuki High School
Isabelle Pescaia, Waialua High and Intermediate School
Shirfei Tay, Moanalua High School
About HMSA
Caring for the people of Hawaii is our promise and our privilege. Working together with employers, partners, and physicians and other health care providers, we promote well-being; develop reliable, affordable health plans; and support members with clear, thoughtful guidance.
HMSA is the most experienced health plan in the state, covering more than half of Hawaii’s population. As a recognized leader, we embrace our responsibility to strengthen the health and well-being of our community.
Headquartered on Oahu with centers and offices statewide to serve our members, HMSA is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
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