Aloha mai kākou,
It is time to nominate individuals for the 2026 Neʻepapa Awards.
Our campus success is built on the work of every single one of you. Since 2014, the Neʻepapa Awards have celebrated the individuals who serve as the “paddlers” of our shared journey, contributing to our collective momentum.
This year, award categories align with the College’s values to honor those whose work and connections reflect these values and move our campus community forward as one. As these are new categories and no longer based on unit or employee classification, all individuals are eligible for nomination, including past Neʻepapa recipients.
📌 Nominations are due by Sunday, May 31.
The awards will be presented during the Neʻepapa Gathering:
Thursday, August 20
3:00–6:00 p.m.
ʻŌhiʻa Cafeteria
There will be food and entertainment. Please see flyer for more details.
📌 Please RSVP by Monday, August 3.
We hope to see you there. Come, talk story, connect, and celebrate together. Mahalo for taking the time to recognize each other’s hard work and for helping to propel Kapiʻolani Community College forward together.
Misaki
Chancellor