Department of Human Resources

Department of Human Resources

Ka ʻOihana Hoʻomohala Limahana

Employee Recognition Program

City and County of Honolulu employees are recognized annually for outstanding achievements and dedicated service

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2024

MAYOR’S AWARDS

Employee of the Year

Overall 2024 Awardee

Department of Enterprise Services
Rebecca E. Choquette

Employee of the Year

Department Awardees

Board of Water Supply

Bryan K. Chong
Tarra K. Coleman

Department of Budget and Fiscal Services
Reid T. Goto

Department of the Corporation Counsel
Ronell B. Badua

Department of Customer Services
Velma C. Joshua-Eliptico

Department of Design and Construction
Lynn M. Ikeda

Department of Enterprise Services
Rebecca E. Choquette

Department of Environmental Services
Julie Ann U. Leano
Richard N. Nieves

Department of Facility Maintenance
Jesus Aburto
Starla K. Takahara

Department of Human Resources
Wendy K.W. Lee

Department of the Medical Examiner
Ralph Dexter C. Dela Cruz

Department of Parks and Recreation
Johnny P. Retuta Jr.
Lindsey L. Watanabe

Department of Planning and Permitting
Michael A. Kat

Department of the Prosecuting Attorney
Leeann A. Domingo

Department of Transportation Services
Stuart A. Ujimori

Honolulu Emergency Services Department
Alisa T. Vincent

Honolulu Fire Department
Brent K. Dillabaugh
Keahi J. Ho
Brittnie S. Lau

Honolulu Police Department
Bonnie Ann S.L. Lee
Kaiminaauao S.E. Mead
Jonathon W.Y. Rakieten
Deena J. Thoemmes-Hibbs

Manager of the Year

Overall 2024 Awardee

Honolulu Fire Department
Blake A.K. Takahashi

Manager of the Year

Department Awardees

Board of Water Supply
Henderson L.K. Nuuhiwa

Department of Budget and Fiscal Services
Dennis R.A. Kanno

Honolulu Fire Department
Blake A.K. Takahashi

Department of Human Resources
Jennifer K. Tobin

Department of Parks and Recreation
Francis Amar V. Tabios

Outstanding Deputy Corporation Counsel

Department Awardee

Department of the Corporation Counsel
Moana A. Yost

Outstanding Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Department Awardee

Department of the Prosecuting Attorney
Mark S.P. Yuen

Exceptional Achievement Award

Outstanding Departmental Project

Department of Budget and Fiscal Services
Nancy Abilay
Joan Alexander
Alii-Mana T. Fujii
Phyllis W. Fujiwara
Dave A. Gandule
Naomi K. Ho
Connie T. Kaneshiro
Yeuk Lan L. Lau
Emerald T. Le
Nicole K. Masaki
Sarah R. Matsumura
Rina J. Mew
Naomi J. Mochizuki
Kelly K. Nakano
Kelli J. Nishimura
Nancy Y. Pyun
Nozomi K. Tamanaha
Taryn A. Taw
Zhe Sheng Wen

Department of Human Resources
Jacqueline L. Bali-Park
Nicol L. Bega
Renee H. Cho
Peggy S. Kanemori
Mary E. Keomaka
Kessy K. Kepaa
Sanreen L. Lian
Valerie T. Miner
Tannequah K. Nunies
Charliene D. Perez
Shannon S. Tolentino

Department of Information Technology
David M. Au
Ada C. Auw-Robinson
Gigi P. Chan
Wilson G. Chan
Cullen C. Cheng
Byron Chu
Layne N. Fujioka
Travis K. Kamioka
Sheldon K. Kono
Kevin J. Kunisaki
Gavin T. Lemasa
Jenny H. Marion
Jerry S. Miyahira
Brian T. Miyata
Jonathan M. Ortal
David R. Ross
Karl E. Sueyoshi
Jessica S. Viyar
Liwen Yao
Raymond M. Yee
Johny Zheng

2024

SERVICE AWARDS

50

Years of Service Award

Department of Design and Construction
Robert P.L. Yee

45

Years of Service Award

Board of Water Supply
Leonard K.K. Chang

Department of Environmental Services
Earle R. Chang

Office of the City Clerk
Vicki K.N. Chung

35

Years of Service Award

Board of Water Supply
Orrin G. Batalon
Clayton J. Lee
Veronica K. Leoiki-Mutch
Lance S. Topas
Becky H. Uchida

Department of Budget and Fiscal Services
Michelle M. Denault
Derwin R. Shimabukuro

Department of the Corporation Counsel
Paul B. Javier

Department of Design and Construction
Allyn Y.S. Lee

Department of Enterprise Services
Noreen M. Akagi
Edleen U. Doctorello-Hayme

Department of Environmental Services
Alden I. Abe
Rex Chong
Lyman M. Furuto
David H. Heard
Bobby K. Kelii
Clement Kock-Wah Jr.
Terry K. Onizuka
Shannon K. Preece
Charles J.A. Sermersheim
John J. Tabangcura
Dennis M. Tsuruda
Arthur C.T.C. Wong

Department of Facility Maintenance
Gordon F. Komesu
Clyde S. Takahashi

Department of Human Resources
Romney A. Bitanga

Department of Parks and Recreation
Joann K. Beall
Alma J. Ho
Benjamin F. Kanae Jr.
Mason K. Kataoka
Darlene E. Makekau
Scot M. Mitamura
Carl J. Phillips
Wesley M. Shiroma

Department of the Prosecuting Attorney
April K. Aiwohi
Adele Choy
Tammy M. Hurley

Department of Transportation Services
Ty T. Fukumitsu
Scott Y. Matsumoto

Royal Hawaiian Band
Eric W.Y. Kop

Office of the City Clerk
Joy N. Yamane

25

Years of Service Award

Board of Water Supply
Wesley W. Buendia
Andrew C. Freitas
Kauai G. Hilo
Keith T. Ishinaga
Terrence T. Kim
Chester M. Nakachi

Department of Budget and Fiscal Services
Karen N. Wago

Department of the Corporation Counsel
Reid M. Yamashiro

Department of Design and Construction
Brian T. Imai

Department of Enterprise Services
Rana-Ann F. Kowal
Dominador A. Manzano

Department of Environmental Services
Merlita B. Alimagno
Toma D. Barrett
Victor S. Cruz
Henry D. Gabriel
Benjamin T. Goshert
Russell H. Hatada
Kelly G. Jenkins
Anderson E. Keaunui
Stephen A. Martin
Jeffrey K. Okagawa
Glenn J. Parker Jr.
John R. Pobuk
Marlon R. Reyes
Byran K. Sherwood Sr.
Michael S. Talalotu

Department of Facility Maintenance
Charlie A. Abe
Claire S.T. Kodama
Melita D. Pedrina

Department of Human Resources
Denise L. Tsukayama

Department of Parks and Recreation
Robert L. Craft II
Harlan T. Kubo
Randal A. Iwane
Lester Y. Yamashiro

Department of the Prosecuting Attorney
Marymae K. Bennett
Debra M. Takehara
Loren J. Thomas

Department of Transportation Services
Kelly A. Akasaki

Honolulu Fire Department

Christopher K. Akiona
Jason J. Apuya
Stanford J. Aquino
Kainoa N. Asato
Todd B. Cabral
Joseph C. Condlin
Alan A. Hackbarth
William M. Harris
Dean I. Hashimoto
Dave A. Higa
Keahi J. Ho
Alexander Y. Ibi
Jonathan J. Kam

Ocean P. Kaowili
William M. Kapua Jr.
Reid N. Kawachika
Dwayne K. Kodama
Joseph B. Lapinad
Colin K.W. Lee
Kirk A. Maluo
Jesse K. Meyers
Jonathan K. Miwa
Joel K. Nakaya
Jay K. Nourrie
Dyron K. Ota
Kaikane S. Parker

Jay K. Peloso
Cody E. Racoma
Jeffrey D. Roache
Anthony L. Sabatini
Blake A.K. Takahashi
Brent I. Takemoto
Nestor B. Tumacder
Aina K. Watson
Stewart N. Williams Jr.
Kalu A. Wolfe
Shaun M. Wray
Shawn A. Yoshimura

Office of the City Council
Robert T. Sato

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