This award was established by Tadashi and Elizabeth Nakaeda Kunimoto to honor Masaki and Momoe Kunimoto, founders of Chikara Products, Inc., specializing in Hawai'i's foods, such as Aloha Tofu, Maui Natto, and Chikara Konnyaku. The Masaki and Momoe Kunimoto Memorial Award will be awarded on alternate years - even years to a faculty member, and odd years to a student - who makes a significant contribution to vocational and technical education within the University of Hawai'i Community Colleges.
2013 (Student Award)