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Hawaii’s
Living Reef Awards
In conjunction with
Hawaii’s Living Reef Program, the Coral Reef Outreach Network
(CRON) has developed an annual Living Reef Awards Program. The
goal of the Living Reef Awards Program is to honor groups and
individuals that promote a healthy reef ecosystem and go above
and beyond in their action to make a difference in preserving
our reefs, appropriate to their resources and ability. The awards
honored and recognize organizations, groups or individuals that
do the most to preserve Hawaii’s reef ecosystem.
Actions by industry and community
are vital to coral reef conservation, and by honoring ongoing
activities, this program acknowledged this important work and
stimulate additional preservation efforts.
The awards program was created
as part of Hawaii’s Living Reef program to create awareness
of the importance the coral reef plays in our island lifestyle.
Acknowledging stewards of Hawaii’s coral reefs is essential
to Hawaii’s health. To sustain the Hawaiian way of life
public awareness of coral reef conservation is crucial. Our goal
is to honor and encourage positive behaviors that will protect
and nurture this life-giving natural resource. ”
COMMERCIAL DIVISION
- Ocean Recreation Business (Businesses
who specialize in diving, snorkeling, kayaking, or other ocean-related
activities)
- Travel/Tourism Businesses (Businesses
that offer services to tourists such as hotels, destination
attractions, transport, etc.)
- Commercial/retail Business (All
other commercial organizations)
NON-COMMERCIAL DIVISION
- Government Agency (All
federal, state, and local government agencies that are not focused
on education)
- Education (Organizations
or individuals whose primary function is to offer education
services)
- Non-Governmental Organizations
(Organizations or individuals representing organizations)
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT (A special
category to recognize an individual who has devoted a lifetime
to coral reef conservation)
Winners in each category will received
specially designed trophy, designed by Tiffany and Company Jewelers,
Inc., and acknowledgement at the luncheon. Community Division
winners also received monetary awards. There was a perpetual trophy
awarded among the industry categories.
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