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The AWWA Hawaii Section annually recognizes select members that have contributed significantly to the organization through its awards program. The Hawaii Section awards include the George Warren Fuller Award, the Outstanding Section Member Award, and the Special Recognition Award. Click here to see a listing of past awardees.

2012 GEORGE WARREN FULLER AWARDEE

George Warren Fuller Awards are presented annually by the American Water Works Association to the sections’ respective selected members for their distinguished service to the water supply field in commemoration of the sound engineering skill . . . the brilliant diplomatic talent . . . and the constructive leadership which characterized the life of George Warren Fuller.

George Warren Fuller was first of all a capable engineer, equipped with a mind that never closed a channel to new ideas. He was an inventive technician - first in the laboratory, later in engineering and design. He was a skilled negotiator, a public relations counsel who never called himself one, but who by such skill persuaded reluctant city officials that they were very wise to authorize sanitary improvements. He was a loyal citizen who found himself able and willing to render service to his country during World War I. He was uncannily able to give ear to the ideas and aspirations of younger men in the field and to inspire in them the spirit of leadership that he possessed. He believed in the organization of technical and professional men and devoted himself fully to the advancement of their associations and societies.

This year's recipient is Jon Muraoka, who has been an outstanding contributing member of AWWA, AWWA Hawaii Section and the Hawaii water industry.  His dedicated efforts over the years in multiple leadership roles with the Hawaii Section has been an invaluable asset in helping sustain the viability and vigor of the Hawaii Section.  His over arching services beyond the Hawaii Section has helped bridge relationships with other organizations involved in the water field and has earned him widespread respect among his water colleagues.  In spite of heavy responsibilities associated with being a corporate principal of a local consulting civil engineering firm, he continues his selfless efforts to promote safe drinking water in Hawaii.  

Jon joined AWWA in 1996 and has held numerous positions within the Hawaii Section, including:

In addition, Jon was the 2009 recipient of the AWWA Hawaii Section Outstanding Section Member Award.

Jon is a graduate of Iolani High School in Honolulu and attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1990. Jon began his engineering career with the City of Oakland, California in 1991. In 1995, Jon moved back to Hawaii and joined Fukunaga & Associates, Inc., where today he serves as the Vice President of the firm.

You can click here or on the photo to the left to see Jon being congratulated by Fukunaga & Associates, Inc. Chairman Royce Fukunaga and wife Jane. Congratulations to Jon for all of his tireless contributions to the AWWA Hawaii Section!

2012 OUTSTANDING SECTION MEMBER AWARDEES

The Outstanding Section Member Award is presented to a member who through his/her interest and demonstrated activity has contributed significantly to the progress and well-being of the AWWA Hawaii Section, but who has not otherwise previously been recognized. The 2012 recipients are Mike Street and Timothy Lum Yee.

The Hawaii Section recognized Mike for serving as conference chair in 2010 and 2011. His contribution to the overall success of these conferences was through his good planning and coordination with the members of the conference committee. Tim is recognized for his service as as Consultant Trustee, past service as Young Professionals (YP) co-chair and active participation to promote YP participation, and assistance with the conference technical program sessions.

You can click here or on the photo to the left to see Mike (left) and Tim (right) receiving their awards from AWWA President-Elect Charles Anderson. Congratulations to both of them for their outstanding contributions to the AWWA Hawaii Section.

2012 SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDEES

The Special Recognition Award recognizes members who have untiringly served the Section in some capacity during the past year. This year the Hawaii Section recognizes Trevor Inouye and Juanita Colon.

We recognize Juanita for the enthusiasm and energy that she put in as Chair of the Small Water Systems Committee chair and the public outreach programs that she coordinates in her community. We also recognize Trevor for his coordinating/putting together preconference sessions (this year and last).

You can click here or on the photo to the left to see Trevor and Juanita receiving their awards from AWWA President-Elect Charles Anderson. Congratulations to both Trevor and Juanita for all of their valuable contributions to the AWWA Hawaii Section.