They will be recognized at the October 24, 2026, 25th Annual Education Conference
at Odyssey STEM Academy, Lakewood, CA.· Register on Event Brite ·
The Henry Kamae Attendance Award Winner will also be recognized at the
Miniature Golf Tournament on August 14, 2026, in Norwalk, CA Register here by July 20th
2026 Christina & Ray Diaz Scholars Awards |
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| Name | Grade/Year | School District/Institution |
| Damien Utuone | 12 (2026 Grad) | Cathedral High School, Los Angeles |
| Kainoa Ilac | 12 (2026 Grad) | Pioneer Valley High School, Santa Maria Joint Union High School District |
| Mutt Sofeni aka Marty Sofeni | College Soph 2026 | Long Beach City College |
| Adrian Jay Diaz | 09 (2026) | Kauai High School, Hawaii |
| Tina Clement | 09 (2026) | Kauai High School, Hawaii |
| Audrei Kanani Ringor | 09 (2026) | Kauai High School, Hawaii |
| Xavier Goodlow | 12 (2026 grad) | Compton High School, Compton Unified School District |
| Jordynn Fetutasi Hunkin | First Year | Willamette University Law School |
| Persjah Lam Sam | 12 (2026 grad) | Poly High School, Long Beach Unified School District |
Henry Kamae Attendance Awards |
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| Name | Grade/Year | School District/Institution |
| Damien Utuone | 12 (2026 Grad) | Cathedral High School, Los Angeles |
Sevia Ma’ae and Maria Torres Educator Award |
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Name |
Organization |
Position |
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Denelle Zimmerman |
Paramount Park School, Paramount Unified School District |
Teacher |
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Leilani Coco |
Paramount Park School, Paramount Unified School District |
Teacher |
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Elizabeth Robles |
McKinley Elementary School, Long Beach Unified School District |
Teacher |
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Elizabeth Sanches Martin |
Poly High School, Long Beach Unified School District |
Teacher, Coach |
Dr. Alofa and Freda Tanuvasa Community Award |
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Name |
Organization |
Position |
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Heidy Quenga |
Kutturan Chamoru Foundation |
Executive Director |
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Fran Lujan |
Pacific IslandEthnic Art Museum |
Museum Director, Curator |
Sala Auelua Counselor Award |
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Name |
Organization |
Position |
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Veiongo Naufahu |
Carson High School, Los Angeles Unified School District |
Counselor |
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Stephanie Swick |
Will Rogers Middle School, |
Counselor |
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Ruth Perez Ashley Administrator Award: Virtual |
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Name |
Organization |
Position |
| Dr Audrey Yamagata Noji | Mt. San Antonio College |
Vice President, Student Services |
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Dr Rose Ann Bomentre |
Real Journey Academies |
Superintendent |