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Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award

The Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award was created to make a difference in public education by recognizing outstanding public school principals in Hawaii for their efforts to provide high-quality learning opportunities for their students. Underwritten by the Island Insurance Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Island Insurance, the award is named in honor of Masayuki Tokioka, noted businessman, community leader, founder of Island Insurance and a public school graduate in Hawaii.

Currently in its 18th year, the award has given over $600,000 to Hawaii public school principals in recognition of their efforts and to assist in funding high-impact school projects. Past recipients have used their award monies to launch or expand school projects such as an aquaponics program, science resource center, high school transition and college preparation programs, culinary arts program and digital arts programs.

2024 Recipient
TOMMY COX

Kapa’a High School

2023 Recipient
SHARON BECK

Ka‘u High & Pahala Elementary

2020 Recipient
RAY PIKELNY

Waianae Elementary

2019 Recipient
STACIE KUNIHISA

Kanoelani Elementary

2018 Recipient
CORRINNE YOGI

Kipapa Elementary

2017 Recipient
DARLENE JAVAR

Naalehu Elementary

2016 Recipient
MAHINA ANGUAY

Waimea High

2015 Recipient
DEAN CEVALLOS

Keaau High

2014 Recipient
EDWARD OSHIRO

Ewa Makai Middle

2013 Recipient
KEITH HAYASHI

Waipahu High

2012 Recipient
DEBRA LINDSEY

Koloa Elementry

2011 Recipient
TOM KURASHIGE

Aiea Intermediate

2009 Recipient
JANICE ESPIRITU

Kaunakakai Middle

2008 Recipient
MYRON MONTE

Dole Middle

2007 Recipient
NORMAN PANG

Holomua Elementary

2006 Recipient
ROBERT STEVENS

Radford High

2005 Recipient
RANDALL MIURA

Leihoku Elementary

2004 Recipient
PATRICIA PEDERSEN

Waipahu High