
From top left, Lorna Arita-Tsutsumi, Lynette Egusa, Neal Nagao and Cheryl Ramos.
Hilo celebrated 60 years of service to the community and recognized faculty, staff and student workers for outstanding performance.
Lorna Arita-Tsutsumi, a professor of entomology, received the Distinguished Service Award for Improving Student Life.
Lynette N. Egusa, a counselor in the financial aid office, received the Pulama ‘Ike Award.
Neal Nagao, building maintenance supervisor, received the Excellence in Building and Grounds Maintenance Award.
Cheryl M. Ramos, an assistant professor of psychology, received the Taniguchi Award for Excellence and Innovation.