The Historic Hawaii Foundation honored the Office of Maunakea Management with a 2017 Preservation Commendation Award at its 43rd annual Preservation Honor Award Ceremony held Friday, May 19. The foundation’s awards are Hawaii’s highest recognition of preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and interpretation of the state’s architectural, archaeological and cultural heritage.
The commendation was presented to Office of Maunakea Management, Maunakea Management Board, Kahu Ku Mauna- a volunteer council comprised of Hawaiian cultural resource persons who serve as advisors, and Pacific Consulting Services, Inc. for preservation efforts related to the long-term historic property monitoring plan for University of Hawaii managed lands on Mauna Kea.