The West Hawaii Realtor Association celebrated those in the real estate profession during an awards banquet Nov. 22 at the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai.
The inaugural Kupono Award recognized five individuals for their extraordinary service, caring spirit and professionalism that earned them the highest respect from their peers, clients and community.
Pictured, from left, are Tom Hasslinger, editor West Hawaii Today, event sponsor; Gretchen Osgood, Hawaiian Island Real Estate; Susan Miedema, Windermere/C&H Properties; Angel Wannemacher, Hawaii Beach and Golf Properties; Sue Brown, Sue Brown Realty and Associates; Kelly Shaw, Elite Pacific Properties and Mel Ventura, executive VP, Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union, event sponsor. (Photo courtesy John Gailliard / Kona Creative Images)