Awards and Recognition

• 2009/2010 HMA Hawaii Physician of the Year
• 2009 Legislator of the Year, Hawaii Dental Association
• 2008 Outstanding Elected Leader, Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawaii
• 2007 Visionary Leadership Award, American Psychology Association
• 2007 Friend of the Family Award, Hawaii Family Forum and Hawaii Catholic Conference
• 2006 Aloha Spirit Film Festival Award
• 2006 Kulia Award, Hawaii Primary Care Association Legislator of the Year
• 2005 Legislator of the Year, Hawaii Psychological Association