Awards:
• Hawaii Farm Bureau Legislator of the Year, 2017
• AARP Hawaii Certificate of Appreciation for CARE Act, 2016
• Guide Dogs of Hawaii Certificate of Appreciation for supporting Visually Impaired Children in Hawaii, 2016
• Hawaii State Hospital Door to Hawaii's Future for supporting the Goddard Project, 2015
• Hawaii Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association Legislator of the Year Award, 2013
• Easter Seals Hawaii Certificate of Appreciation, 2013
• Humane Society of the United States Humane State Legislator Award, 2006
• Republic of Korea National Assembly Congratulatory Award, 2006
• AARP Hawaii Certificate of Appreciation for Consumer Protection, 2006
• Korean American Coalition Pioneer Award in Leadership, 2003
• Hawaii Jaycees Three Outstanding Young Persons, 2001
• Hawaii Technology Trade Association Outstanding Civic Leadership Award, 2000

Community Activities:
• Nuuanu Valley Association
• Pacific Heights Coalition
• Roosevelt High School Alumni Association
• Kawananakoa Middle School PTSA
• Pauoa School PTA
• Nuuanu Elementary School PTA
• Pauoa HI-PAL Baseball