State Senate Recognizes Hawai‘i Green Growth Partnership
State Senate of Hawai'i recognizes Hawai'i Green Growth partnership
March 4, 2016 - Mahalo to the State Senate of Hawai‘i and Senator Mike Gabbard for recognizing the Hawai'i Green Growth partnership during a Senate Floor Presentation for leadership in driving sustainable development in Hawai'i through innovative initiatives, particularly the Aloha+ Challenge. Mahalo nui loa to our many outstanding partners for your commitment and leadership over the past five years, and your collaboration to charting the pathway to 2030!
Accepting the certificate on behalf of the diverse partnership, Celeste Connors Connors and Breanna Rose represented the Hawai‘i Green Growth staff team, Dr. Kamana'opono Crabbe CEO for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs represented the Aloha+ Challenge signatories, Rob Parsons Environmental Coordinator for the County of Maui represented the counties, Piia Aarma President for Pineapple Tweed PR & Marketing represented the private sector and non-governmental partners, and Matt Lynch Sustainability Coordinator for the University of Hawai‘i represented academia and youth engagement. A very special mahalo to Audrey Newman, Senior Advisor for Hawai‘i Green Growth, for her visionary leadership in founding this collaborative partnership in 2011.
