Before his retirement, one of the last acts of Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald was to present awards to Hawaii State Judiciary employees who have distinguished themselves through exceptional service and accomplishments. From exceptional case management to diligent record keeping, this year’s awardees are dedicated to maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of the Judiciary.
Among the more than 20 honorees from HGEA is recent retiree Michele “Maile” Holt, who received the Meritorious Service Award. Holt served as a circuit court clerk II and was a Unit 3 member since 2003.
The recipients of this year’s awards are:
Meritorious Service Award
- Michele “Maile” Holt (ret.), circuit court clerk II, Unit 3
Group Meritorious Service Award
- Shelley Carter, social worker V, Unit 13
- Glen Lefiti, social worker IV, Unit 13
- Wendy Opiopio, social worker IV, Unit 13
- Jendi Saldana, social service assistant V, Unit 3
- Shannon Savage, social worker IV, Unit 13
Spirit of the Judiciary Award
- Rebekah Lee, court operations specialist IV, Unit 13
- Darla Requelman, estate & guardianship specialist, Unit 3
Certificate of Commendation
- Wade Hirashi (ret.), Human Resources Manager, Excluded Member
- Jacqueline Raquel, clerical section supervisor, Unit 4
Group Certificate of Commendation
- Sandra Roman, court documents supervisor, Unit 4
- Grace Cabaccang-Sajor, judicial clerk II, Unit 3
- Sheri Lee Chong, court documents clerk I, Unit 3
- Chelsea Lynn Clarke, judicial clerk I, Unit 3
- Molly Fernandez-Kahakauwila, court documents clerk III, Unit 3
- Nadine Gomes, court documents clerk III, Unit 3
- Stacey Hoeft, court documents clerk III, Unit 3
- Amanda Kaili, court documents clerk III, Unit 3
- Charlene Pinheiro, court documents clerk III, Unit 3
- Clarence Respicio, judicial clerk II, Unit 3
- Kara Rusho, court documents clerk I, Unit 3
- Lisa Texeira, judicial clerk IV, Unit 3
- Cheylah-Marie Uyeda, judicial clerk II, Unit 3