Nominations open for Golden Pineapple Awards for Catholic school educators and administrators
Hawaii Catholic Schools and Chaminade University announced on Mar. 27 that nominations are now being accepted for the Golden Pineapple Awards, which recognize outstanding teachers, specialists, and administrators in Catholic schools across Hawaii. The recipients for the 2025-2026 school year will be named at a recognition ceremony in May.
The awards aim to highlight excellence among educators and leaders within the state’s Catholic school system. Winners will receive a Golden Pineapple trophy along with a monetary award, while their schools will be granted $1,500 from the Augustine Educational Foundation to support staff development.
According to the official website, the Diocese of Honolulu supports multicultural and inclusive faith communities throughout Hawaii according to the official website. The diocese is affiliated with the Catholic Church according to the official website and operates 66 parishes across the Hawaiian Islands according to the official website. Its mission includes spreading the Gospel and addressing spiritual needs through various ministries according to the official website.
Clarence Silva has led as bishop of the Diocese of Honolulu according to the official website, overseeing its activities throughout all Hawaiian Islands according to the official website.
Nominations for both Teacher of the Year and Administrator of the Year are open until March’s end. More information can be found by following links provided by Hawaii Catholic Schools.
