2024 Hall of Honor Awards celebrates 75 years, raises more than $340K for Shidler College

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The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's Shidler College of Business hosted its 31st Hall of Honor Awards on October 10, at the Sheraton Waikiki. The 2024 event was also a special commemoration gala in recognition of Shidler College's 75th anniversary.

The event celebrated distinguished business professionals who exemplify excellence in their fields while raising critical funds to support the college. The 2024 gala brought in over 400 guests to celebrate the 2024 distinguished alumni cohort, and raised more than $340,000 thanks to the generosity of local businesses and the community.

The five newest inductees into the Hall of Honor:

• Jay Ana, BBA '98, president, Young Brothers, LLC
• Chu Thi Thanh Ha, VEMBA '06, chairwoman of the Board of Directors, FPT Software Ltd
• AJ Halagao, MBA '04, president, Hawaiʻi Leadership Forum
• Lauren Nahme, BBA '90, senior vice president, Maui Recovery Effort, Hawaiʻi Community Foundation
• Roy Pfund, BBA '80, MBA '87, president and CEO, Roberts Hawaiʻi

"It is an honor to recognize this year's Hall of Honor inductees, whose achievements exemplify the spirit of excellence that Shidler College has fostered for 75 years," said Shidler College Dean Vance Roley. "These distinguished alumni have not only excelled in their respective fields but have also contributed significantly to their communities and demonstrated steadfast support for our college. Their success reflects the strength of our alumni network and the impact of a Shidler education."

Roley added, "As we celebrate this milestone year, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors, partners, and everyone who has contributed to making tonight's event a success. Together, we continue to pave the way for the next generation of leaders, ensuring Shidler College's legacy of innovation and excellence endures for years to come."

The Hall of Honor Awards is the largest fundraiser held in partnership with the Shidler College of Business Alumni Association. The funds raised from this event support the Shidler College of Business Advancement Fund, furthering its mission to bolster student programs, scholarships, faculty research, alumni outreach and special programs.

Shidler alumna and 2014 Hall of Honor recipient Gina Mangieri emceed the event. Roberts Hawaiʻi served as presenting sponsor, alongside contributing sponsors First Hawaiian Bank, Hawaiʻi Leadership Forum and Jay H. Shidler. Pacific Business News served as media sponsor.

To support Shidler College, contact Jennifer Lieu, director of development, at [email protected] or (808) 956-3597. For a full list of past honorees, visit the Shidler College website.

About theShidler College of Business at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

Founded in 1949, the Shidler College of Business was named in 2006 after alumnus Jay H. Shidler, founder and managing partner of The Shidler Group. Since his initial gift of $25 million in 2006, Shidler has given approximately $238 million to the college in cash, land leases and in-kind donations. His contributions represent the largest individual donation to the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa and the second largest known gift to a U.S. public university business school.

In 2019, the School of Travel Industry Management rejoined the college. The college is renowned for its multicultural learning environment and its expertise in international business education and is consistently ranked among the nation's top 25 schools for international business by U.S. News & World Report. Long recognized for its Asia-Pacific focus, the college offers a wide variety of degree, certificate and executive programs. The college has the only graduate program in the state of Hawai'i and Vietnam accredited by AACSB International. For more information, visit shidler.hawaii.edu.