Congratulations to the Awardees of the 2020 UHM DURP Student Scholarship!
By Cody Winchester
The APA Hawaii Chapter's UHM DURP Student Scholarship recognizes UH Manoa Department of Urban and Regional Planning students for their service to the campus community, leadership, and efforts to strengthen town-gown relations. Awardees were announced at this year’s virtual World Town Planning Day event that was held on November 12, 2020.
This year, our goal was to raise $2,000 dollars for the scholarship. Due to the generosity of our donors, we raised a combined total of $5,750! Given the success of fundraising, five students received checks for $1,000 each.
We would like to congratulate the following individuals who received this year's scholarship award and recognize their hard work:
- Scott Allen
- Aida Arik
- Anthony Chang
- Jason Chun
- Samantha Lara
Funds awarded are intended to defray school expenses such as tuition and books and provide resources that will enhance student education. Preference is given to students who intend to pursue a planning career in Hawaii.
Mahalo to APA Hawaii Chapter members that donated to the scholarship! We cannot express enough to you all how grateful and proud we are for your continued efforts to engage, learn together, stay connected, and support the ongoing development of Hawaii’s planning profession. We would like to recognize the following donors for their support and contribution:
- Matthew Gonser
- Ralph Portmore
- Paul and Amy Luersen
- Kathy Sokugawa
- Jacalyn Takakura
- Robyn Loudermilk
- Earl Yamamoto
- Mary Alice Evans
- Henry and Loxley Robin Eng
- HHF Planners
- Scott Ezer
- Wendie McAllaster
- Richard Quinn
- Thomas Fee
We also extend our warmest aloha to HHF Planners for their generous donation! The firm is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and wanted to honor this milestone by giving back to Hawaii’s planning community. We are extremely grateful for their commitment and generosity and look forward to continued collaboration into the future.
