Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union Wins
Two Chamber Pualu Awards

June 30, 2006

Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii - Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union (HCFCU) on the Island of Hawaii was presented two prestigious Pualu Awards at the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce annual Installation and Awards Luncheon on June 30. HCFCU's Chairman of the Board Mr. John Iwane received the Pualu Award for Lifetime Service. HCFCU also was honored with a Pualu Award for Culture and Heritage.

Iwane, who has served as HCFCU's Chairman of the Board for the past 20 years, was presented the Pualu Award for Lifetime Service. The award honors an individual who has made a lifelong commitment to the community exemplified by his or her personal or business achievements. Iwane was recognized for his 46 years of volunteer service with the credit union as well as more than 50 years of work with Boy Scouts of America and Lions Club. Iwane worked as a University of Hawaii agricultural extension agent for 32 years, always striving to improve the quality of life in West Hawaii. Iwane was commended for quietly and diligently leading by example and working for the betterment of the community.

HCFCU also was recognized with a Pualu Award for Culture and Heritage. The award honors organizations or individuals who have exhibited through their actions practices that promote island traditions and preserve the Island of Hawaii's multicultural heritage. The award acknowledged HCFCU as a business whose foundation was built on the tradition of coffee farming and commended the credit union for its continuous support of local culture and heritage through sponsorships, community event support, volunteer work and most recently, a historic mural on display at HCFCU's new Branch and Administrative Offices at Kaloko. Parker Ranch and Tom Quinlan also were recognized with Pualu Awards for Culture & Heritage.

The Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce has recognized leaders in the community for the past 26 years with its Community Service and Business Leadership Awards. This year marks the third year the Chamber has combined its awards under one umbrella to establish the Pualu Awards. Pualu means "to work together."

HCFCU has been serving Island of Hawaii residents for 69 years. It is a $296 million asset not-for-profit credit union that is wholly owned by its 32,400 members. HCFCU has branches in Kailua-Kona, Kaloko, Kealakekua, Kohala and Pa`auhau. In addition to providing complete checking and savings services, the credit union also offers credit cards, auto, mortgage, construction, small business, educational and personal loans; investment services; money-saving programs and more. It sponsors three Student Credit Unions at Kealakehe, Kohala and Konawaena high schools and supports numerous Island of Hawaii programs and events. For more information visit www.hicommfcu.com.