HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) and Nissan North America (NNA) have announced the 23rd annual Nissan Hall of Honor Athletic Scholarship Program. Established in 1982 by Nissan, the program recognizes excellence in athletics and perpetuates the
HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) and Nissan North America (NNA) have announced the 23rd annual Nissan Hall of Honor Athletic Scholarship Program. Established in 1982 by Nissan, the program recognizes excellence in athletics and perpetuates the accomplishments of Hawai‘i’s high school seniors.
“All of us at Nissan are very proud of the Hall of Honor program,” said Tom Lynch, regional vice president for Nissan’s northwest region. “For many years, Nissan has been committed to Hawaii and its communities, and this program continues our resolve to encourage, support and recognize Hawaii’s outstanding youth.”
“The Hall of Honor Athletic Scholarship Program annually selects 12 outstanding student-athletes for Induction into the Hall of Honor,” said Keith Amemiya, HHSAA Executive Director. “Athletes in the State of Hawai‘i who are participating in any sport recognized by the HHSAA, and who are completing their senior year of high school, are eligible for consideration.”
While selection is based primarily on athletic achievement, other qualities considered include leadership, versatility, sportsmanship, dedication, behavior on and off the field, academic achievement, and involvement in school and community activities.
An independent 16-member Selection Committee primarily involved with sports either through education or the media, culminates its selection process during an intense two-day session in May where the accomplishments of approximately one-hundred nominated athletes are evaluated.
In the 22 years of the Hall of Honor Athletic Scholarship Program, Nissan has inducted 264 student-athletes from 46 different high schools statewide into the Hall of Honor.
The scholarship awards are part of a larger $30,000 donation Nissan made to the HHSAA earlier this year.
Nissan’s support of the HHSAA and the Nissan Hall of Honor Athletic Scholarship Program is part of Nissan’s global commitment to “Enriching People’s Uvesff through charitable contributions, in-kind donations and other philanthropic investments. This unique joint partnership between Nissan, the Hawaii Nissan Dealers and the HHSAA supports Nissan’s mutual goal of empowering our communities through investments in youth and their future.
For more information on the Hall of Honor, or to obtain a nomination form, contact the HHSAA at 587-4495.
