Recognitions
2023 Prudential Emerging Visionary
Societal Solutions Category Winner
Named a 2023 Prudential Emerging Visionary through my work with WeGo! in addressing social issues. One of only 25 winners from across the nation and received a $5,000 grant. Attended an all-expenses-paid trip to Prudential's headquarters in Newark, NJ for a three-day summit in April 2023 where I received personal coaching, workshops, and other activities. Highlight reel: youtube.com/watch?v=aUnqmrV7Cts
2023 T-Mobile Changemaker
Challenge Winner
Equity in Action Category Winner
Named a 2023 T-Mobile Changemaker through my work with WeGo! in addressing social issues. One of only 15 overall winners from across the nation, in addition to being one of only 5 winners in the Equity in Action category. Received a $5,000 grant and attended an all-expenses-paid trip to T-Mobile's headquarters in Bellevue, WA for a three-day summit in October 2023 where I received personal coaching, workshops, and other activities.
Letter of Recognition
State Senate, Hawaii
Student honoree formally recognized by the State Senate in the State of Hawaii for my "visionary leadership as the founder and executive director of WeGo!, a nonprofit organization aimed at empowering strong and independent female leaders. Beginning her journey at the age of 13, Kylee's groundbreaking program equips young women with the necessary tools to discover their passions, boost their self-confidence, and launch initiatives that positively impacts their communities."
Letter of Recognition
House of Representatives, Hawaii
Student honoree formally recognized by the House of Representatives in the State of Hawaii as an "exceptional and innovative individual who creates meaningful change in their communities."
2023 Legion of Valor Bronze Cross
US Army JROTC
The Legion of Valor for Achievement Award is the second highest national JROTC award and is awarded to only 1 of 4500 JROTC cadets nationally each year. The award is presented to Cadets who demonstrate excellence in military, scholastic, and civil affairs. Nominations are are only open to one cadet per statewide battalion and based on leadership and academic performance.
2024 Fukunaga Scholarship Winner
Servco Fukunaga Foundation
1 of 10 statewide recipients. Awards a $20,000 scholarship to the most deserving applicants on the basis of academic standing, leadership ability, financial need, and a commitment to pursue a career in Business.
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2024 Recipients: https://www.servco.com/giving-back/scholarships/
2024 HMSA Kaimana Scholar Athlete
Hawaii Medical Service Association
1 of 15 statewide recipients. Honors outstanding and well-rounded high school seniors for excellence in academics, athletics, community service, healthy activities, and sportsmanship. The Kaimana Award rewards students who not only shine in the classroom and the playing field, but also in their communities through volunteer work.
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2024 Recipients: https://hmsa.com/kaimana-award-recipients/
2023 Violet Richardson Award
Soroptimist International
Selected to receive the Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award for my volunteer and community service work through WeGo! in serving my community. Presented $500 grant sponsored by Soroptimist International of Waikiki in recognition of my commitment in making the community and world a better place through my leadership and volunteer efforts.
2022 Most Inspirational
Player Award
Punahou Track and Field
I had the honor of being named "Most Inspirational Player 2022" for Track and Field. The player that is awarded displays leadership, dedication, teamwork, and serves as an example both on and off the track. Awardee is nominated and voted for by teammates and coaches; only 1 awardee per sport.
English Academic Excellence Award
Punahou English Dept.
Punahou honors top students in each subject with their Academic Excellence Award. I was selected for my achievement and high performance in Senior English Honors. This award is teacher nominated.
Advanced Heritage Japanese Academic Excellence Award
Punahou Foreign Language Dept.
Punahou honors top students in each subject with their Academic Excellence Award. Advanced Heritage Japanese is the highest level Japanese class for fluent or home-speaking students, and is considered the highest level world language class at Punahou. This award is teacher nominated.
Social Studies Academic Excellence Award
Punahou Social Studies Dept.
Punahou School honors top students in each subject with their Academic Excellence Recognition. I was selected for my achievement and high performance in the following courses: Advanced Placement US History and Advanced Placement US Government and Politics. This award is teacher nominated.
Presidential Physical Fitness Award
Punahou JROTC
This award recognizes student cadets who achieve an outstanding level of physical fitness scoring above or equal to the 85th percentile in all five fitness events. Received letter from the US President.
Superior Cadet Award
Punahou JROTC
The Superior Cadet Distinction is a US military decoration awarded by DA and limited to only one outstanding cadet in each LET level in each JROTC institution. To be considered eligible for this award, an individual must be: a JROTC cadet, in the top 10 percent of his or her class in JROTC academically and in the top 50 percent of his or her class in overall academic standing, and recommended by the SAI and principal of the appropriate institution.
Outstanding Spokesperson For Freedom
Veterans for Foreign Affairs (VFW)
Through my essay addressing the prompt, "Why the Veteran is important," I was selected and indicted as an "Outstanding Spokesperson for Freedom" from the Veterans of Foreign Affairs Association. Essays were submitted by students from across the nation.
2021 USATF Junior Olympic Qualifier
I had the honor to qualify for the 2021 Junior Olympics in Humble, Texas. I qualified to run the following events: 100m and 200m. To qualify, you must be in the Top 8 in your state and respective events.
2022 USATF Junior Olympic Qualifier
I had the honor to qualify for the 2022 Junior Olympics in Sacramento, California. I qualified to run the following events: 100m and 200m. To qualify, you must be in the Top 8 in your state and respective events.
2022 ILH 100m Championship Qualifier
I also qualified for the 2022 ILH championship for the 100m. Top schools in the division can send their top athletes to qualify; Punahou selected only 4 out of over 80 athletes to run in the 100m.
2022 ILH 4x100m
Relay Champion
My team and I were the 2022 ILH 4x100m Relay Champions in the State of Hawaii. We competed with the top schools across the ILH division, one of the most competitive athletic divisions in Hawaii.