Reason for Nominating
Senator (2000-2010), Republican Leader, Hawaii State Senate (2002-2010) Representative (1984-1990), Republican Floor Leader, Hawaii State House of Representatives (1989-1990) Oahu County Chairman, Republican Party of Honolulu (1975-1976) Lincoln Legacy Award, Republican Party Hawaii (2006) Legislator of the Year, Hawaii Medical Association (2005) Waterman of the Year, Surf Industry and Manufacturer Association (2002) Listed Top 50 Athletes of Hawaii for 20th Century, Sports Illustrated (2000) Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame (1999) Punahou School Athletic Hall of Fame (1994) International Surfing Hall of Fame (1991) Top Ranking Legislator, Small Business Hawaii (1985 - 1990, 2001 – 2005) Top Ten Businessmen's Award, Honolulu Junior Chamber of Commerce (1969) Duke Kahanamoku Sportsman Award (1969) Goodwill Tours with Duke Kahanamoku, State of Hawaii (1966-1967) Athlete of the Year, Honolulu Quarterback Club (1964)