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PBS Hawai‘i was recognized by the Honolulu City Council yesterday for 52 years of serving the Islands with quality storytelling that profoundly touches lives, including curriculum-rich children’s programming, public affairs, arts and culture, science and history, and a focus on authentic stories of Hawai‘i.

“With the changes in the Islands, PBS Hawai‘i has become a rare locally owned statewide media enterprise,” said PBS Hawai‘i President and CEO Leslie Wilcox. “Our staffers tap the aloha spirit – the coordination of mind and heart – in creating and presenting stories.”

Pictured above, from left: (top) City Councilmember Trevor Ozawa, City Councilmember Ron Menor, City Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine, City Councilmember Brandon Elefante, City Councilmember Ikaika Anderson, (bottom) City Councilmember Joey Manahan, PBS Hawaii Vice President of Integrated Media Production Jason Suapaia, City Councilmember Carol Fukunaga, PBS Hawaii President and CEO Leslie Wilcox, City Councilmember Ann Kobayashi, PBS Hawaii Vice President and CFO Karen Yamamoto, PBS Hawaii Director of Learning Initiatives Robert Pennybacker, PBS Hawaii Board Member Joanne Lo Grimes, and PBS Hawaii Board Chair Robert Alm.

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