On Wednesday, May 25 Mental Health America of Hawai’i (MHAH) and PBS Hawaiʻi honored six HIKI NŌ students and their teachers in the 2nd Annual Student Voice Awards. The awards were presented to the honorees at the 2022 Mental Health Mahalo Awards & Awareness Celebration luncheon held at the Ala Moana Hotel.  Below are the honorees, with links to their stories and acceptance speeches.

Architect Graham Hart explains Vladimir Ossipoff's thought process while building his weekend cabin at Pālehua.

Lawrence Fujiwara Jr. of Natsunoya Tea House tells how a Japanese spy took advantage of their second-floor view in the months leading up to World War II.

Home is Here host Kalaʻi Miller talks about the lasting impact of Vladimir Ossipoff on Hawaiʻi's modern architecture.

Noah Okami, the youngest employee at KoAloha ʻUkulele and grandson of founder Alvin Okami, takes us on a factory tour to show you the step-by-step process of making a KoAloha ʻukulele.

Linda Elliott, President and Center Director of the Hawaiʻi Wildlife Center, explains peak fallout season in Hawaiʻi and how light pollution can harm seabirds.

Linda Elliott, President and Center Director of the Hawaiʻi Wildlife Center, talks about working in wildlife conservation and expanding opportunities in the field.

What should you do if you find an injured bird? Juan Guerra, Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager and Veterinarian at the Hawaiʻi Wildlife Center explains.

Juan Guerra, Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager and Veterinarian at the Hawaiʻi Wildlife Center, demonstrates the process of nursing injured seabirds back to health.

Musician and composer Shawn Pimental performs the theme he wrote for PBS Hawaiʻi's program Home is Here.