They will be recognized at the October 24, 2026, 25th Annual Education Conference
at Odyssey STEM Academy, Lakewood, CA.· Register on Event Brite ·
The Henry Kamae Attendance Award Winner will also be recognized at the
Miniature Golf Tournament on August 14, 2026, in Norwalk, CA Register here by July 20th
2026 Christina & Ray Diaz Scholars Awards |
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| Name | Grade/Year | School District/Institution |
| Damien Utuone | 12 (2026 Grad) | Cathedral High School, Los Angeles |
| Kainoa Ilac | 12 (2026 Grad) | Pioneer Valley High School, Santa Maria Joint Union High School District |
| Mutt Sofeni aka Marty Sofeni | College Soph 2026 | Long Beach City College |
| Adrian Jay Diaz | 09 (2026) | Kauai High School, Hawaii |
| Tina Clement | 09 (2026) | Kauai High School, Hawaii |
| Audrei Kanani Ringor | 09 (2026) | Kauai High School, Hawaii |
| Xavier Goodlow | 12 (2026 grad) | Compton High School, Compton Unified School District |
| Jordynn Fetutasi Hunkin | First Year | Willamette University Law School |
| Persjah Lam Sam | 12 (2026 grad) | Poly High School, Long Beach Unified School District |
Henry Kamae Attendance Awards |
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| Name | Grade/Year | School District/Institution |
| Damien Utuone | 12 (2026 Grad) | Cathedral High School, Los Angeles |
Sevia Ma’ae and Maria Torres Educator Award |
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Name |
Organization |
Position |
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Denelle Zimmerman |
Paramount Park School, Paramount Unified School District |
Teacher |
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Leilani Coco |
Paramount Park School, Paramount Unified School District |
Teacher |
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Elizabeth Robles |
McKinley Elementary School, Long Beach Unified School District |
Teacher |
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Elizabeth Sanches Martin |
Poly High School, Long Beach Unified School District |
Teacher, Coach |
Dr. Alofa and Freda Tanuvasa Community Award |
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Name |
Organization |
Position |
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Heidy Quenga |
Kutturan Chamoru Foundation |
Executive Director |
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Fran Lujan |
Pacific IslandEthnic Art Museum |
Museum Director, Curator |
Sala Auelua Counselor Award |
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Name |
Organization |
Position |
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Veiongo Naufahu |
Carson High School, Los Angeles Unified School District |
Counselor |
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Stephanie Swick |
Will Rogers Middle School, |
Counselor |
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Ruth Perez Ashley Administrator Award: Virtual |
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Name |
Organization |
Position |
| Dr Audrey Yamagata Noji | Mt. San Antonio College |
Vice President, Student Services |
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Dr Rose Ann Bomentre |
Real Journey Academies |
Superintendent |
Friday Agenda October 23, 2026:
- 5:00-7:00 p.m. Reception for educators by Invitation Only
Saturday Agenda:
8:30-9:30 a.m. Registration, Continental Breakfast, College, Career, and Resource Fair
9:30-10:30 a.m. Welcome, student performances until 9:45 a.m. (School TBA)
10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Breakout Sessions: College, Career and Resource Fair
- Student Workshop 1 TBA
- Student Workshop #2 TBA
- Parents, students, others: Visit the Fair
11:15-11:30 a.m. Break and College, Career and Resource Fair
11:30 a.m.-12:15 a.m. Breakout Sessions: College, Career and Resource Fair
- Student Workshop 1 TBA
- Student Workshop #2 TBA
- Parents, students, others: Visit the Fair: Can have a Panel Discussion with the Fair Presenters
12:15 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch, College, Career and Resource Fair, Student performances (Other schools)
1:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Final student performance (Odyssey STEM Academy or Paramount USD school)
- Keynote Remarks: NPIEN Board
- Christina Diaz Scholars Awards, Educator and Community Awards
- Prize Drawing
You must register to receive lunch. We will also host virtually on YouTube
Sponsors, Career, College and Resource Fair Exhibitors
Register Here
25th Annual Conference T-Shirt and other Conference Merch here
Virtual on April 2, April 17 in San Diego, Riverside and Rancho Palos Verdes, and on April 24, 2026, at Recreation Park, Long Beach
The Golf Teams: San Diego Team (Dave Castro Sr., Dave Castro Jr., Mark Castro and Jim Esterbrook), the Tini Grey Team, (Mata Grey, Tyman Uiagalelei, Tai Tai Uiagalelei), Teachers Association of Long Beach (TALB) Team Robert Rigney, Ian Speece, John Hawkins, Isaias Hernandez), Kalani Van Scoyoc Team (at Rolling Hills Country Club Kalani Van Scoyoc, Groovy Sing, Aubie Goldenberg, Moy Faynsod), Dr. Dayton Gilleland and Steve Yamarone Team at Victoria Country Club, Riverside, Video Data Voice Connections Team (Ban Montoya, Don Andres, Nelson Penelosa, Mike Summers), Pasifica Financial Team (Ioane Taeleifi, Dal Chan, Joe Vaivao, Bill Puluti)
**Lunch held at the Bushfire Grill in Long Beach for the Recreation Park Golfers **
*All Golfers received prizes either in-person or by mail
Major Sponsors #GivingTuesday, Rebecca Cate, The Non-Profit Partnership, Pay Pal Giving Fund, Dave and Jo Long Education Foundation, Carol and William Wynder, Henry Chang CPA, Pete’s Plumbing, Ray Vincent, Teachers Association of Long Beach, Pasifica Financial, Video Voice Data Communications, Pro Printing
Tee-Sign Sponsors: Rebecca Cate, Ray Vincent, Mark McKeon, Sariah Devereaux, Dr. Dayton Gilleland, City of Lakewood
Prize Sponsors: Emerald Isle Golf Course, Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier, Behavioral Health Services, Inc. Hsiao Law, All About Word Art, Curves, Travel Set Go, Charity Works, Product Teacher, USS Midway Museum, Allele Tax Advisory LLC, Screen Time Clinic, CancunCards, Inspired Edge Coaching, Naples Rib Company, Laugh Factory, Long Beach Playhouse, Buono’s Pizzeria, LA Natural History Museum, Frank Boehler, Thompson Gift Baskets, City of Lakewood
RECOGNIZING THE ISLANDS AFFECTED BY TYPHOON SINLAKU:
These flags were flown prior to the Recreation Park Game
