Fellows mentioned in this story: Brandee Menino

From Big Island Now:

The Zonta Club of Hilo presents its Rose Award of Excellence to Brandee Menino at a fundraising dinner in her honor on Monday, March 13, 2023. The gala event takes place at Hilo Hawaiian’s Moku‘ola Ballroom starting at 5:00 pm with no-host cocktail hour and silent auction, followed by dinner and an awards program.

“I am so pleased that we are able to present the Rose Award to Brandee Menino,” said club president Julie Engelhardt. “Her dedication to the betterment of our community is inspirational and far reaching. She continues to work within organizations that make meaningful impacts on the lives of others and deserves the recognition. We are thrilled to recognize this influential and inspirational woman for her superlative service.”

“I am truly honored to be recognized by the Zonta Club of Hilo,” said Menino. “I strongly believe in Zonta‘s mission and have witnessed its benefits in the advancement of women and girls in our community. Like Zonta, HOPE Services Hawai‘i invests in women through service and advocacy.”

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