Carol Reimann, executive director of the Maui Hotel & Lodging Association, discusses where the $555,000 raised from the Visitor Charity Walk goes, as well as her advocacy work for Maui’s most important industry – tourism.

After more than a decade, Warren McCord is optimistic that the Baldwin Avenue bike path may become a reality.

Not one – but three – Hana students, Haouli Kahaleuahi, Nina Thorne and Kamalei Pico, won Gates Fellowships with the help of counselor Linda Gravatt and journalist Tad Bartimus.

Maui personality Kathy Collins shines on print, radio and stage. She brings pidgin to a wider audience as a writer and storyteller.

Saedene Yee-Ota uses her prize-winning graphic design skills and marketing experience to bring new vitality to Wailuku.

Dr. Diane Shepherd of Kihei is president-elect of the Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association. She also heads the 31st season of the Maui Classical Music Festival.

Meet Jennifer and Don Suzuki. She’s a veteran middle school English teacher. He’s an electrical engineer who gets roped into her projects. Together they give Maui Waena kids a winning edge in media and robotics.

“Tomorrow, go out and perpetuate the Hawaiian culture; stand up for what is right; and use your mana’o to make things better,” said Maxwell’s namesake and son, Charles Maxwell Jr., offered the eulogy and some words he thought his father would want us to know.

Danny Mateo, Maui County Council Chairman, has represented Molokai for five terms. Though he will not be seeking office, he hopes to remain active in public affairs.

When she graduated from the University of Michigan with an MBA in Finance, Karen Frampton was one of a handful of women in the class. Now she handles mid-market commercial clients for the Bank of Hawaii on Maui.