Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park’s Visual Information Specialist Michael Newman was recently honored with the “Excellence in Interpretation Award,” a top National Park Service award for elevating Hawaiian language and Hawaiian place names.

Newman produced several innovative digital products for Native Hawaiian, Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage that are featured on the park’s website. His work exemplifies the Hawaiian proverb “Ma ka hana ka ʻike” – knowledge is acquired by doing. Through hands-on dedication, he has made Hawaiian culture available to a wide audience.

Newman extended a huge thanks to park staff for their support throughout his projects.