
Awards & Presentations
2017• 2018 Liliuokalani – Reflections of Our Queen. Natioal distribution Spring 2018
2015• National Telly Bronze, Documentary Film Social Issues Category, “Unprescribed” (funded by ONDCP White House)
2014• Hawaii Governor Neal Abercrombie Biography, “Bucket Full of Stars” Nov.2014
2014• Waimea Ocean Festival Selection
2013• Hawaii State Senate Special Artist’s Recognition Oct 2013
2013• Paniolo Preservation Society – First Honorary Director for Life Oct 2013
2011• TEDX Honolulu Featured Speaker Nov 2011
2011 • February 27 Unveiling of redux, Pacific Network.tv
2008 • Launch of Pacific Network
2006 • Premiere of The Hawaiians Reflecting Spirit, Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian, Washington D.C.
2004 • Ten Who Made A Difference, Lee’s documentaries pushed lawmakers to confront issue. TV film on ‘ice’ framed debate
2003 • Pacific Business news (Non-Profit) Leadership Award
2003 • Honolulu City Council Award for Outstanding Community Service
2002 • Best Editing (Documentary Film category), New York International Independent Film & Video Festival
2002 • Best Cinematography (Documentary Film category), New York International Independent Film & Video Festival (DP / Jiri Dvorsky andKen Libby)
2001 • Chicago International Film & Video INTERCOM Gold Plaque
2001 • Kahili (Literary Arts) Award
2001 • Kahili Best of Show Award
2001 • Kahili Award for Media Broadcasting
1998 • Silver Plaque, Directing (Documentary Film Category) Chicago
1998 • International Film & Video INTERCOM 1998 Individual Achievement Award, Writing; Chicago International Film & Video INTERCOM
1996 • Council of Foundations viewing selection
1995 • National Educational Media Network Silver Award
1994 • Silver Award, Independent Programming, Corporation for Public Broadcasting
1993 • CINE Golden Eagle Award (International award)
1993 • Merit Award, Arts & Humanities; Chicago International Film & Video INTERCOM Festival