On March 31, Cherry Blossom Festival Queen Alexis Okihara drew the winners of the 33rd “Name the Cherry Blossom Festival Queen” contest, sponsored by The Hawai‘i Herald and Hawaii Hochi.
Elaine Higaki of Mänoa was the first prize winner of a round-trip for two to wherever Island Air flies in Hawai‘i, courtesy of Island Air. The second prize winner was Myra Maedo-Malaga of Marina, Calif., who won a buffet dinner for four people, courtesy of Pagoda Floating Restaurant. Third prize winner Sachiko Morikawa of Mililani won a gift basket from Larry’s Bakery.
The Herald thanks all of our contest sponsors for their support.
Third prize winner Sachiko Morikawa (left) with Larry’s Bakery owner Iris Yafuso-Toguchi.
David Uchiyama, chief commercial officer of Island Air, with first prize winner Elaine Higaki.