Celebrating Our Amazing Team: Honu Bakery’s First Annual Award Night
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This week, we wrapped up 2024 with an event that truly celebrated the heart of Honu Bakery—our incredible employees. For the first time, we hosted the Honu Award Night, a special evening to recognize the hard work, dedication, and positivity of the people who keep this bakery running every single day.
What made this event so unique and meaningful is that all of the awards were nominated and voted on by the employees themselves. No one knows the effort and heart that goes into this work better than the team who sees it firsthand. From the early morning bakers to the cashiers who greet every customer with a smile, this was all about giving credit where it’s due.
The Awards
Here are the awards we handed out, each representing a special contribution to our Honu Ohana:
• Most Valuable Team Player
For the employee who always goes above and beyond to help their team. This person is reliable, punctual, and consistently dependable.
• Speed Demon Award
Recognizing the fastest and most efficient worker, whether it’s baking or ringing up sales.
• Best Troubleshooter
For the team member who can solve any problem, from a broken pastry bag to managing a tricky customer request.
• Cleanliness Champion
Honoring the person who keeps their workstation spotless and organized, setting a standard for everyone.
• Most Improved (Rookie of the Year)
Celebrating the individual who has shown the most growth in skills or performance throughout the year.
• Brightest Smile Award
For the colleague whose positivity and attitude brighten everyone’s day, no matter how busy it gets.
• Unsung Hero Award
Recognizing the quiet worker who tirelessly contributes behind the scenes, making a big difference without seeking the spotlight.
• Sweet Tooth Award
For the team member who seems to love our baked goods as much as our customers do!
• Best Work Mom Award
Honoring the nurturing, supportive individual who looks out for everyone, offers advice, and keeps the team grounded.
• Best Work Dad Award
Celebrating the dependable, wise, and sometimes goofy team member who provides practical solutions and keeps spirits high.
A Night Filled with Gratitude
This event was more than just handing out awards. It was about taking a moment to appreciate the unique talents and efforts that make this bakery what it is. Watching the team come together, share laughs, and celebrate each other was a reminder of the family we’ve built.
The Final Stretch
With Christmas just around the corner, we’re gearing up for our final big event of the year. We’ve got some exciting holiday treats and specials we’re ready to share, so keep an eye out!
To our Honu Bakery team: thank you for everything you do. You are what makes this place special, and we can’t wait to see all we’ll accomplish together in the new year.
From all of us at Honu Bakery, mahalo for an amazing 2024! Let’s finish strong!