2012 Mother of the Year
Janis
Loo
The daughter of an optometrist and housewife, Janis was raised on the island of Kauai as the eldest of three. While attending the University of Hawaii, Janis was introduced to running. Exercise has since become a very important part of her life and in her 20’s Janis ran marathons and two ultra-marathons.
With a degree in Dietetics and a Master’s in Public Health
Nutrition, Janis loves to cook and bake “healthy” for family and friends. Janis met Garrett Sullivan in a running club and they
married in 1983. Janis worked as an office manager of Garrett’s construction
company for 13 years and now assists Garrett part-time with his consulting business.
She loves being a Mom to her 5 children and enjoys volunteering at church and
with other organizations. Janis was the Hawaii 2010 Jefferson Award recipient for her
involvement and passion in adoption, organ donation and international
missions.
2012 Young Mother of the Year:
Janny Keala Gibson
Janny Keala Gibson was born and raised in
Kailua on the island of Oahu. After graduating from Kamehameha Schools,
she received her Bachelors Degree from Brigham Young University Provo, Utah as
Duo Major in Early & Elementary Education. She married her high
school sweetheart, Nainoa Gibson, and will celebrate their 14th anniversary
this year with their four children Tai (10), Kahai (8), Kana’i (6) and Tiani
(4). Janny currently runs a preschool/childcare in her home to
provide and be there for her children. She vigorously serves as Lanikai’s
Public Charter School PTSA President, with determination to spread aloha
spirit, and volunteers in her Lanikai community with her husband, who serves on
the Lanikai Association Board. She is happy to be active in church and
serves in the presidency in the children’s program. Janny has a love for
learning, running, and caring for all her family.
April 26, 2012 Janis Loo and Janny Gibson
with Mayor Peter Carlisle.
with Mayor Peter Carlisle.
Kailua 4th of July Parade
