B.E.A.C.H. sponsored events are part of the International Year of the Reef.

		Beach Environmental Awareness Campaign Hawai`i founders, Suzanne Frazer and Dean Otsuki, were awarded the 2008 Living Reef Award which was presented in Kona on Tuesday 26th August, 2008 The Living Reef Awards honour groups and individuals that go above and beyond in their actions to make a difference in preserving the reefs.
Group Goes Beyond Reef in Cleanups, MidWeek, Wednesday 5th November, 2008 Suzanne Frazer and Dean Otsuki, founders of B.E.A.C.H., have won the 2008 Living Reef Award in the non-government organization category.

Beach Environmental Awareness Campaign Hawai`i founders, Suzanne Frazer and Dean Otsuki received a certificate of commendation from the Council of the City and County of Honolulu for their dedication and service - for bringing awareness and solutions to the problem of marine debris and litter on Hawai`i's seashores. Council Chambers, 3rd December, 2008

Beach clean-ups commended, Honolulu Advertiser Saturday 9th August, 2008 Mayor Mufi Hanneman recognizes beach clean-up community volunteers at Honolulu Hale.

2008 Marine Debris Awareness Month In celebration of the International Year of the Reef, Beach Environmental Awareness Campaign Hawai`i organized Marine Debris Awareness Month - a series of free, public events to raise awareness of marine debris. These events included a weekly educational lecture series at Hanauma Bay, a Marine Debris Forum at the Hawai`i State Capitol and Student Art Project. Kahuku Beach, Oahu photo: Suzanne Frazer

Marine Debris Awareness Month Student Art Project

The Marine Debris Awareness Month Student Art Project paintings/drawings were on display at the Hawai`i State Capitol auditorium foyer in October and November. Over 700 students from 15 schools in grades K-12 participated in the Student Art Project to raise awarenes of the impact of marine debris on marine life. Paintings and drawings were also displayed at schools and public libraries.