‘Exceptional performance and commitment’: Kaua‘i County Department of Water names 2025 employees of the year

Kaua‘i County Department of Water on Thursday (Feb. 19) honored its 2025 Outstanding Employee of the Year Awards during the monthly meeting of Kaua‘i County Board of Water Supply.

The 2025 Outstanding Employees of the Year are Albert Cadavona, Chrysanthemum “Christine” Erorita and Joseph “Jay” Perreira Jr.

“We extend our sincere congratulations to Albert, Christine and Jay for their dedication and outstanding service over the past year,” said Kaua‘i Department of Water Manager and Chief Engineer Joe Tait in a release sharing the news about the employee honors.

He added that each demonstrated throughout 2025 exemplary professionalism, consistently exceeding expectations and contributing significantly beyond their assigned responsibilities.

“We are honored to recognize their exceptional performance and commitment,” Tait said.

Albert Cadavona, construction and maintenance worker

Kaua‘i County Board of Water Supply Resolution No. 26-05:

Albert Cadavona has an infectious work ethic, and those who work alongside him are elevated to his level by the example that he sets every day.

Albert has saved (Kaua‘i County Department of Water) countless hours and hundreds of thousands of dollars with both new and rehabilitative construction work that was previously performed by outside contractors.

As stated in (Kaua‘i County Board of Water Supply) Resolution No. 26-05, “Albert was instrumental in constructing the Kilohana On-Site Sodium Hypochlorite Building, completing the project at a significantly lower cost than outsourcing.”

Albert joined [Kaua‘i County Department of Water] in 2020 as a construction and maintenance worker I and was most recently promoted to construction and maintenance worker II in the Operations Division.

Chrysanthemum “Christine” Erorita, contracts officer

Kaua‘i County Board of Water Supply Resolution No. 26-06:

Chrysanthemum ‘Christine’ Erorita is recognized for her commitment to professionalism and dedication to (Kaua‘i County Department of Water).

As stated in (Kaua‘i County Board of Water Supply) Resolution No. 26-06, “Christine is exceptionally organized and solely responsible for assisting [Kaua‘i County Department of Water] with contract execution. She continues to be a positive supporter and cheerleader of her fellow Fiscal Team members, motivating and lifting spirits with her sense of humor.”

Christine joined (Kaua‘i County Department of Water) in 2012 as an engineering program assistant and was quickly transitioned into secretary to the deputy manager in 2013.

In 2019, through her hard work, reliability and commitment to excellence, she advanced to her current role as (Kaua‘i County Department of Water)’s contracts officer.

In this position, she plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth execution of contracts and provides indispensable support to (Kaua‘i County Department of Water)’s operations.

Joseph “Jay” Perreira Jr., waterworks inspector

Kaua‘i County Board of Water Supply Resolution No. 26-07:

Joseph “Jay” Perreira Jr. is described as “the backbone of the waterworks inspector team at [Kaua‘i County Department of Water].”

This can be seen in the way he is always prepared and steady, no matter what challenges arise; in the way he communicates with engineers and contractors and in how he holds everyone to the same standard.

As stated in (Kaua‘i County Board of Water Supply) Resolution No. 26-07, “Joseph has the character and traits that we all strive for; he is technically sound, hardworking, consistent and has a can-do attitude.”

Joseph has been with (Kaua‘i County Department of Water) for a total of over 11 years in both the Engineering and Operations Divisions.

He began as an engineering support technician II, was promoted to waterworks inspector in 2002 and waterworks inspector III in 2008, where he continues to serve.

His steady leadership, professionalism and commitment to excellence continue to strengthen the entire team and uphold the high standards of (Kaua‘i County Department of Water).