The district includes the Lower Pearlridge, Aiea, Halawa, Hickam, Pearl Harbor and Moanalua Gardens on the island of Oahu.
Each member of the class was selected on their reputation for intellect, thoughtfulness, and bipartisan approach to governing.
Representative Finnegan was awarded in the Policymakers & Visionaries category which recognize Filipina women leaders who have made or are making a difference in government policies or laws that impact business, industry, and society and who enrich the lives and careers of others by sharing the benefits of their wealth, experience, and knowledge.
She won the Republican primary and joined gubernatorial candidate Duke Aiona in the general election as his running mate.
The Republican ticket was defeated by Democratic nominees Neil Abercrombie and Brian Schatz.