Dellfinn Castroverde, who for more than three decades has driven kupuna,
persons with disabilities, youth and other Maui residents to their
appointments and events, was named Maui Economic Opportunity Driver of the
Year.
Dellfinn Castroverde was named Maui Economic Opportunity Driver of the Year
for 2025.
Castroverde, MEO’s longest tenured Maui driver, was honored for her work in
2025 at MEO’s staff awards on Feb. 26 in the nonprofit’s Wailuku
classrooms. Carol Davis of Atlas Insurance, MEO’s insurance agent,
presented the plaque and cash award to Castroverde.
“This individual’s dedication is evident not only in the length of her
service but in the consistency, care and professionalism she brings to
every shift,” said Davis. “Day after day, she shows up with a steady
presence and a deep understanding of what riders need to feel safe,
respected and supported.”
MEO Driver of the Year Dellfinn Castroverde and Carol Davis of Atlas Insurance pose for a photo at MEO’s staff awards on Feb. 26 in Wailuku.
She joined MEO in April 1994, almost 32 years ago, and approaches the job
with “patience and humility, earning the trust of riders and respect of
colleagues,” Davis said. With an even-keeled personality, she leads by
example and sets the standard for MEO drivers.
“Her impact can be felt across generations of riders and staff, making her
a quiet but powerful force within MEO’s transportation program,” Davis said.
Castroverde was recommended by MEO Transportation management with MEO’s
senior executive team giving the final approval. The Driver of the Year
awardee is based on the individual’s safety record, performance evaluation
and attendance and intangibles, such as showing compassion to riders,
supporting fellow drivers and living MEO’s motto: Helping People. Changing
Lives.
MEO Driver of the Year Dellfinn Castroverde (center holding plaque) takes a photo with (from left) MEO Transportation Director Patty Copperfield, MEO Executive Director Maggie Batangan, Carol Davis of Atlas Insurance and MEO CEO Debbie Cabebe.
In addition, Cash for No Crash certificates and cash awards were presented
to MEO drivers with a consecutive annual clean safety record. The program
is sponsored by Atlas Insurance.
MEO operates the Maui Bus paratransit and Maui County Human Services
transport, which provides low income, rural, disabled, kupuna, youth and
others with rides at no cost to health appointments, shopping and other
events. Both services are offered by appointment. For more information,
call (808) 877-7651.
Those interested in joining Castroverde as an MEO driver can call (808)
249-2990.