Dellfinn Castroverde was presented with a plaque and cash award by Carol Davis of Atlas Insurance after being named MEO's Driver of the Year. Photo courtesy MEO

For more than three decades, Dellfinn Castroverde has driven kupuna, persons with disabilities, youth and other Maui residents to their appointments and events.

For her work, Castroverde has been named Maui Economic Opportunity’s Driver of the Year.

Castroverde, MEO’s longest tenured Maui driver, was honored for her work in 2025 at MEO’s staff awards Feb. 26 in the nonprofit’s Wailuku classrooms. Carol Davis of Atlas Insurance, MEO’s insurance agent, presented Castroverde with a plaque and cash award.

“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.”

Castroverde joined MEO in 1994, and Davis said she approaches the job with “patience and humility, earning the trust of riders and respect of colleagues.”

“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 award is based on the individual’s safety record, performance evaluation and attendance and intangibles, such as showing compassion to riders, supporting fellow drivers and helping people in the community.

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.