Past Honorees

The Five-Star Aloha Gala is our organization’s signature event and serves as a venue for honoring individuals and organizations with our Kulia I Ka Nu‘u (Strive for the Summit) Award for contributions in promoting the Aloha Spirit from Hawai‘i through Northern California and beyond. Below are past honorees.

2024

Hawai‘i Community Foundation

2023

Mana Up Hawaiʻi

2022 Lifetime achievement

Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakāne

2021

Chenoa Farnsworth, Blue Startups Hawaiʻi

2016

Coach Dave Shoji

2015

Faith Thompson Ako

2015

Steven Espaniola

2015

Patrick Landeza

2014

Jan Yanehiro

2013

Chef Alan Wong

2012

Allan Ikawa, Big Island Candies

2011

Hawaiian Airlines

2010

Brothers Cazimero

2009

Chef Roy Yamaguchi

2008

Coach June Jones

2007

Wally Yonamine

2006

Chef Sam Choy

2005

Sara Sato

2005

Honorable William Fernandez (Ret.)

2005

Carlton D. Ka‘ala Carmack