Kama‘āina of the Year™ Program Celebrates Community

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation annually honors individuals or organizations that have contributed to Hawaii’s wellbeing, history and culture. The award is presented to celebrate individuals who exemplify community service and cherish our collective heritage.

The Kama‘āina of the Year™ Benefit is the Foundation’s annual fundraising gala. Proceeds support Historic Hawai‘i Foundation’s mission to preserve and encourage the preservation of historic buildings, objects, sites, and communities significant to the history of the Hawaiian Islands.

The special event includes a cocktail hour, dinner, tribute to the honoree, silent auction and musical entertainment. Sponsorships and individual tickets are available for purchase by contacting Historic Hawai‘i Foundation at ph. (808)523-2900 or email: koy@historichawaii.org.

About Historic Hawai‘i Foundation (HHF)

A statewide non-profit organization, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation encourages the preservation of historic buildings, sites and communities relating to the history of Hawai‘i.  Founded in 1974 by concerned citizens who saw the need to protect the Islands’ irreplaceable historic and cultural legacy from destruction, HHF helps people save historic places.  Together, we protect the essential character of Hawai‘i.

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