Historic Hawai‘i Foundation 50th Anniversary Gala

In June 2024 Historic Hawai‘i Foundation will celebrate 50 years as an organization dedicated to preserving and encouraging the preservation of Hawai‘i’s historic places.

Instead of the traditional Kama‘āina of the Year event, in 2024 Historic Hawai‘i Foundation’s annual fundraising benefit will be a celebration of 50 years of helping people save Hawai‘i’s historic places.

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation 50th Anniversary Gala & Benefit

Saturday, June 8, 2024
Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Waikīkī, O‘ahu

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

About Historic Hawai‘i Foundation

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.

About the Kama‘āina of the Year™ Program

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation annually honors individuals or organizations that have contributed to Hawai‘i’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.

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Past Honorees

2023 Heather Giugni
2022 Connie Lau
2019 Beadie Kanahele Dawson
2018 Matson
2017 Kelvin Taketa
2016 Lynne Johnson and Randy Moore
2015 Neil Hannahs
2014 Steven Ai and Carol Ai May
2013 Tim Johns

2012 Senator Daniel K. Akaka
2011 Herb Kawainui Kane
2010 Princess Abigail Kawananakoa
2009 Daniel K. Inouye & Irene Hirano Inouye
2008 Bert & Susan Kobayashi
2007 Richard Kelley & Jeanne Rolles
2006 Sam & Mary Cooke
2005 Washington Place
2004 John Morgan
2003 Oz Stender
2002 Thurston Twigg-Smith
2001 Moana Hotel
2000 Alexander & Baldwin
1999 Ed Carter
1998 Helen Cole
1997 C. Dudley Pratt, Jr.
1996 Waikiki
1995 Chinatown
1994 Kakaako
1993 Peg & Bill Paty
1992 Joan & Kenny Brown
1991 Herman Von Holt
1990 RJ “Bobby” Pfeiffer
1989 Irmgard Farden Aluli
1988 Abraham Akaka