The annual Kalani Ali’i Awards are presented to our priceless cultural treasures.
Past Recipients
11th Annual Kalani Aliʻi Awards, 2016:
Saturday Sept. 10, 2016, Mānoa Grand Ballroom, Japanese Cultural Center Luncheon
- Julian Keikilani Ako
- Maria Keahinuilapalapakawahineokalua Ah Yat Artis (posthumously)
- Jimmy Borges (posthumously)
- Kahu Willowdean Gomes
- Doreen Kaleookanakaokapailaka Rose Henderson
- Elizabeth Kauila Poaha Reyes
10th Annual Kalani Aliʻi Awards, 2015:
Saturday Sept. 12, 2015, Mānoa Grand Ballroom, Japanese Cultural Center Luncheon
- Dr. Richard Kekuni Akana Blaisdell
- Dr. Claire Hughes
- Auntie Jalna Keala
- Robert “Bob” Edward Lin Nelson
- Kupuna Minerva Kalauhiwaokalani Malakaua Higa Pang
- Order of Kalani Ali’i: Royal Hawaiian Band
9th Annual Kalani Aliʻi Awards, 2014:
Saturday Sept. 6, 2014, Mānoa Grand Ballroom, Japanese Cultural Center Luncheon
- Edward Akana
- Paulette Kahalepuna
- Fred & Sam Kamaka
- Nina Keali’iwahamana
- Rachel Kanoelani McGuire
- Auntie Bobbi Mills
8th Annual Kalani Aliʻi Awards, 2013:
Saturday Sept. 7, 2013, Mānoa Grand Ballroom, Japanese Cultural Center Luncheon
- Senator Daniel K. Inouye
- Mildred Lehuanui McColgan
- Aletha Kaohi
- Alice Pualeilani Kana’e Hewett
- Kahu David Ka’upu
- The Order of Kalani Aliʻi: Lunalilo Trust
7th Annual Kalani Aliʻi Awards, 2012:
Saturday Sept. 8, 2012, Mānoa Grand Ballroom, Japanese Cultural Center Luncheon
- E. Nickie Ahuna Hines
- Dr. Michael J. Chun
- Dr. Adrienne Lois Kaeppeler
- Richard M. Towill
- The Leo Nahenahe Singers
- The Order of Kalani Ali’i: Kamehameha Schools
6th Annual Kalani Aliʻi Awards, 2011:
Saturday Sept. 6, 2011, Mānoa Grand Ballroom, Japanese Cultural Center Luncheon
- Edward Akana
- Paulette Kahalepuna
- Fred & Sam Kamaka
- Nina Keali’iwahamana
- Rachel Kanoelani McGuire
- Auntie Bobbi Mills
5th Annual Kalani Aliʻi Awards, 2010:
Saturday Sept. 4, 2010, Mānoa Grand Ballroom, Japanese Cultural Center Luncheon
- Edwin Mahiai Beamer
- Dr. Charles Pe’ape’a Makawalu Burrows
- Arline Wainaha Kuuleialoha Brede Eaton
- Ane Kelley Kanahele
- Leianaikaroselaniomaui Woodside
4th Annual Kalani Aliʻi Awards, 2009:
Saturday July 11, 2009 Hale Koa Hotel luncheon
- U.S. Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka
- Rev. Ida Keli’iokalani (Hanapi) Chun
- Rev. William HiiakaikapolioPele Kaina
- Larry Linsey Kauanoe Kimura
- Adelaide Kaiwi (Kuamu) Sylva
3rd Annual Kalani Aliʻi Awards, 2008:
Saturday May 16, 2008 Hibiscus Ballroom, Ala Moana Hotel dinner
- Mary Louise Kaleonahenahe Kekuewa
- Winona Kealamapuana Ellis Rubin
- Niklaus R. Schweizer
- Edith Kawelohea McKinzie
- David Merritt Peters
2nd Annual Kalani Aliʻi Awards, 2007:
Saturday May 19, 2007 Pacific Beach Hotel
- Patience Elmay K. Wiggin Bacon
- Mary Kawaiho’ouluoha’ao Craver
- Elizabeth Kawohiokalani Ellis Jenkins
- Brother Franklin Ka’imi’ikepono Pao, S.M.
- James Ka’upena Wong
1st Annual Kalani Aliʻi Awards, 2006:
Held with Convention, Friday, July 21, 22, 23, 2006, Dinner, Ala Moana Hotel
- Venus Gay Holt
- Charlotte Kawa’aholo
- Scott Clarke
- Kahu Samuel Saffery
- Edward T. Kaanana
- Dr. Isabella Aiona Abbott