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KAMA‘ĀINA OF THE YEAR™

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation (HHF) annually honors individuals or organizations who have contributed to preserving Hawaii’s rich history and perpetuating the essence of Hawai‘i.  The Kama‘āina of the Year program honors community members and organizations who have made unique and lasting contributions to the preservation of Hawaii’s historic places and culture.  The event furthers Historic Hawai‘i Foundation’s mission to preserve and encourage the preservation of historic buildings, objects, sites and communities.  The Kama‘āina of the Year benefit is Historic Hawai‘i Foundation’s annual fundraising event and accounts for at a significant portion of its annual operating budget.
Past KOY Honorees:

2012Senator Daniel K. Akaka
2011Herb Kawainui Kane
2010Princess Abigail Kawananakoa
2009Daniel K. Inouye & Irene Hirano Inouye
2008Bert & Susan Kobayashi
2007Richard Kelley & Jeanne Rolles
2006Sam & Mary Cooke
2005Washington Place
2004John Morgan
2003Oz Stender
2002Thurston Twigg-Smith
2001Moana Hotel
2000Alexander & Baldwin
1999Ed Carter
1998Helen Cole
1997C. Dudley Pratt, Jr.
1996Waikiki
1995Chinatown
1994Kakaako
1993Peg & Bill Paty
1992Joan & Kenny Brown
1991Herman Von Holt
1990RJ "Bobby" Pfeiffer
1989Irmgard Farden Aluli
1988Abraham Akaka
Tim Johns Named 26th Annual
KAMA‘ĀINA OF THE YEAR

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation is very pleased to announce that Timothy E. Johns will be honored as the 2013 Kama‘āina of the Year™.

Mr. Johns will be honored as the 2013 Kama‘āina of the Year in recognition of his distinguished career in helping to preserve, perpetuate and celebrate the natural, cultural and historic resources of Hawai‘i.  As past president and CEO of Bishop Museum, Tim provided leadership of the State Museum of Natural and Cultural History. As former Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, he was responsible for the conservation and stewardship of public lands, historic properties and cultural resources.

“Tim’s community activities include perpetuating the ranching and agricultural history of the Islands, and his commitment to natural resource protection—including cultural and historic landscapes—is evident in his community service,” said Frank Haas, HHF Board President. “For his lifelong support and dedication to preserving the historic, cultural and natural heritage of Hawai‘i, HHF is proud to honor Tim Johns as its 2013 Kama‘āina of the Year.”

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation annually recognizes individuals who have contributed to preserving Hawai‘i’s rich history.  The Kama‘āina of the Year™ event furthers 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 event committee will be chaired by Peter S. Ho.  The benefit will be held on Saturday, September 28, 6 – 10 p.m., at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikīkī.  To sponsor a table or reserve tickets, please see the sponsorship form or contact the HHF office at 808-523-2900 or KOY@historichawaii.org