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KULĀIA HOʻOILINA AWARD HONOREES
Molokaʻi Canoe Festivals' Kulāia has revived this aspect of commemorating community leadership from a culturally and historically grounded tradition. Committee members of Molokaʻi Canoe Festivals' Kulāia committee annually select a community leader(s) from Molokaʻi who embodies particular values that reflect the unique Molokaʻi culture and lifestyle, leaving a Legacy for the next generation. This community leader is honored and celebrated as a cultural treasure who have gained respect for their contributions to our island home. Through this revival of honoring our Hawaiian jewels, Kulāia encourages our community to commemorate our treasures, our community leaders in celebration with them and their 'ohana our appreciation.
2014 KULĀIA HOʻOILINA HONOREE
Melvin "Mel" Paoa Jr.
2015 KULĀIA HOʻOILINA HONOREE
Eliza Kauila Poʻaha Reyes
2016 KULĀIA HOʻOILINA HONOREE
Kelson "Mac" Poepoe
2016 KULĀIA HOʻOILINA HONOREE
Kelson "Mac" Poepoe
2017 KULĀIA HOʻOILINA HONOREE
Dr. Noa Emmett Aluli
2018 KULĀIA HOʻOILINA HONOREE
Molokaʻi Nui a Hina
2019 KULĀIA HOʻOILINA HONOREE
Shirley Mililani Kamakana Rawlins
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