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Henry Kapono to be honored as the 65th David Malo Award recipient on Friday, November 15, 2024. Secure your seat at this event by clicking the Register button on the right. Tickets are $130 or $1,170 for a table of 10 (3% fee added for credit card payments. If you prefer to send a check or mail your registration form, print the form attached on the right. Since 1957, the Rotary Club of West Honolulu, District 5000, annually recognizes a leader of Hawaiian ancestry who has made a difference in Hawaii; someone whose accomplishments have epitomized the idea of high achievement in such fields as art, music, dance, education, science, government, religion, business or sports. The award was named after David Malo, an important Hawaiian minister and leader in the 1800's who exemplified the ideal of high achievement and community service for the betterment of the world around us.
This year, we honor Henry Kapono.  Henry Kapono is 2021 Favorite Entertainer of the Year and a performer who has it all – vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, composer, thrilling performer, audience favorite—and multiple honors and awards, including a Grammy nomination. He has taken home 21 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards (Hawaii’s “Grammy”) including Male Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year, Single of the Year, Album of the Year, Rock Album of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award, Best EP, Compilation of the Year, and is the recipient of the 2021 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards for Contemporary Album of the Year for his latest album, Henry’s House, and the 2021 Favorite Entertainer of the Year. Kapono continues to perform live worldwide and is known for his legendary “Dukes on Sunday” afternoon Beach concerts on Waikiki beach.
Where
Waialae Country Club
4997 Kahala Avenue
Honolulu, HI
United States of America
Organizers

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Richard Ing
whrc1950@gmail.com