AOHCC Awards
Ke Po‘okela o Kūhiō Award
Outstanding Hawaiian Civic Club Member
(updated 8/11/2026) The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs seeks to recognize an outstanding Hawaiian Civic Club member who best exemplifies the ideals and example set forth by Prince Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole through his or her service, dedication, and active involvement in their Hawaiian Civic Club and the greater Hawaiian community for the previous calendar year.
- Only Hawaiian Civic Club members in good standing with the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs may be nominated for this award.
- Nomination form MUST be received NO LATER THAN 45 days prior to the Convention start date via the online application and MUST include 1 high resolution photo of nominee. NOTE: Late submissions will NOT be accepted.
- The winner of this prestigious award will be announced at the Annual AOHCC Convention.
Nominees of the Ke Po‘okela o Kūhiō Award will be judged on the following criteria:
- The nominee exemplifies the ideals and example set forth by Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole.
- Active involvement, dedication, and participation in Civic Club activities throughout the previous calendar year.
- Active involvement, dedication, and participation in activities of the greater Hawaiian community throughout the previous calendar year.
- The nominee reflects Hawaiian values.