AFP Aloha ChapterNational Philanthropy DayNov. 13, 2026 · Sheraton Waikīkī
‹ Schedule

Awards Luncheon and keynote

Friday, Nov. 13 · 12:00–1:45 pm

Molokaʻi/Maui

The 35th Annual National Philanthropy Day Awards, honoring this year's outstanding philanthropists, volunteers, businesses, foundations and fundraising professionals.

Speakers

  • John LeongKeynote

    CEO, Kupu

    John Leong is CEO of Kupu, a youth development nonprofit he co-founded in 2007, and founder of Pono Pacific and Poukihi. He is an Obama Foundation Fellow and an Omidyar Fellow.

  • Paula AkanaEmcee

    President and CEO, The Friends of ʻIolani Palace

    Paula Akana has been President and CEO of The Friends of ʻIolani Palace since 2019. Before that, she was a broadcast journalist at KITV for more than 30 years.

  • Terry GeorgeWelcome remarks

    CEO and President, Hawaiʻi Community Foundation