Distinguished Citizen Dinner
Mahalo for Joining Us!
What an incredible night at the 2025 Distinguished Citizen Dinner! A huge mahalo to everyone who joined us at the Sheraton Waikiki to honor the Hawai‘i Community Foundation.
The room was filled with Hawai‘i’s most dedicated leaders, all united by a shared commitment to our youth and our community. Your support ensures that the core values of Scouting—leadership, service, and stewardship—continue to shape the next generation.
We are filled with gratitude for your partnership in building a stronger Hawai‘i. The future is bright!
If you didn’t have the chance to give back at the event, please consider a year-end gift today.
Mahalo to Our 2025 Sponsors
Eagle
Life
Star
First Class
Gift in Kind Donations
Donation Only & Individual Seats
About HCF
For over a century, HCF has been a driving force in strengthening communities through strategic philanthropy, cross-sector collaboration, and innovative solutions to some of Hawai‘i’s most pressing challenges. From advancing affordable housing and education to championing sustainability and disaster relief, HCF’s dedicated staff, Board of Governors, and partners work tirelessly to create lasting impact across the islands.
Past Distinguished Citizen Recipients
1983 – James F. Gary
1984 – Maurice J. Sullivan
1985 – Chinn Ho
1986 – Robert J. Pfeiffer
1987 – John D. Bellinger
1988 – Senator Daniel K. Inouye
1989 – Frank J. Manaut
1990 – Senator Spark M. Matsunaga
1990 – George Fukunaga
1991 – Governor John D. Waihee
1992 – Russell K. Okata
1993 – Mayor Frank F. Fasi
1994 – H. Howard Stephenson
1995 – Senator Daniel K. Akaka
1996 – John C. Brogan
1997 – Governor Benjamin J. Cayetano
1998 – Walter A. Dods, Jr.
1999 – Don E. Carroll
2000 – William W. Paty, Jr.
2001 – Warren Haruki
2002 – Vicky Cayetano
2003 – Ronald K. Migita
2004 – W. Allen Doane
2005 – Mike May & Carol Ai
2006 – Michael J. Fisch
2007 – Governor Linda Lingle
2008 – Chuck Sted
2009 – Mayor Mufi Hannemann
2010 – Aloha Council Presidents
2011 – Chatt G. Wright
2012 – Peter S. Ho
2013 – Robert P. Hiam
2014 – John C. Dean
2015 – Rick Blangiardi
2016 – Bill Wilson
2017 – Dennis Francis
2018 – Lt. Gen. H.C. “Hank Stackpole III/ Bobby Fujimoto/
John Henry Felix
2019 – Ray Vara
2022 – First Responders
2023 – Mark Mugiishi
