The Hawaiʻi Chamber of Commerce of Northern California is pleased to announce our 22nd Annual Five Star Aloha Gala on Friday, May 24th, starting at 5:30 p.m. at The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square. This is our organization’s signature event and serves as a venue for honoring individuals and organizations with our Kūlia I Ka Nuʻu (Strive for the Summit) Award for contributions in promoting the Aloha Spirit from Hawaiʻi through Northern California and beyond. All proceeds go to helping fund our scholarship program foundation and organization.

This year, we are pleased to honor Hawai‘i Community Foundation as our 2024 Kūlia I Ka Nuʻu Award recipient for its incredible community rebuilding work and response to the devastating Lahaina fires and for its many years of leadership in helping with ongoing community challenges in Hawaii. HCF’s efforts and their leadership has made it a model charitable foundation for groups and individuals in and outside of Hawaiʻi.  Past Kūlia I Ka Nuʻu Award awardees have included Mana Up, Andy Bumatai, Nainoa Thompson & The Polynesian Voyaging Society, Dave Shoji, Jan Yanehiro, The Brothers Cazimero, Chefs Sam Choy, Alan Wong, Roy Yamaguchi, and many others.

The gala will feature the presentation of the Kūlia I Ka Nuʻu Award and the HCCNC Foundation scholarship awards, live Hawaiian music, special guest appearances, plus incredible food, drinks, and of course tons of prizes and giveaways. We have awarded over $100,000 to 49 recipients over the past 19 years, which would not be possible without our incredible sponsors, supporters, and community gathering for our galas.