Enjoy these sets of photos from the 2026 Living Treasures of Hawai‘i event in Waikiki! Most photos are courtesy of Alan Kubota, Lenscapes Photography, with some additional pics by David Atcheson.
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Honoree Meet and Greet Photos
Honoree Sheree Tamura with Bishop and Mrs. Umitani and Dr. and Mrs. Tamamoto
At left, honorees Jim and Vickie Kennedy
Honoree Māpuana de Silva and fans before the event
Honoree Dr. B. Ka‘imiloa Chrisman before the program
Honoree Dr. Billy Bergin with lei and the photo from his posterProgram Photos
Hula at Living Treasures of Hawai‘i™ 2026
Hula at Living Treasures of Hawai‘i™ 2026
Luncheon entertainment at Living Treasures 2026
Rev. Joshin Kamuro of Mililani Hongwanji offered words of thanks
Outgoing HHMH President, Dr. Warren Tamamoto, addresses the attendees
Outgoing HHMH President, Dr. Warren TamamotoAwards Presentation Photos
Coral Ballroom at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort (Living Treasures 2026)Honorees on stage at the conclusion of the 2026 program
Honoree Dr. Billy Bergin receives a lei from honoree Sheree Tamura
Honoree Sheree Tamura addresses the attendees
Honoree Dr. B. Ka‘imiloa Chrisman receives his certificate from Bishop Umitani
Honoree Māpuana de Silva addresses the attendees
Honoree couple Vickie and Jim Kennedy at the podium
The service dog that accompanied Vickie and Jim Kennedy at the event“Mahalo!” Photos
All smiles at the registration tables! At right, 2014 Living Treasure Rene Kimura.
Emcee team Marcie Moribe and Nannette Ganotisi
Emcee for the awards portion, Hailama Farden
Dennis Sekine was recognized for his longtime service as Living Treasures emcee.
Mahalo to, and from, the Living Treasures of Hawaii Selection Committee!Deep gratitude to our honorees, the hundreds who attended to help celebrate them, and all the volunteers and staff who came together to put on the event. 🙏