The Celebration of Life for Pāmai Tenn was held on November 7, 10:00 a.m. to noon, at Kawaiaha‘o Church.
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Our Annual Celebration of Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation Scholarship Recipients



The DMV has announced that the Duke Kahanamoku license plate will be available for sale across the islands on November 16, 2026!
Oʻahu: Anyone interested in changing their current plates to the Duke Kahanamoku plates can walk into any Satellite City Hall without an appointment. The transaction can also be completed through an Express Appointment. The application is available online. Applicants will need to complete the form, surrender their current plates, and pay the applicable fees.
Neighbor Islands: The plate will be available in all counties on November 16. Check with your local license plate office about getting an appointment.
Proceeds from the specialty plates will support critical drowning prevention initiatives and swimming programs throughout Hawaiʻi. Designed by local artist Kamea Hadar, these plates celebrate Duke's enduring legacy. Click the button below to learn more about the license plate program.


Explore how the Duke Foundation advances its mission through impact, stewardship, and community investment. View our annual reports for a transparent look at our programs, partnerships, and progress.
View Annual ReportsWhile Hawaiʻi produces some of the most highly skilled watermen and waterwomen in the world, drowning is the leading cause of death for our keiki ages 1-15, and Hawaiʻi ranks second in the nation for drowning rates among residents. The Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation partnered with the Hawaiʻi Water Safety Coalition to create recommendations to ensure that everyone in Hawaiʻi is safe in, on, and around the water.
View the Hawaii Water Safety Plan Here