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Highlight video of Duke's Night 2024, a celebration of Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation scholarship recipients, at Outrigger Canoe Club on May 21, 2024

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What is Duke's Night?

Duke’s Night is a festive community event that brings together students, their friends, and families to recognize scholarship winners' accomplishments and encourage them to lead as Ambassadors of Aloha. Awardees from across the islands were invited to be celebrated publicly on stage. The top five candidates for the Duke Award were showcased individually, followed by a live, white envelope reveal of the top scholarship awardee.The program included a panel of Hawaii athletes who have excelled at the highest levels. This year's panel consisted of Mark Towill (Sailing), Wyatt Jones (Canoeing), and Shelley Oates-Wilding (Canoeing & Kayaking). They shared advice with our young leaders and the rest of the audience about competition and life.

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Scholarship Details

The Ambassador of Aloha Award is a one-time scholarship, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, granted to multiple high school seniors or full-time undergraduates. The applicant must be a resident of Hawaii, maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and compete in canoeing, surfing, kayaking, swimming, diving, sailing, water polo, related water sports, or volleyball.The 2024 Duke Award is a one-time award of $12,000, to recognize an outstanding Hawaii high school senior who excels in academics, athleticism, and community service, and who exemplifies the character and personality traits of Duke Kahanamoku.

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2024 Scholars:

Ocean Akau
Waiahuli Akau
Luke Berrigan
Kawena Chillingworth
Sofia Connor
Mahina Dameron
Makana Fake
Kimie Ginoza
Tulip Hori
Sophia Hurd
Chloe Inouye
Talen Koerte
Tehani Kong
Kale'a Kuamo'o
Emile Labrador
Melia Lee
Hie Loui
Max Moquin
Waipuna Olores
Tai Panzer
Jen Reiter
Tyler Tanaka
Kainalu Teeters
Django Tomlinson
Isabelle Tsuchitori
Zion Waqainabete
Evan Wong
Kimorah Wong
Leina'ala Wong
Sala Yasumi
Maika Young
Andrea Zeebe