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    Miss Hui O Hawaii San Diego
    2025-2026

    Māhealani Hammond

    About Miss Hui O Hawaii

    We are thrilled to present Māhealani Hammond as our Miss Hui O Hawaii of San Diego 2025-2026! Māhealani, the daughter of Kyle Hammond and Koki Southwell, embodies a spirit of aloha and cultural pride that will enrich our community.

     

    Māhealani is a talented hula student at Kūhai Halau O ’Ilima Pa ‘Olapa Kahiko, under the direction of Ilima Kam Martinez. She recently completed her first year at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and will be continuing her education at Mira Costa College this fall as a sophomore, pursuing a degree in Business. Her goal is to transfer to San Diego State University (SDSU) to complete her Bachelor's in Business Management and potentially pursue a Master's in Sports Management.

     

    In addition to her studies at SDSU, Māhealani plans to pursue an online Associate of Arts degree in Hawaiian Studies through the Hawai’iloa program at Windward Community College. This will allow her to transfer credits from UH Mānoa and continue her dedication to perpetuating Hawaiian culture and ancestral knowledge.

     

    It is important to Māhealani to continue learning about Hawaiian history and culture while living in San Diego. We eagerly look forward to her active participation in various community events and her representation of our beloved Hui throughout her reign.

    Apply now to become the next Miss Hui!

    Under the guidance of the Hui O Hawaiʻi Director of Youth Enrichment, Miss Hui will coordinate and implement arrangements for youth activities and will be a positive role model for the Hui's youth.  Miss Hui will also appear at functions like the Lōkahi Festival, General membership meetings, Installation of Officers, and other functions as requested by the Director of Youth Enrichment. If you are interested in applying to become the next Miss Hui, please click HERE to apply online.

    ​You can also apply by mail by printing, and completing this PDF application form... 

    Please mail your completed and signed application to:

    Hui-O-Hawaiʻi of San Diego

    Attn: Director of Youth

    374 East H Street, STE A 463

    Chula Vista, CA 91910-7496

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    Or email to: Directors@hohsd.org

    - Review Eligibility requirements for candidates (below)
    - Application must be received by August 1st

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    Eligibility requirements for candidates:

    • A candidate may be 17 years of age providing his/her parent(s), guardian(s), or grandparent(s) are members of the Hui in good standing.

    • A candidate may be between the ages of eighteen (18) and twenty-five (25) at time of application and a member in good standing. 

    • Candidates must present a valid identification or birth certificate to verify eligibility requirements.

    • Candidates must reside in San Diego County.

    • Candidates must never have been married or a parent, and must be of good moral character.

    • Candidates must have a talent in the Hawaiiana, e.g., hula, instrument, vocal. Presentations of talent during panel interview must be held to a maximum of five minutes.

    • Candidates must be willing to sign the “Code of Conduct and Release Agreement” which specifies responsibilities of Miss or Mr. Hui O Hawai’i of San Diego.

    • Reign of Miss or Mr. Hui will be for one year.

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