2024 INDUCTION BANQUET

The Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame proudly announces its annual Induction Banquet to be held on Thursday, August 8, 2024. This prestigious event celebrates the outstanding achievements of Hawaii’s finest sports figures. The evening promises to be a memorable occasion filled with honor, camaraderie, and the spirit of Aloha.

This year’s distinguished inductees include:

  • James Leahey (Contributor)
    James “Jim” Leahey was a legendary sportscaster in Hawaii, renowned for his work spanning nearly six decades. Known as the primary voice for the University of Hawaii sports on television and radio from 1973 until his retirement in 2018, he provided play-by-play commentary for football, basketball, baseball, and many other sports. During his career, he was known for his meticulous preparation and his ability to capture the emotional essence of the games, often becoming the soundtrack to many memorable moments in Hawaii sports history.
  • Christopher Woo (Swimming)
    As a former competition swimmer and world record-holder, Christopher Woo represented the United States at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Quebec. Woo competed in the final of the men’s 100-meter breaststroke and finished eighth in a time of 1:05.13. He also swam for the gold medal-winning U.S. team in the preliminary heats of the men’s 4×100-meter medley relay.

Join us as we celebrate the extraordinary achievements of Hawaii’s sports legends, James Leahey and Christopher Woo.

Event Details:

  • Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024
  • Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.  (formal program and dinner will commence at 6:15 p.m.).
  • Location: Honolulu Country Club
  • Attire: Aloha attire is recommended to celebrate in true Hawaiian spirit.

Ticket Information:

  • Cost per Ticket: $200.00
  • Registration: Tickets can be purchased HERE.

Don’t miss the opportunity to support the Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame in its mission to preserve and promote Hawaii’s rich sports history.

2022 INDUCTION BANQUET

The 2020-2021 Induction Banquet was held on August 25, 2022 at the Ala Moana Hotel. Mahalo to everyone who attended as well as everybody who helped make this post-pandemic banquet an overwhelming success.

You can see photos of the event HERE.