Maui is home to some of the most inspiring, hardworking, and compassionate women—leaders, mentors, and changemakers who shape the very heart of our island through their dedication and aloha. This March, we gather to celebrate their strength, wisdom, and resilience at Wāhine Kaulike: Celebrating the Balance Women Bring to Maui—a powerful evening of recognition and gratitude you won’t want to miss!
🌸 Event Details
📍 Location: 483 S. High Street, Wailuku
📅 Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: FREE (Optional donation to support local programs)
🌺 Why You Need to Be There
This is more than an event—it’s a moment to reflect, connect, and uplift the incredible wāhine who make Maui a better place every day. Through heartfelt storytelling, live music, and powerful recognition, we’ll celebrate the balance and strength that women bring to our island community.
✨ Mayor Richard Bissen’s Special Address We’re honored to welcome Mayor Richard Bissen at 6:30 PM for a special address and presentation of Special Recognition Certificates to our honorees. His presence highlights the profound impact these wāhine have made in business, education, advocacy, and community leadership.
✨ Keynote Speech by Captain Kekai Brown Captain Kekai Brown—a trailblazing leader and an inspiration to future generations—will deliver a moving keynote, reminding us of the strength found in resilience and the power of women in leadership.
✨ Live Music & Lei Ceremony Celebrate the spirit of wāhine with live music by Maui's beloved Sheryl Renee and a heartfelt lei ceremony honoring the extraordinary women who have shaped Maui through their vision and service.
🌟 Honoring Maui’s Extraordinary Wāhine
This year, we are proud to recognize eleven exceptional women who have made a profound and lasting impact on Maui:
Mahina Martin
Rochelle Mendoza
Kailani Jackson
Mary Albitz
Sandy Schneider
Dr. Amanda Moore
Katie Farley
Annie-Rose
Sheila Marrow
Gail Valoriso
Tina McLelland
These wāhine have dedicated their lives to mentorship, business leadership, education, advocacy, and community service—embodying the essence of balance, strength, and aloha.
💜 Support the Cause – Make a Difference
Attendance is free, but your support helps sustain programs that empower women and girls across Maui. Proceeds directly fund mentorship, mental health, and leadership programs like MAUI GEMS, creating opportunities for the next generation of wāhine leaders.
General Admission: $15
Students & Seniors: $10
🌿 Join Us – Be a Part of This Powerful Celebration
✨ Honor & Uplift – Celebrate the wāhine who make Maui a stronger, more balanced
place.
✨ Celebrate Community & Leadership – Be inspired by stories of resilience and success.
✨ Connect & Reflect – Create meaningful connections with Maui’s changemakers.
✨ Empower the Future – Your support helps uplift women and girls through local
programs.
🔥 Don't Miss Out! This event is more than a celebration—it’s a movement. Come together with the Maui community and experience the strength, spirit, and sisterhood of wāhine who continue to inspire us all.
📅 Event Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: 483 S. High Street, Wailuku
📧 Questions? Contact us at: Info@wmyfb.org
🌸 Let’s celebrate Maui’s wāhine together!
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