Bridging Hawaiʻi and the Hawaiian Diaspora
Corporate Partnership Opportunities
Investing in Native Hawaiian Cultural Education and Community Impact
Kūlia I Ka Pūnāwai invites businesses, foundations, organizations, and community supporters to partner in sustaining Native Hawaiian cultural education, mentorship, leadership development, and community engagement through culturally grounded programming rooted in ʻike Hawaiʻi and hula traditions.
Support directly helps sustain conference programming, educational workshops, mentorship opportunities, scholarship access initiatives, cultural practitioner support, and long-term organizational growth that benefits Native Hawaiian and diaspora communities.
Email us to get started on your sponsorship
Ikapunawai@gmail.com
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Exclusive Opportunity (1 Available)
The highest level of partnership and recognition.
Benefits
Exclusive designation as Presenting Sponsor
"Presented by [Sponsor Name]" recognition on major conference materials
Premier logo placement on conference shirts
Premier logo placement on event signage and promotional materials
Recognition during Opening and Closing Ceremonies
Opportunity to provide welcome remarks
Full-page program recognition
Premium vendor booth space
Inclusion of promotional materials in attendee welcome packets
Website homepage sponsor spotlight
Dedicated social media sponsor feature
Media and press recognition where applicable
Sponsor recognition on conference photo backdrop
Hospitality Package
10 Complimentary Concert Tickets
10 Reserved VIP Concert Seats
10 VIP Dinner Invitations
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In honor of the late Kumu Hula Clarice Nuhi
Supports conference operations, logistics, and participant experience.
Benefits
Prominent logo placement on conference materials
Recognition during conference ceremonies
Website sponsor feature
Social media recognition
Half-page program advertisement
Vendor booth space
Sponsor acknowledgment in digital communications
Hospitality Package
8 Complimentary Concert Tickets
8 Reserved VIP Concert Seats
8 VIP Dinner Invitations
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In honor of the late Kumu Hula Keahulani Wilson
Supports cultural education, workshop programming, and practitioner engagement.
Benefits
Logo placement on conference materials
Recognition during educational programming
Website recognition
Social media acknowledgment
Quarter-page program advertisement
Vendor booth space
Hospitality Package
4 Complimentary Concert Tickets
4 Reserved VIP Concert Seats
4 VIP Dinner Invitations
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In honor of the late Kumu Hula Randy Kaulana Chang
Supports scholarships, educational materials, youth engagement, and accessibility initiatives.
Benefits
Logo placement on select conference signage
Website recognition
Social media acknowledgment
Quarter-page program recognition
Shared sponsor recognition signage
Hospitality Package
2 Complimentary Concert Tickets
2 Reserved VIP Concert Seats
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In Honor of the late Kumu Hula Barbara Finneran
Supports volunteer coordination, cultural materials, outreach efforts, and participant services.
Benefits
Recognition in conference materials
Website acknowledgment
Social media sponsor appreciation
Sponsor recognition signage
Hospitality Package
2 Complimentary Concert Tickets
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In honor of Sharon Ku’uipo Paulo
Ideal for small businesses, family-owned companies, and community supporters.
Benefits
Name recognition in conference program
Website acknowledgment
Social media thank-you recognition
Sponsor appreciation signage
Hospitality Package
1 Complimentary Concert Ticket
Scholarship Sponsorship Opportunities
$2,500
Provides participants with:
Conference Registration
Lodging Assistance
Conference Meals
Educational Materials
Mentorship Opportunities
Benefits
Scholarship sponsor recognition
Website acknowledgment
Social media recognition
Post-event impact report
Native Hawaiian Scholarship Champion
