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Polynesian Football Hall of Fame

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

HeritageEducationArts & CultureTax-deductible donations
Founded 2013Regional reach
Profile last updated: May 3, 2026

About

Founded in 2013, Polynesian Football Hall of Fame is a non-profit organisation based in Honolulu, United States working on heritage, education, arts & culture.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame is a non-profit organisation based in Honolulu, Hawaii, founded in 2013 by Super Bowl champions Jesse Sapolu and Maa Tanuvasa. It honours Polynesia's greatest football players, coaches and contributors through its permanent gallery at the Polynesian Cultural Center, annual induction classes, and player of the year awards. It also runs the adidas Polynesian Bowl, an all-star high school game, and supports education in Hawaii.

Location

Honolulu, United States

Founded

2013

Focus areas

Polynesian footballHall of Famesports heritageHawaiiPolynesian culture

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

HeritageEducationArts & Culture

Works for

YouthCommunities

How they work

Awareness & educationCommunity programmes

Programmes

adidas Polynesian Bowl

Sport for development

Annual all-star high school football game in Honolulu, Hawaii, featuring top-ranked Polynesian and non-Polynesian senior players, broadcast on NFL Network.

Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Gallery

Heritage

Permanent gallery at the Polynesian Cultural Center showcasing inductees and Polynesian football legends through plaques, photos, mementos, an interactive display and a Wall of Honor.

Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award

Sport for development

Annual award honouring the most outstanding college football player of Polynesian ancestry.

Polynesian Pro Football Player of the Year Award

Sport for development

Annual award honouring the most outstanding professional football player of Polynesian ancestry.

Polynesian High School Football Player of the Year Award

Sport for development

Annual award honouring the most outstanding senior high school football player of Polynesian ancestry.

Funding & support

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

adidas, 247Sports, Hawaiian Airlines, NFL Network, Polynesian Cultural Center, Shriners Children's

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