The Laura N. Dowsett Award was created in 1982 to honor a Sustaining member who personified the ideals of the Junior League of Honolulu. This annual award is presented to a Sustainer who demonstrates the spirit of voluntarism, the value of specialized training, the effectiveness of advocacy, and other qualities of leadership developed in the… Read More
The Junior League of Honolulu has had a long history and partnership with Hale Kipa, a nonprofit agency that specializes in working with youth and their families who often have nowhere else to turn. On Saturday, April 20, JLH supported a facility work day at Hale Kipa which included painting, cleaning, and gardening. The COO… Read More
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ll highlight some of the extraordinary contributions the Junior League of Honolulu has made over the past 100 years. Since the League’s inaugural year in 1923, our dedicated organization of women has been committed to making a meaningful community impact in Hawaii with each decade being more transformative than… Read More
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This holiday season, members of the Junior League of Honolulu collected 40 toys for Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women & Children during the Holiday Party and 159 pounds of food for the Hawai’i Foodbank during the Sustainer Holiday Luncheon.
Midweek Hawaii featured the Junior League of Honolulu in this week’s cover story. The article highlights our rich history, empowerment opportunities for women, and 100 years of community service. https://www.midweek.com/a-league-of-their-own/
Originally established by the Junior League of Honolulu as HerStory in 2000. HerStory was turned over to Hawaiʻi Business Magazine and continues under the name Wahine Forum. This year Junior League of Honolulu board members attended sessions on leadership, innovation, and wellness, while also representing the league at our partner booth.
On Thursday, October 5th, the Junior League of Honolulu celebrated it’s 100th Anniversary with a luncheon at the Waialae Country Club. During the event, Junior League members rekindled friendships, shared memories, and acknowledged the significant impact the Junior League of Honolulu has had on the community.
Elizabeth (Liz) Dreher Howard was our 2020 Laura N. Dowsett awardee. This award is given to a Junior League of Honolulu Sustainer that continuous gives back to the community and is a civic leader amongst volunteers. Liz Howard has been one of Honolulu’s top interior designers for more than 55 years. She studied at the… Read More