Mistress of Ceremonies Karen Keawehawai'i. - Photo: Nicholas Masagatani

Hailama Farden giving remarks prior to giving pule. - Photo: Nicholas Masagatani

Gaylord Holomalia presents an award to Cecilio David Rodrigues and Henry Kapono Ka'aihue, better known as C&K. - Photo: Nicholas Masagatani

Cecilio & Kapono performed after receiving their award. - Photo: Nicholas Masagatani

Larry Helm accepts an award on behalf of his late brother, George Helm. - Photo: Nicholas Masagatani

George Helm received a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award, accepted by his brother Larry Helm. Shown here is Matthew Helm (nephew), Kapono Rawlins-Crivello (grand-newphew) and Marcus Helm (nephew) after a performance. - Photo: Nicholas Masagatani

Eddie Kamae performs with the Sons of Hawai'i. - Photo: Nicholas Masagatani

Mahi'ai Beamer presents an award to newphews Keola and Kapono Beamer. - Photo: Nicholas Masagatani

Keola and Kapono Beamer on stage together after receiving their award. - Photo: Nicholas Masagatani

Uncle Keola Beamer, the "original," watches Keola & Kapono Beamer from the audience. - Photo: Nicholas Masagatani

Kimo Alama Keaulana and Lei Hulu pose after a performance. From left, Brandon Souza, Kimo Alama Keaulana, Keola Chan, Jeff Au Hoy, and Lanihuli Lee. - Photo: Nicholas Masagatani

The 'ohana of John Pi'ilani Watkins after accepting his award. - Photo: Nicholas Masagatani