Tammy Smith - Kaʻōnohi Awardee 2024

Tammy Hoe Smith feeds the lāhui. As one of the first and foremost experts in ‘ai pono, the sourcing of native produce creates the taste for these foods, which helps the local food systems by driving the farming and supply of native crops. Whether running a family restaurant, community catering, or feeding kūpuna at Lunalilo Home, Tammy and her family have maintained the ‘ai pono teachings of her father and legacy of her kupuna.