VALUE individuality • EMPOWER students • INSPIRE future success.
A Benefit Gala for Island Pacific Academy
Presented by
Mahalo
20 Years of Excellence
On a beautiful evening at Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina on February 8, 2025, our 20 Years of Excellence Gala brought together our incredible community in a celebration of generosity, gratitude, and vision. The night marked the launch of our Families and the Future Campaign, ensuring that Island Pacific Academy continues to provide exceptional opportunities for our students. We were honored to recognize Dan & Judy White, the Wilhelm 'Ohana, and Kalaeloa Partners, L.P., whose generous contributions established endowed funds to support future generations of Navigators.
A heartfelt mahalo to our Exclusive Presenting Sponsor, First Hawaiian Bank, and to all our sponsors, donors, and volunteers who made this evening possible. Thanks to the unwavering support of our sponsors, donors, and volunteers, we raised over $110,000 to support tuition aid and student programs. Your kindness and commitment light the way for the next 20 years and beyond!
Shaping Opportunities for Tomorrow
Legacy Builders
Dr. Dan & Judy White
I Mua Me Ka Haʻaheo Faculty & Staff Endowed Fund
In honor of IPA’s 20th Anniversary, Dr. Dan and Judy White, two of the school’s founders and its first Head of School, established the I Mua Me Ka Haʻaheo Fund for Faculty and Staff Support. This endowed fund reflects their commitment to generosity and kindness by supporting faculty and staff salaries and professional development, ensuring a lasting impact on IPA’s culture and success. The founders invite the community to join in growing this meaningful legacy.
Lance & Marcy Wilhelm
Hisako Wilhelm Endowed Scholarship
The Hisako Wilhelm Endowed Scholarship Fund, established by Lance and Marcy Wilhelm in honor of Lance’s late mother, supports students from single-parent households with academic and financial need. Reflecting Hisako’s dedication to education, the fund continues the Wilhelms’ legacy of generosity. Lance, a founding member and Emeritus Trustee, and Marcy, parents of IPA alumna Kate Wilhelm ’20, are proud to help make IPA’s values-driven, college preparatory experience accessible to future generations.
Kalaeloa Partners, LP
Families & the Future Endowed Fund
Kalaeloa Partners, L.P., led by General Manager Hans (Ruedi) Tobler, is the first donor to support IPA’s Families and the Future Endowed Fund, a key part of the $3 million “Families and the Future” campaign. Their generous contribution helps establish a lasting endowment for student financial assistance, ensuring IPA’s sustainability and continued excellence in values-driven, college preparatory education. This support reflects Kalaeloa Partners’ commitment to investing in the future of IPA’s students and community.
Supporting our Mission of Impact
Partners in Excellence
Exclusive Presenting Sponsor
Kapena Sponsors
Kilo Hōkū Sponsors
Moana Sponsors
Alaka’i Development
Albert C. Kobayashi, Inc.
American Floor and Home
Atlas Insurance Agency
Commercial Plumbing, Inc.
Goodfellow Bros.
Hawaii National Bank
Hawaii State Federal Credit Union
HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union
KAPOLEI COMMONS and MacNaughton and Kobayashi Group
Nordic PCL Construction, Inc.
The Wilhelm Group
Ways to support IPA
Make a Gift
Join us in celebrating 20 years of excellence! Your gift honors our legacy of achievement and helps inspire the next generation of leaders. Together, we can ensure a bright future for our students and community.
Celebrating our Legacy & Future
20 Years of Excellence
Island Pacific Academy's 20 Years of Excellence benefit gala marks a milestone in our journey of educational excellence. For two decades, we've been committed to empowering students, fostering individuality, and inspiring success, all while staying true to the values that define us. This special evening reflects on the legacy we've built together and looks forward to the future we will continue to shape.
With a focus on honoring those who have set the foundation for our first endowment scholarships, we celebrate not just our past, but the ongoing promise of what’s to come. Join us as we come together to reflect, honor, and propel our mission forward—ensuring that Island Pacific Academy remains a place where students come first, and values matter.
With a focus on honoring those who have set the foundation for our first endowment scholarships, we celebrate not just our past, but the ongoing promise of what’s to come. Join us as we come together to reflect, honor, and propel our mission forward—ensuring that Island Pacific Academy remains a place where students come first, and values matter.
Event Details
Evening Highlights
Saturday, February 8, 2025
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina Ocean Ballroom
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at Ko Olina Ocean Ballroom
5:00 PM
Cocktail reception
6:30 PM
Dinner, live auction, program, and musical entertainment
Arrive early and enjoy a special cocktail.
Cocktail attire
Make a weekend of it and take advantage of preferred IPA Room rates.
To book, call (808) 679-0079 or email [email protected] and ask for the IPA Courtesy Rates 2025.
Good times together
A Night to Remember
Thayleah Hall
IPA Class of 2026
Emcee
CONNOR KOYANO
IPA Class of 2025
Emcee
D. “Moon” Kahele
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitarist
Make an Impact
Become a Sponsor
Becoming a sponsor is a great way to support IPA while also increasing visibility for your organization. See our sponsor packages below for information about the benefits and promotional opportunities that ensure our sponsors get the appreciation and recognition they deserve. For questions about sponsorships, contact Scott Schumaker.
Exclusive Presenting – $20,000 SOLD
- VIP Check-in
- Two (2) VIP Tables, front row seating for 16 guests
- Hosted parking for 16 guests
- Special wine service
- Special acknowledgement & recognition during event as the Presenting sponsor
- Full-page color advertisement in event program
- Recognition in any media coverage
- Company logo promoted across all IPA digital platforms & social media
- Three (3) dedicated social media posts
- Preferred IPA Room Rates are available at the Four Seasons Ko Olina for the event weekend
- Special gift for each guest
Kapena (Captain) – $15,000 (availability limited to 3 tables)
- One (1) Premium Table for 8 guests
- Hosted parking for 8 guests
- Special wine service
- Acknowledgement & recognition during event
- Half-page color advertisement in event program
- Company logo promoted across all IPA digital platforms & social media
- Two (2) dedicated social media posts
- Preferred IPA Room Rates are available at the Four Seasons Ko Olina for the event weekend
- Special gift for each guest
Kilo Hōkū (Navigator) – $8,000
- One (1) Premier Table for 8 guests
- Hosted parking for 8 guests
- Quarter-page color advertisement in event program
- Company logo promoted across all IPA digital platforms & social media
- One (1) dedicated social media post
- Preferred IPA Room Rates are available at the Four Seasons Ko Olina for the event weekend
- Special gift for each guest
Moana (Ocean) – $5,000
- One (1) Reserved Table for 8 guests
- Hosted Parking for 8 guests
- Company name printed in the event program
- Company name promoted across all IPA digital platforms & social media
- Special gift for each guest
Make an impact
Become a Sponsor
Becoming a sponsor is a great way to support IPA while also increasing visibility for your organization. See our sponsor packages below for information about the benefits and promotional opportunities that ensure our sponsors get the appreciation and recognition they deserve. For questions about sponsorships, contact Scott Schumaker.
Exclusive Presenting – $20,000 SOLD
- VIP Check-in
- Two (2) VIP Tables, front row seating for 16 guests
- Hosted parking for 16 guests
- Special wine service
- Special acknowledgement & recognition during event as the Presenting sponsor
- Full-page color advertisement in event program
- Recognition in any media coverage
- Company logo promoted across all IPA digital platforms & social media
- Three (3) dedicated social media posts
- Preferred IPA Room Rates are available at the Four Seasons Ko Olina for the event weekend
- Special gift for each guest
Kapena (Captain) – $15,000 (availability limited to 3 tables)
- One (1) Premium Table for 8 guests
- Hosted parking for 8 guests
- Special wine service
- Acknowledgement & recognition during event
- Half-page color advertisement in event program
- Company logo promoted across all IPA digital platforms & social media
- Two (2) dedicated social media posts
- Preferred IPA Room Rates are available at the Four Seasons Ko Olina for the event weekend
- Gift for each guest
Kilo Hōkū (Navigator) – $8,000
- One (1) Premier Table for 8 guests
- Hosted parking for 8 guests
- Quarter-page color advertisement in event program
- Company logo promoted across all IPA digital platforms & social media
- One (1) dedicated social media post
- Preferred IPA Room Rates are available at the Four Seasons Ko Olina for the event weekend
- Gift for each guest
Moana (Ocean) – $5,000
- One (1) Reserved Table for 8 guests
- Hosted Parking for 8 guests
- Company name printed in the event program
- Company name promoted across all IPA digital platforms & social media
- Gift for each guest
