Paniolo Hall of Fame Inducts Nine New Members
The 2026 class will be honored at a banquet during the Hawaiʻi Cattlemen's Council Annual Convention.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Rodeo
The Paniolo Hall of Fame has announced nine new members for 2026, to be recognized at a banquet and ceremony at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. More than 350 family members and friends have signed up to attend, exceeding the previous banquet record of 250.
Why it matters
The Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have shaped Hawaiʻi's paniolo, or cowboy, tradition. Attendance sign-ups above the prior record point to sustained community interest in honoring the program's members.
Attendance sign-ups for the 2026 banquet exceed the prior record of 250 attendees, with more than 350 family members and friends registered. The Hall of Fame now has 184 members, living and deceased, including the nine 2026 inductees.
The players
Paniolo Hall of Fame
A Hawaiʻi program in its 27th year that honors individuals who have contributed to the paniolo tradition of ranching and cattle work.
Hawaiʻi Cattlemen's Council
The organization whose Annual Convention hosts the Paniolo Hall of Fame banquet and ceremony.
The details
Members are selected through a nomination process, and anyone may request and submit a nomination form. The Hall of Fame distributes criteria and nomination forms every two years, and all the islands are represented among its members.
Timeline
The banquet and induction ceremony are scheduled for November 14, 2026, at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.
Nomination forms and criteria are distributed every two years.
Season Trajectory
The Hall of Fame's honorees are displayed at the Paniolo Preservation Society museum in Waimea, Hawaiʻi, which keeps the paniolo legacy visible beyond the annual induction. The 2026 class adds nine members to a roster that already spans every island.
Families and friends planning to attend the November 14 banquet should note that sign-ups already exceed the prior record, so early planning is advisable. The banquet takes place during the Hawaiʻi Cattlemen's Council Annual Convention at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.
The takeaway
Anyone interested in Hawaiʻi's paniolo heritage can request and submit a nomination form for future honorees. The Hall of Fame's open nomination process means community members can help recognize those who have shaped the tradition.
What happens next
The induction banquet and ceremony are scheduled for November 14, 2026, at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa during the Hawaiʻi Cattlemen's Council Annual Convention.
Further reading
For more on Hawaiʻi's cowboy traditions, see Rodeo coverage.
More information
Find the full roster and inductee information on the Paniolo Hall of Fame inductee information website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Maui Now | Hawaii News | Local Maui News and Information | Hawaii News.
