Contestant Awards
The 72nd Cherry Blossom Festival Queen Contestants will be awarded a variety of awards and prizes provided by our generous donors. Awards and prizes are subject to change.
Sterling Silver Cherry Blossom Earrings and Pendant with Necklace
Trisha Akagi, 56th CBF Queen, Katherine Grebe, 18th CBF Queen, Holly Hayashi, 61st CBF General Chair, Kara Kim, 54th CBF Princess & 64th CBF Co-General Chair, Laurie Toma Libarios, 43rd CBF Queen, and Desiree Uyeda, 54th CBF Queen & 64th CBF Co-General Chair
Personalized CBF Jacket
Christin Lovell, 55th CBF Princess & 63rd CBF Co-General Chair, Tiffanie Masutani, 55th CBF Princess & 63rd CBF Co-General Chair, and Erin Shiroma, 60th CBF Contestant
Floral Bouquet at Festival Ball
Watanabe Floral, Inc.
One Pound of 100% Kona Coffee
Country Samurai Coffee Company
One-Year Membership to the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii
One-Year Membership to Sakura Hawaii Alumnae
Sakura Hawaii Alumnae
One-Year Membership to the Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce
Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce
Kokoro: Cherished Japanese Traditions in Hawaii Book
Japanese Women’s Society Foundation
Appearance Dress
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Quartz Crystal Etched Cherry Blossom Bracelet
Duane Fujiwara, 45th HJJCC President
Appearance Shoes
Hailey Takayesu, 72nd CBF Contestant Coordinator; Jewel Mahoe, 72nd Contestant Coordinator; Kristyn Sugibayashi, 72nd Contestant Advisor
Cultural Classes & Professional Development Training
The 72nd Queen Contestants are award a number of Japanese cultural classes and professional development classes. Queen Contestants are also provided training and instruction in the use of kimono, makeup application, etiquette, poise, stage presence and public speaking. Classes are subject to change.
Aikido
Art & History of Ramen Making
Calligraphy
Communications
Gyotaku
Hanafuda
History of the Cherry Blossom Festival
Japanese American Identity
Ikebana
Japanese Business Etiquette
Karate
Kendo
Kimono
Legacy of the Issei
Manju and Origami
Mochitsuki
Nihon Buyo
Okinawan Culture
Sushi
Taiko
Tea Ceremony
Visual Presentation
Note: All awards and prizes are subject to the fulfillment by the donor. The Cherry Blossom Festival (CBF) and the Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce (HJJCC) assume no responsibility for the failure of sponsors to fulfill their commitment. Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable. CBF and the HJJCC disclaim liabilities for taxes, lost or stolen prizes.