HONOLULU – Table sales are now available for the 7^th annual Green & White Celebration, presented by 'Ahahui Koa Anuenue (AKA). The event will take place on Friday, Oct. 16, at 5:30 p.m., as a highlight of University of Hawai'i's Homecoming Week.
 
The celebration returns to campus at Bankoh Arena at Stan Sheriff Center, bringing the excitement directly back to UH Athletics for a grand homecoming setting where the court and concourse display the history of Rainbow Warrior and Rainbow Wahine success.
 
All proceeds from the evening directly benefit the UH Athletics Department to support student-athlete academic and athletic success.
 
Along with the enshrinement ceremonies, attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to meet the current men's volleyball team and take photos with the NCAA Championship trophy. In addition, attendees can mingle with other UH coaches and student-athletes for an experience that allows fans to connect personally with the individuals who are carrying on the proud traditions of Hawai'i Athletics.
 
Ticket & Sponsorship Opportunities
Individual Tickets: $250 per person.
VIP Tables: $3,500 (Includes seating for 8 guests plus a coach or student-athlete, recognition in the printed event program, UH ticket vouchers, two valet parking passes, two drink tickets per guest, and special table favors).
 
Guests are encouraged to reserve their seats early, as the RSVP deadline is September 15. Tickets and donations can be secured online by visiting koaanuenue.org/aka-events/ or by contacting David Estermann at (808) 956-6500 / David@koaanuenue.org.
 
Honoring the UH Sports Circle of Honor Class of 2026
The Green & White Celebration serves as the official enshrinement banquet for the 41^st class of the UH Sports Circle of Honor. The 2026 class features five legendary figures in UH sports history:

• Monika Eggens (Water Polo): Three-time ACWPC All-American, Big West Player of the Year, Olympian, and UH's all-time leading goal scorer.
• Rich Miano (Football): All-American defensive back, 11-year NFL veteran, former UH assistant coach, and long-time sports analyst.
• Barbara (Mitchell) Anderson (Swimming - Legend Category): UH's first swimming national champion (1975 AIAW 200 IM) and 1972 U.S. Olympian.
• Costas Theocharidis (Men's Volleyball): Two-time AVCA National Player of the Year and four-time First Team All-American.
• Ben Yee (Contributor Category): Co-founder of the Nā Koa football booster club who dedicated over four decades of service to UH football.

 
Following the Green and White Celebration, the Class of 2026 inductees will also be honored on the field during the Homecoming game versus New Mexico on Saturday, Oct. 17. Established in 1982, the Circle of Honor currently boasts 138 individual members and 13 teams. Permanent plaques honoring these legends are displayed along the main concourse of Bankoh Arena.
 
For more information regarding the Green & White Celebration or to purchase tickets, please visit www.koaanuenue.org.