RELL SUNN AWARD
Photo by Jeff Devine
A special award was established in 1998 to honor the memory of Rell Kapolioka’ehukai Sunn, the “First Lady of Surfing.” Rell was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was just 32 and given only months to live. Rather than submitting to the disease and giving up on life, Rell did exactly the opposite, choosing to live life to its fullest. She passed away on January 2nd, 1998 at the age of 47.
This perpetual trophy is awarded each year to the person or persons who best embody the true aloha spirit and display the qualities shared by Rell and the Luau & Longboard Invitational – the battle against cancer, combined with unselfishness, compassion and a dedication to helping others.
The Rell Sunn award is presented at the Luau. To read about past awardees, click here.
Download the nomination form. Nominations are due every May.
Thank you to our 2008-2011 Luau & Longboard Invitational’s title sponsor, Pfizer La Jolla.
