ʻUkulele Hall of Fame Established 1996

ʻUkulele Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame Inductees

Since 1997, the ʻUkulele Hall of Fame has honored the players, makers, teachers, and promoters who have shaped the history of the ʻukulele.

King David Kalākaua
King David Kalākaua
1997 Inductee
 Ernest Kaai
Ernest Kaai
1998 Inductee
 Manuel Nunes
Manuel Nunes
1998 Inductee
 Roy Smeck
Roy Smeck
1998 Inductee
 May Singhi Breen
May Singhi Breen
2000 Inductee
 Cliff Edwards
Cliff Edwards
2000 Inductee
 Samuel Kamaka
Samuel Kamaka
2000 Inductee
 Arthur Godfrey
Arthur Godfrey
2001 Inductee
 Eddie Kamae
Eddie Kamae
2001 Inductee
 Jesse Kalima
Jesse Kalima
2002 Inductee
 Jonah Kumalae
Jonah Kumalae
2002 Inductee
 Augusto Dias
Augusto Dias
2003 Inductee
 Johnny Marvin
Johnny Marvin
2003 Inductee
 Jose do Espirito Santo
Jose do Espirito Santo
2003 Inductee
 Bill Tapia
Bill Tapia
2004 Inductee
 George Formby
George Formby
2005 Inductee
 Frank Henry Martin
Frank Henry Martin
2006 Inductee
 Herb Ohta
Herb Ohta
2006 Inductee
 Lyle Ritz
Lyle Ritz
2007 Inductee
 Sam Kamaka Jr.
Sam Kamaka Jr.
2012 Inductee
 Fred Kamaka Sr.
Fred Kamaka Sr.
2012 Inductee
 Roy Sakuma
Roy Sakuma
2024 Inductee
 Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
2025 Inductee
 John King
John King
2025 Inductee
 Byron Yasui
Byron Yasui
2026 Inductee
 Benny Chong
Benny Chong
2026 Inductee