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 2008's awardee, click here. If you would like to complete a nomination form for 2009, please contact us.

Thank you to our 2008 Luau & Longboard Invitational’s title sponsor, Pfizer La Jolla.

We are currently looking for our 2009 Luau & Longboard Invitational’s title sponsor. Click here for more info.