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The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today that Miami Dolphins Quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the Polynesian Pro Football Player of the Year Award presented by Hawaiian Airlines.

2023 Polynesian High School Football player of the Year Award Finalists

CLA Defensive Lineman Laiatu Latu, of Tongan ancestry, and University of Maryland Quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, of Samoan ancestry, have been selected as the 2023 Polynesian College Football Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame unveiled its Class of 2024 today. They are Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Reno Mahe and Domata Peko.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today the 2023 Watch List for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award. The Award is presented annually to the most outstanding college football player of Polynesian ancestry that epitomizes great ability and integrity. The Watch List is composed of 85 players from 40 different FBS schools.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today that Miami Dolphins Quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa and San Francisco 49ers Safety Talanoa Hufanga have been selected as the 2022 recipients of the Polynesian Pro Football Player of the Year Award presented by Hawaiian Airlines.

University of Southern California Defensive Lineman Tuli Tuipuoltu, of Tongan ancestry, has been selected as the 2022 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today eight Finalists for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame has announced eight Finalists that will be on the ballot for induction into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023.

Ohio State University Defensive Tackle Haskell Garrett, of Samoan ancestry, has been selected as the 2021 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today seven Finalists for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today that Servite (CA) Wide Receiver, Tetairoa McMillan has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the Polynesian High School Football Player of the Year Award.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame unveiled its Class of 2021 today. Three Inductees were selected from a list of eight Finalists. The Class of 2022 is Malcom Floyd of Samoan Ancestry, Mike Iupati of Samoan Ancestry and Tom Kaulukukui of Hawaiian Ancestry.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today the 2021 Watch List for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award. The Award is presented annually to the most outstanding college football player of Polynesian ancestry that epitomizes great ability and integrity. The Watch List is composed of 63 players from 31 different FBS schools.

J.T. Tuimoloau has been selected as the 2020-21 Polynesian High School Football Player of the Year.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today that Indianapolis Colts Defensive Lineman, DeForest Buckner has been selected as the 2020 recipient of the Polynesian Pro Football Player of the Year Award presented by Hawaiian Airlines.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today five Finalists for the 2020 Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame unveiled its Class of 2021 today. Three Inductees were selected from a list of 10 Finalists.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today the 10 Finalists that will be on the ballot for induction into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021.

DJ Uiagalelei has been selected as the 2019 Polynesian High School Football Player of the Year.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today that Baltimore Ravens Offensive Lineman, Ronnie Stanley has been selected as the 2019 recipient of the Polynesian Pro Football Player of the Year Award presented by Hawaiian Airlines.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today four Finalists for the 2019 Polynesian High School Football Player of the Year Award.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today five Finalists for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award. The Award is presented annually to the most outstanding college football player of Polynesian ancestry that epitomizes great ability and integrity.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame unveiled its Class of 2020 today. Four Inductees were selected from a list of 10 Finalists. The Class of 2020 is David Dixon of Māori Ancestry, Frank Manumaluega of Samoan Ancestry, Haloti Ngata of Tongan Ancestry and Dominic Raiola of Hawaiian Ancestry.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today the 10 Finalists that will be on the ballot for induction into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Class of 2020.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today the 2019 Watch List for the Polynesian High School Football Player of the Year Award. The Award is presented annually to the most outstanding senior high school football player of Polynesian ancestry. The Watch List is composed of 43 players from 33 different high schools.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today the 2019 Watch List for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award. The Award is presented annually to the most outstanding Polynesian college football player that epitomizes great ability and integrity. The Watch List is composed of 63 players from 32 different FBS schools.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today that Pittsburgh Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster has been selected as the 2018 recipient of the Polynesian Pro Football Player of the Year Award presented by Hawaiian Airlines.

University of Alabama Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been selected as the 2018 recipient of the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today five Finalists for the 2018 Polynesian High School Football Player of the Year Award. The Award is presented annually to the most outstanding senior high school football player of Polynesian Ancestry.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame unveiled its Class of 2019 today. Four Inductees were selected from a list of 12 Finalists.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today the 12 Finalists that will be on the ballot for induction into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Class of 2019.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today the 2018 Watch List for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award. The Award is presented annually to the most outstanding Polynesian college football player that epitomizes great ability and integrity. The Watch List is composed of 50 players from 34 different FBS schools.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today the 2018 Watch List for the Polynesian High School Football Player of the Year Award. The Award is presented annually to the most outstanding senior high school football player of Polynesian ancestry. The Watch List is composed of 45 players from 31 different high schools.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today that Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receiver, JuJu Smith-Schuster has been selected as the 2017 recipient of the Polynesian Pro Football Player of the Year Award presented by Hawaiian Airlines.

Washington State University Defensive Lineman Hercules Mata`afa has been selected as the 2017 recipient of the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today five Finalists for the inaugural Polynesian High School Football Player of the Year Award. The Award is presented annually to the most outstanding Polynesian Senior high school football player.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today five Finalists for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award. The Award is presented annually to the most outstanding Polynesian college football player that epitomizes great ability and integrity.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today the 18 Finalists that will be on the ballot for induction into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Class of 2018. The list includes 15 players and three coaches/contributors.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today the 2017 Watch List for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award. The award is presented annually to the most outstanding Polynesian college football player that epitomizes great ability and integrity.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today the establishment of the Polynesian High School Player of the Year Award and 2017 Watch list. The Award will be presented annually to the most outstanding Polynesian senior high school football player.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today that Tennessee Titans Quarterback, Marcus Mariota has been selected as the 2016 recipient of the Polynesian Pro Football Player of the Year Award presented by Hawaiian Airlines.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today five Finalists for the 2016 Polynesian Pro Football Player of the Year Award, presented by Hawaiian Airlines.

University of Colorado Quarterback Sefo Liufau has been selected as the 2016 recipient of the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award.

Honolulu, HI (November 22, 2016) – The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today five Finalists for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame unveiled its Class of 2017 today. Five Inductees were selected from a list of 18 Finalists.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today the establishment of the Polynesian Bowl, a high school all-star football game that will feature the world’s elite players of Polynesian heritage and other ancestries.

HONOLULU, HI (September 13, 2016) – The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today that 18 Finalists will be on the ballot for induction into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Class of 2017. The list includes 15 players and three coaches/contributors.

Honolulu, HI (September 8, 2016) – The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today the watch list for the 2016 Polynesian Pro Football Player of the Year Award, presented by Hawaiian Airlines.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today the 2016 Watch List for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award. This award is presented annually to the most outstanding Polynesian college football player that epitomizes great ability and integrity.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today a Goodwill Tour that will include visits to Apia, Auckland, Pago Pago and Sydney on June 6 -14, 2016.

Arizona Cardinals Offensive Lineman Mike Iupati has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Polynesian Pro Football Player of the Year Award presented by Hawaiian Airlines. The Award recognizes the most outstanding professional football player of Polynesian ancestry.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today five Finalists for the inaugural Polynesian Pro Football Player of the Year Award, presented by Hawaiian Airlines. The Polynesian Pro Football Player of the Year Award will recognize the most outstanding professional football player of Polynesian Ancestry.

University of Notre Dame Offensive Lineman Ronnie Stanley has been selected as the 2015 recipient of the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced five Finalists for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award. The award is presented annually to the most outstanding Polynesian college football player that epitomizes great ability and integrity.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2016 today. Five Inductees were selected from a list of 25 Finalists.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today 25 Finalists will be on the ballot for induction into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Class of 2016. The list includes 20 players and five coaches/contributors.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today the 2015 Watch List for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award. This award is presented annually to the most outstanding Polynesian college football player that epitomizes great ability and integrity. Former University of Oregon, and current Tennessee Titans Quarterback, Marcus Mariota was selected as the inaugural recipient of the Award in 2014.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today the establishment of the Polynesian Pro Football Player of the Year Award, presented by Hawaiian Airlines. It will be awarded annually to the most outstanding professional football player of Polynesian ancestry.

University of Oregon junior quarterback Marcus Mariota has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award presented by Starwood Hotels and Resorts.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today five Finalists for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award, presented by Starwood Hotels and Resorts. The Polynesian College Football Player of the Year will be awarded to the most outstanding Polynesian college football player that epitomizes great ability and integrity.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2015 today. Six Inductees were selected from a list of 25 Finalists who had been determined earlier by the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee.

Honolulu, HI (July 23, 2014) – The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today the establishment of the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award, presented by Starwood Hotels and Resorts. It will be awarded annually to the most outstanding Polynesian college football player that epitomizes great ability and integrity.

HONOLULU (July 4, 2014) The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today an expanded schedule of events for the second annual Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend to take place in Oahu, Hawai’i on January 23 & 24, 2015.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame (PFHOF) announced today that its new home will be located at the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC). The permanent exhibit will share the history of Polynesian football and honor its greatest players, coaches and contributors.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced its Inaugural Class today. Seven Inductees were selected from a list of 25 Finalists who had been determined earlier by the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today 25 Finalists will be on the ballot for inaugural induction into the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame. The list includes 20 players and five coaches/contributors.

Jesse Sapolu (Samoan ancestry), Ma’a Tanuvasa (Samoan), Vai Sikahema (Tongan), Troy Polamalu (Samoan), Reno Mahe (Tongan) and June Jones announced today the establishment of the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame, which will honor Polynesia’s greatest football players, coaches and contributors.