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Miss Kona Coffee, Miss Aloha Hawaii crowned

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Carly Yoshida performs one last time as Miss Kona Coffee 2020-2021 Friday at the Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Caylin Ziemelis competes in the talent portion of the Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition Friday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Carly Yoshida performs one last time as Miss Kona Coffee 2020-2021 Friday at the Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Katiana Amafala-Marquard competes in the talent portion of the Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition Friday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Caylin Ziemelis competes in the talent portion of the Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition Friday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Alecia Uganiza competes in the talent portion of the Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition Friday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Katiana Amafala-Marquard competes in the talent portion of the Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition Friday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Ruth Mersburgh competes in the talent portion of the Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition Friday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Alecia Uganiza competes in the talent portion of the Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition Friday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Ruth Mersburgh competes in the talent portion of the Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition Friday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Angelina Jones competes in the Red Carpet portion of the Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition Friday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Ruth Mersburgh competes in the Red Carpet portion of the Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition Friday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Kyndra Nakamoto is crowned 2022 Miss Kona Coffee by Carly Yoshida at the 50th scholarship pageant Friday evening. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Kyndra Nakamoto is crowned 2022 Miss Kona Coffee by Carly Yoshida at the 50th scholarship pageant Friday evening. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Katiana Amafala-Marquard is crowned Miss Aloha Hawaii at the 50th Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Pageant Friday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Manami Alspach competes in the Red Carpet portion of the Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition Friday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Kyndra Nakamoto is congratulated by Carly Yoshida after winning the title of Miss Kona Coffee at the 50th scholarship pageant Friday evening. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Katiana Amafala-Marquard is corowned Miss Aloha Hawaii at the 50th Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Pageant Friday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Brooke Ballesteros competes in the Red Carpet portion of the Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition Friday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Kyndra Nakamoto competes in the Red Carpet portion of the Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition Friday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Alecia Uganiza competes in the Red Carpet portion of the Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition Friday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Caylin Ziemelis competes in the Red Carpet portion of the Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition Friday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Katiana Amafala-Marquard competes in the Red Carpet portion of the Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition Friday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Kyndra Nakamoto competes in the talent portion of the Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition Friday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Manami Alspach competes in the talent portion of the Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition Friday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

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Brooke Ballesteros competes in the talent portion of the Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition Friday at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel. (Laura Ruminski/West Hawaii Today)

By LAURA RUMINSKI West Hawaii Today

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Eight contestants vied for the title of Miss Kona Coffee and Miss Aloha Hawaii Friday at the annual Miss Kona Coffee Scholarship Competition at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel.

Contestants were judged on interview, red carpet formal wear and talent during the marquee Kona Coffee Cultural Festival event, which celebrated its 50th anniversary with virtual and in-person events Thursday through Sunday.

Kyndra Nakamoto was crowned Miss Kona Coffee and Katiana Amafala-Marquard Miss Aloha Hawaii.

Miss Kona Coffee and Miss Aloha Hawaii are ambassadors, representing Hawaii Island’s unique culture and heritage. They are committed to public service and empowering their fellow community members.

Candidates compete for scholarships and the opportunity to participate in the statewide Miss Hawaii and national Miss America competitions.