Hawaii’s top music stars will shine at the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards dinner May 27 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center, and you can join them with the help of the “Dream Night at the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards Contest,” sponsored by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and the Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Arts.

Tell us, in 150 words or less, about the Hawaiian song, album or performer that holds a special place in your heart, reminds you of a memorable time in your life, or just brings a smile to your face, and you could win a prize package worth more than $2,500.

The winner will receive two VIP tickets to the awards dinner, a one-night stay at the Ala Moana Hotel, a tuxedo rental from Celebrity Tuxedos and a formal dress from Calista, a couple’s package from Hoala Salon & Spa, an ukulele from KoAloha, a collection of CDs from Mountain Apple Co., limousine service to the awards dinner from Platinum Limousine, and brunch on May 28 at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener.

You must be a Hawaii resident age 21 or older to enter. Email your entry to features@staradvertiser.com no later than May 21, or send it by regular mail, postmarked by May 19, to Na Hoku Hanohano Awards, Features Dept., Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 7-210, Honolulu HI 96813. Include your name, address and contact information. Winner will be notified May 23. Your entry and photo will appear in the newspaper. The judges’ decision is final.