Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: Student Entrepreneur of the Year
Honoring a younger member of the innovative community who has a passion for learning and the tenacious spirit of an entrepreneur.
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20 for the Next 20: Hawaiʻi’s People to Watch 2023
Each year, Hawaii Business Magazine honors 20 people who have accomplished much in their lives and careers and are poised to have an even bigger positive impact on Hawai‘i over the next 20 years.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: Ag/Clean Tech Entrepreneur of the Year
An entrepreneur and company whose technology supports a greener future or helps farmers with innovative agricultural practices.
20 for the Next 20: Brandon Kamigaki, Servco Pacific
The product management leader and “lifelong learner” introduced new technology to simplify car registration and purchases.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: Startup Paradise Champions
Someone who consistently contributes to the success of Hawai‘i’s innovation community.
20 for the Next 20: Marisa Castuera Hayase, Weinberg Foundation
The managing director of Hawai‘i programs and communications is “a new breed of philanthropic leader” who deploys resources where they’re needed most.
Decrease in Home Prices Varies by Area on O‘ahu
Kailua-Waimānalo’s median price fell only 3% in January, but Pearl City-ʻAiea’s was down 24%.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: Corporate Intrapreneur of the year
Honors someone who works in a large organization but advocates for innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.
Fact-Based News Media Are Not Your Enemy
Ethical journalists “reflect the messy world as best they can” by reporting important facts and evidence.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: Island Innovator of the Year
Celebrating innovations that help Hawaiʻi solve a major problem in the community, the ocean or the ʻāina.
Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards 2023: Deal of the Year
Recognizes the local company that received the largest financial deal in the past year
20 for the Next 20: Pedro Haro, American Lung Association in Hawaii
As executive director, he launched programs for asthma management and youth vaping prevention, and advocated for lung cancer screening.