Small Business

Profiles of many of the year’s most successful and intrepid entrepreneurs, investors and innovators.

Chosen by our local community via an online poll conducted by Hawaii Business Magazine.

Honoring a younger member of the innovative community who has a passion for learning and the tenacious spirit of an entrepreneur. 

An entrepreneur and company whose technology supports a greener future or helps farmers with innovative agricultural practices.

Someone who consistently contributes to the success of Hawai‘i’s innovation community.

Honors someone who works in a large organization but advocates for innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.

Celebrating innovations that help Hawaiʻi solve a major problem in the community, the ocean or the ʻāina.

Recognizes the local company that received the largest financial deal in the past year

Individual or entity that has invested substantially in the Hawai‘i startup ecosystem.

Presented to the entrepreneur whose CPG company has consistently seen month-over-month growth in revenue and customers.

Honoring the entrepreneur who has created technology and innovation to make our lives better.

An entrepreneur and company that substantially contributes to helping solve some of Hawai‘i’s toughest problems.

Awarded to the individual or team that has gone above expectations with their company, and is a clear example to other entrepreneurs.