Maui Chamber of Commerce to Host the 2026 Mayor’s Small Business Awards
The Maui Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2026 Mayor’s Small Business Awards, taking place on October 21 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the King Kamehameha Golf Club Waikapu Ballroom.
Event Details
- Registration: Required; tickets can be purchased at MauiChamber.com on the Events page.
- Ticket Prices:
- $125 per person if purchased by October 9
- $150 thereafter
- Refunds: Available until October 14.
This Academy Awards-style event is a celebration of small businesses, and all nominees will be recognized.
Maui Chamber President Pamela Tumpap stated, “We’re proud to recognize this year’s outstanding small business nominees and the meaningful contributions they make to our community.”
Nominees for Each Category
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Exceptional Small Business of the Year (10 or fewer employees)
- Aloha Primary Care Physicians & Associates – Dr. Rosario Guzman
- Anytime Fitness Pukalani – Sean Higuchi
- Makai Power Systems Inc. – John Cano
- Maui School for Strings LLC – Roy Binder
- Soley Aloha Boutique & Gallery – Stu & Billie Soley
- Sparky’s Food Company – Duke Sparks
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Exceptional Small Business of the Year (11 to 39 employees)
- FAM Clothing LLC – Daython & Zhorein Galicinao
- Valley Isle Excursions – Jimmy Hutaff
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Outstanding Nonprofit Business (100 or fewer employees)
- J. Walter Cameron Center – Cesar Gaxiola
- Hale Kau Kau – Rev. William Kunisch
- Maui Hub – Autumn Ness
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Young Small Businessperson of the Year (Under the age of 40 as of Sept. 19, 2024)
- Tiara Kobayashi – Tiara Koba Designs LLC
- Courtney Hoopii – Ka’imi Co.
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Lifetime Achievement Award (for any company doing business in Maui County for more than 20 years, with up to 100 employees)
- Hi-Tech Maui, Inc. – Kimberly “Kim” Ball
- Kula Lodge & Restaurant Inc. – Sion & Stephanie Vojdani
- The Hana Lava Tube – Chuck Thorne
The awards recognize outstanding businesses with 100 or fewer employees that demonstrate leadership, create a quality work environment, embody the Aloha Spirit, and develop partnerships within the community.
The event is supported by the Maui County Office of Economic Development and American Savings Bank.
For further details and sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Maui Chamber of Commerce at 808-244-0081 or email office@mauichamber.com.
