Maui Chamber Names 5 Winners for 2026 Mayor’s Small Business Awards
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Updated · Maui Now · Oct 29
Maui Chamber Names 5 Winners for 2026 Mayor’s Small Business Awards
1 articles · Updated · Maui Now · Oct 29
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Five honorees were announced in the 2026 Mayor’s Small Business Awards, spanning young entrepreneur, nonprofit, two small-business size categories and a lifetime achievement award.
Courtney Ho’opi’i of Ka’imi Co won Young Small Business Person of the Year, while Hale Kau Kau led by Shawn Michelle Wallen took Outstanding Nonprofit Business.
Maui School for Strings won exceptional small business among firms with 10 or fewer employees, FAM Clothing led the 11-to-39-employee category, and Hi-Tech Maui received the lifetime award for more than 20 years in business.
Oct. 21 marked the awards ceremony at the King Kamehameha Golf Club’s Waikapū Ballroom, where the chamber said the program recognizes Maui County businesses and nonprofits with 100 or fewer employees.
Pamela Tumpap said the winners reflect how Maui small businesses are adapting to a changing economy; the chamber plans to open 2027 nominations in early summer ahead of next fall’s awards.