The Maui Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2025 Mayor’s Small Business Awards, which will be held on September 18, and to share the outstanding nominees with you.

All nominees and their nominators will be honored during an exciting event on Thursday, September 18 from 5:30-9:00pm at the King Kamehameha Golf Club Waikapu Ballroom. Registration is required for this Academy Awards-style event honoring Maui small businesses. We invite the community to attend and celebrate their successes. Tickets can be purchased at MauiChamber.com by clicking on the Events page. Enjoy a fun-filled night of networking, celebrating small businesses, and making new contacts with a phenomenal meal and cocktails for $100 per person on or before September 5 and $120 thereafter. Refunds can be made available before September 10.

The winner for each category will be announced at the event, but all nominees will be honored.

“We are excited to celebrate the incredible small businesses that have been nominated this year,” said Maui Chamber President Pamela Tumpap. “These businesses continue to shine through their outstanding service, innovation, team building, job creation, and commitment to our community. This award honors those who truly go above and beyond, exemplifying the Aloha Spirit and the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit of Maui.”

2025 Nominees

Exceptional Small Business of the Year (10 or fewer employees)

• Balai Pata – Joey & Juvy Macadangdang
• FAMHI Clothing – Daython and Zhorien Galicinao
• Goddess Glow Skincare – Jazmyn Hogan
• IBS School of Cosmetology & Massage – Lauanda Davis
• Precision House LLC – Laurent Zahnd
• RIA Money Services – Grace Sales

Exceptional Small Business of the Year (11 to 39 employees)

• Imua Physical Therapy – Tiffany Prangnell
• Kai Dental – Jesse Hollander
• Krank Cycles LLC – Timothy Reichert
• The Snorkel Store – Daniel Sykes, Lisa Judd & Jeremy Steinman

Exceptional Small Business of the Year (40 to 100 employees)

• Dudoit Landscapes LLC – Sheldon & Mehling Dudoit
• ELCCO Electric – Frederic Steineck

Outstanding Non-Profit Business (100 or fewer employees)

• Hospice Maui – Melanie Dwyer
• Lahaina Sunrise Rotary Club – Joshua Deardorrf
• Roots School – Melita Charan
• What Makes You Feel Beautiful – Monica Marrow

Young Small Businessperson of the Year (Under the age of 40 as of September 19, 2024)

• Che Frausto – Advance Wildlife Education
• Brandon J Fernandez – Brandon’s Autobody LLC
• Emry Wooten – Gypsy Juice LLC dba Maui Juice
• Tyler Olsen – Maui Ohana LLC
• Dr. Cory Lehano – Mauliola Pharmacy
• Michael Kochi – Patsy’s Food Maui
• William Schlueter – Synairgy Mechanical

Lifetime Achievement Award (for any company doing business in Maui County for more than 20 years, with up to 100 employees)

• Central Systems Hawaii – Mark Miller
• Hawaii Commercial Foods Inc. – Joyce Y Harris
• Mahalo Tours & Transportation – Charles Kealoha
• Sabado Art Gallery – Philip & Christine Sabado
• Structural Concrete Bonding & Restoration – Tom Boomer

The Mayor’s Small Business Awards recognizes outstanding businesses in our community that have 100 or fewer employees. Other criteria include demonstrating business leadership in a changing economic environment, creating a quality work environment for their employees, exhibiting the Aloha Spirit and exemplary customer service, developing partnerships with other sectors of the community, and showcasing other exceptional qualities or traits.

Mahalo to the County of Maui Office of Economic Development for supporting this event and to our current sponsors: Platinum Sponsor Southwest Airlines and Bronze Sponsor Synairgy Mechanical.

For more information and available sponsorships, please visit MauiChamber.com or contact the Maui Chamber of Commerce at (808) 244-0081 or office@mauichamber.com.

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