2026 Mayor's Small Business Awards Nomination Form
Honor the excellence of our small businesses on Maui, Moloka'i and Lana'i by nominating a company or individual.
Please submit this nomination form on or before the deadline on Friday, September 18, 2026.
Nomination Information
Please select the nomination category.
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Exceptional Small Business
Outstanding Non-Profit
Young Business Person (under the age of 40 as of October 21, 2026)
Lifetime Achievement (in business for more than 20 years)
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Exceptional Small Business/Non-Profit
Please complete the information below for the company you are nominating.
Please select which category best fits your business/nonprofit nominee.
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Business with 0-10 employees
Business with 11-39 employees
Business with 40-100 employees
Non-Profit Organization
Nominee Information
Company Name:
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Company Owner(s)'s Name:
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Business Address:
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Business Phone:
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Business Email:
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example@example.com
Business Website:
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Years in Business:
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Type of Business/Industry:
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Nominator Information
Please complete the information below about yourself!
Nominator Name:
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First Name
Last Name
Nominator Company (if applicable):
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Nominator Company or Home Address:
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Nominator Phone:
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Nominator Email:
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example@example.com
Nomination Criteria Narrative
A copy of these questions can be found in the informational packet.
Please write a 1 paragraph (minimum) response on how your nominee shows business leadership in a changing economic environment through innovation and further investment that enhances a particular area of Maui County.
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Please write at least 1 paragraph on how your nominee creates a quality work environment for their employees.
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Please write at least a 1 paragraph response on how your nominee exhibits the Aloha Spirit and exemplary customer service.
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FOR PROFIT NOMINEES ONLY - Please provide at least 1 paragraph on how your nominee develops partnerships with the public sector and community to enhance community services and community life.
NON PROFIT NOMINEES ONLY - Please provide at least 1 paragraph on how your nominee develops partnerships with the public sector and private sector to enhance community services and community life.
Please write about any other exceptional qualities, traits, or community service displayed by your nominee.
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*BONUS* - Please provide the percentage of the company's gross revenues that are spent in Maui County.
*BONUS* - Please provide up to 3 examples on how the company has displayed resilience and/or innovation.
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Young Businessperson/Lifetime Achievement
Please select which category you are nominating for.
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Young Businessperson of the Year (under the age of 40 as of October 21, 2026)
Lifetime Achievement Award (any individual doing business for more than 20 years at the same for-profit business)
Nominee Information
Please complete the information below for your nominee.
Company Name:
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Owner's Name:
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Business Address:
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number:
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email:
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example@example.com
Website:
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Years in Business:
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Type of Business/Industry:
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Nominator Information
Please complete the form below with your information.
Nominator Name:
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Nominator Company (if applicable):
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Nominator Company or Home Address:
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Nominator Phone Number:
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Nominator Email:
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example@example.com
Nomination Criteria Narrative
Please write an at least 1 paragraph response on how your nominee shows business leadership in a changing economic environment through innovation and further investment that enhances a particular area of Maui County.
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Please write at least 1 paragraph on how your nominee creates a quality work environment for their employees.
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Please write a 1 paragraph (minimum) response on how your nominee exhibits the Aloha Spirit and exemplary customer service.
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Please provide at least 1 paragraph on how your nominee develops partnerships with the public sector and community to enhance community services and community life.
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Please write about any other exceptional qualities, traits, or community service displayed by your nominee.
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*BONUS* - Please provide the percentage of the company's gross revenues that are spent in Maui County.
*BONUS* - Please provide up to 3 examples on how the company has displayed resilience and/or innovation.
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Submission Requirements
Please upload 1 typewritten letter of recommendation from another source other than the nominator.
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Please upload a high resolution (300 dpi) image of your nominee.
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OPTIONAL - Please upload a 30-second video of your nominee/their business/their services, etc. - While this is optional and not scored by the judges, it is highly recommended to showcase the nominee during the event. You may also submit a slide showcasing the business instead.
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OPTIONAL - If the video file is large, you may upload it to a Google Drive or Dropbox folder and provide the link below (instead of uploading it above). You may also email it to office@mauichamber.com.
By signing below, I, the nominator, have spoken to my nominee and can attest that to the best of my knowledge, the above information is correct, their company is in good standing, and I am not aware of any issues that would disqualify my nominee from this award.
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