• 2026 Shop Small Hawaii

    Kokua Awards

    Nomination Form

    Shop Small Hawaii is looking to recognize the small businesses that are strengthening our community with the 2026 Kokua Awards. We are looking for nominations for the following categories:

    • Shop Small Hawaii Sustainable Champions – Small businesses working towards creating a stronger Hawaii through sustainable business practices.

    • Shop Small Hawaii Mentors & Connectors - Small businesses helping to uplift fellow local entrepreneurs by sharing their knowledge, guidance, and connections in Hawaii.

    • Shop Small Hawaii Neighborhood Champions - Small businesses supporting local causes and giving back to our community.

    Nominations for all award categories are open to the public. Nominations must be submitted to Shop Small Hawaii by 4 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026.

    Eligibity Requirements

    • Be a registered Shop Small Hawaii member:
      • Current Shop Small Hawaii Members must complete the updated Membership Form at https://bit.ly/ssh-member-form
      • If you aren't registered, register for FREE today at https://bit.ly/ssh-member-form
    • Be a registered Hawaii business
    • In good standing with the DCCA

    Questions? Comments? Contact Liza Corotan at lcorotan@ywcaoahu.org. Mahalo!

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  • A winner will be selected from each of the following categories:

    • Shop Small Hawaii Sustainable Champions – Small businesses working towards creating a stronger Hawaii through sustainable business practices.

    • Shop Small Hawaii Mentors & Connectors - Small businesses helping to uplift fellow local entrepreneurs by sharing their knowledge, guidance, and connections in Hawaii.

    • Shop Small Hawaii Neighborhood Champions - Small businesses supporting local causes and giving back to our community.

    Winners will be notified by Monday, October 5, 2026. All winners must be present to accept their awards at the Shop Small Hawaii Kokua Awards Celebration on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 from 11:00am - 2:00pm at YWCA Laniakea Fuller Hall (Downtown Honolulu).

  • If selected as a winner, I confirm that I (or a representative of the business) will be able to attend the Shop Small Hawaii Kokua Award Celebration on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 from 11:00am - 2:00pm at YWCA Laniakea Fuller Hall (Downtown Honolulu).*

  • Disclaimer:

    In consideration for The Patsy T. Mink Center for Business and Leadership (MCBL) Coordinating the Shop Small Hawaii and supplying data from all partners and suppliers of data compilation, the nominee acknowledges and agrees that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, none of MCBL or the suppliers; (1) accept any responsibility or liability for the frequency of provision and accuracy of the MCBL rate or any use made by the MCBL rate by the nominee, whether or not arising from the negligence of any of MCBL or the Suppliers; or (2) shall be liable for any loss of business or profits nor any direct, indirect or consequential loss or damage resulting from any such irregularity, inaccuracy or use of the information.

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