2026 Hawaii Entrepreneur Award Winners
DEAL OF THE YEAR - Grant Demaree, Onebrief
Lifetime Achievement Award - Rob Robinson, Hawaii Angels
STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR - Lionel Roxas and Victor Hoang, Hexcelerate
STARTUP PARADISE CHAMPION OF THE YEAR - Michael Bennett, Hawaii Tech WeekI
NVESTOR OF THE YEAR - Wayne Murphy, Hatch Blue
ISLAND INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR - Ted Peck and Brad Hansen, Holu Hou Energy
PEOPLE'S CHOICE STARTUP OF THE YEAR - Jason Chow and Harley Tunac, The Local General Store
AGRICULTURE / CLEAN TECH ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR - Melissa DellaTorre, Pacific Hybreed
TECH ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR - Miki Hardisty, Olelo Intelligence
CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR - Leala Humbert and Blaine Kusler, UA Hawaii
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR - Jason Brand, Kō Hana Rum
CORPORATE INTRAPRENEUR OF THE YEAR - Elisia Flores, L&L Hawaiian BBQ
SOCIAL IMPACT ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR - Pua Chin, Hui Makaʻāinana o Makana
About HVCA
The Hawaii Venture Capital Association represents entrepreneurs, private equity firms, and venture capital firms, with global investment interests. HVCA membership is open to investors, entrepreneurs, or anyone who may be interested in learning more about Hawaii’s innovative sector.