We invite you to join us in celebrating and recognizing the 2024 honorees at the 24th Annual Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards Gala. Learn more about the successes and milestones contributing to the momentum of Startup Paradise. Our annual awards has always been a key event bringing together the entrepreneurs, investors, individuals and organizations who support innovation and economic development in Hawaiʻi.

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AWARD CATEGORIES:

DEAL OF THE YEAR

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

ISLAND INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR

SOCIAL IMPACT ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

AGRICULTURE / CLEAN TECH ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

TECH ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

STUDENT ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

CORPORATE INTRAPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

INVESTOR OF THE YEAR

STARTUP PARADISE CHAMPION OF THE YEAR

PEOPLE'S CHOICE OF STARTUP PARADISE

CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

Check out this recap video of the 2023 Hawaii Entrepreneur Awards!

2023 Award winners & Finalists

Entrepreneur of the Year

Entrepreneur of the Year

The winner of this award is the individual or team that has gone above and beyond expectations with their company. Through sheer determination, this individual or team has built a successful business and serve as a clear example of success to other Startup Paradise entrepreneurs.
Island Innovator of the Year

Island Innovator of the Year

This award is to honor the most impactful innovation that has helped our island state - truly solving a problem in our own backyard, our mountains, our beach, our aina. This innovation inspires and celebrates an innovation, entrepreneur or company that has shown leadership and commitment to tackling a significant problem in our state.
Corporate Intrapreneur of the Year

Corporate Intrapreneur of the Year

The Corporate Intrapreneur creatively challenges traditions and assertively makes changes in their company culture to ensure fellow employees in their environment and their field are engaged and provides the platform to be intrapreneurial. This company encourages intrapreneurs to seize opportunities by solving problems and takes the required actions, utilizing resources to make innovation happen.
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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.