The Ho‘owaiwai Impact Awards celebrate Hawai‘i’s boldest changemakers — stewards, innovators, and collaborators rewriting our economic story and building prosperity for every ʻohana and enterprise.

This is more than an awards night.

Where profit meets purpose. Where innovation inspires action.

Join us in honoring those who make true wealth — waiwai — possible.

2026 Awards - Awardees to be revealed at the event in May

• Waiwai Visionary Award – Philanthropy that flows

• Kuleana Champion Award – Businesses living their values

• Ma‘ona Innovation Award – Nonprofits creating sustainable abundance

• Kaiaulu Builder Award – Collaborations that strengthen communities

• Hoʻokahua Legacy Award – Enduring Impact in Economic Transformation

Sponsorship Opportunities

Join Hawai‘i’s most inspiring recognition event and align your brand with economic equity, innovation, and impact.

Our sponsorship packages are carefully designed to deliver at least 10x the value of your investment through brand visibility, strategic alignment, exclusive access, presentation opportunities, and digital assets. We can even customize your perks to align with your strategic goals.

$5,000.00
Waiwai Presenting Sponsor

$2,500.00
Kahawai Grand Sponsor

$1,000.00
Moana Sponsor

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3% Cover the Fee

Changemakers Community Economic Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity

Benefits of sponsorship:

“ChangeMakers gave me the confidence to dream out loud. They didn’t just open doors—they reminded me I was already walking through them. Now my business is more than a treat—it's a community vibe.” Zachere