Each year we ask our readers and the community at large to share with us the individuals, businesses and organizations they feel are making a difference in our food culture and sustainability. Votes come in from across the State and beyond our shores. Here we proudly share the results, giving credit where credit is due. This year is our 9th Annual Local Hero Awards, by island. Congratulations to our heroes! Download PDF »

Kauai

FARM/FARMER: KAUAI KUNANA DAIRY, Kilauea
CHEF/RESTAURANT: CHEF RON MILLER of Hukilau Lanai, Kapa’a
NON-PROFIT: MALAMA KAUAI, Kilauea
FOOD SHOP: PAPAYA’S NATURAL FOODS, Kapa’a
ARTISANAL FOOD/BEVERAGE: KOLOA RUM COMPANY, Lihue
PASTRY CHEF/DESSERT: THE RIGHT SLICE, Lihue & Kalaheo

Oahu

FARM/FARMER: MA’O ORGANIC FARM, Wai’anae
CHEF/RESTAURANT: CHEF EDWARD KENNEY of Town Restaurant, Kaimuki
NON-PROFIT: KOKUA HAWAII FOUNDATION, Haleiwa
FOOD SHOP: MISSON SOCIAL HALL & CAFÉ, Honolulu
ARTISANAL FOOD/BEVERAGE: ONO POPS, Honolulu
PASTRY CHEF/DESSERT: CAFÉ LAUFER, Kaimuki

Maui

FARM/FARMER: KUMU FARMS, Wailuku
CHEF/RESTAURANT: CHEF JEFF SCHEER of The Mill House, Wailuku
NON-PROFIT: HALE KAU KAU, Kihei
FOOD SHOP: THE MARKET MAUI, Wailea
ARTISANAL FOOD/BEVERAGE: GARNISH CRAFT COCKTAIL CATERING, Maui
PASTRY CHEF/DESSERT: MAUI PIE, Kihei

Hawaii Island

FARM/FARMER:
LIVING AQUAPONICS, Kailua-Kona
CHEF/RESTAURANT:
CHEF MARK POMASKI
of Moon & Turtle, Hilo
NON-PROFIT: MALA’AI:
THE CULINARY GARDEN OF WAIMEA MIDDLE SCHOOL, Waimea
FOOD SHOP:
THE LOCAVORE STORE, Hilo
ARTISANAL FOOD/BEVERAGE:
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO SEA SALT,
Hawaii Island
PASTRY CHEF/DESSERT:
EXEC CHEF JENNIFER HAMILTON
of Roy’s Waikoloa Bar & Grill,
Waikoloa Village, Waikoloa