Blh 2009 Nomination Guide & Forms

Business Leadership Hawaii A Pacific Business News event honoring the achievers in business excellence Aloha, The journey toward Business Leadership Hawaii 2009 is under way and we at PBN hope this guide helps your nomination process move smoothly. Here are a few suggestions on how to quickly and effectively prepare a nomination. 1. After you have selected the appropriate category or categories for your nominee, carefully review the questions under the “goal of the award” section. Judges look for the nominations to cover each of the points.

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2. The letters supporting a nomination are very important and carefully considered by judges. Make sure that they amplify some element under the award goals. 3. Remember, the whole nomination (not including the letters of support and a résumé, where appropriate) is only two or three pages in length. 4. Three categories require a statement of revenue – Best in Business I and II and Innovative Company of the Year. No other financial information is needed, although we do ask you to indicate whether the company was profitable in at least two of the last three years. Only judges see the revenue information and it’s destroyed after the judging. (You can provide more information if you wish and it also will be treated confidentially.) 5. If you would like to review actual nominations from previous years, please contact Doreen Tavares at PBN, 955-8074 or [email protected]. We’ll send you a CD and ask only that you treat the nomination in a confidential manner. 6. Still need help? Several public relations professionals in Honolulu are willing to provide up to an hour of assistance at no cost. After that, the help will shift to an hourly fee basis. Call Doreen for more information.

For questions about the nomination process, contact Doreen Tavares, 955-8074 or e-mail [email protected]. One more point: We encourage self-nominations and we never reveal the names of the nominators, not even to the judges. People, companies and nonprofits nominated but not among the finalists in their categories are not publicly acknowledged, either. We hope you will participate in the nomination process for Business Leadership Hawaii 2008. Your support is the way we are able to continue this important business recognition program. With aloha,

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20 Questions About BLH ‘09 A Pacific Business News event honoring the achievers in business excellence 1. What is Business Leadership Hawaii?

Business Leadership Hawaii is one of five businessrecognition events held throughout the year by Pacific Business News. It was developed by PBN and supporting sponsors to recognize leadership, innovation and good business practices. The first BLH was in 2002. 2. Who are the sponsors and how are they involved?

American Savings Bank is the lead or platinum sponsor. Hawaii Pacific University, Cades Schutte and Hawaii Pacific Health are gold sponsors. These sponsors work on planning Business Leadership Hawaii starting early each year. They assist in promotion and facilitation of the nomination process. Sponsors cannot be considered for nomination and have no part in judging for the six competitive categories.

company or individual being nominated. Self-nominations are welcomed and encouraged. 6. Are the names of the nominators released? What about the names of people or companies nominated but not finalists?

The names of nominators are not made public at any point in the process not even to the judges. The names of companies, nonprofits and individuals nominated but not finalists are not released. 7. Are nominees involved in the nomination process?

Nominators usually first discuss the possibility of a nomination with the company, nonprofit or individual. If approval is given, the nominee typically helps provide relevant data and information. 8. What about the letters of support?

3. When and where will the dinner awards event occur?

Business Leadership Hawaii will take place the evening of Thursday, November 12, in the Molokai/Lanai Ballrooms at the Sheraton Waikiki. 4. What are the award categories?

A. Best in Business, Division I, for businesses with more than 100 employees. B. Best in Business, Division II, for businesses with fewer than 100 employees. C. American Savings Bank Business Leader of the Year, honoring an individual who has made a significant difference in Hawaii business. D. Innovative Company of the Year, for companies out of the box and on the edge — and not just a tech company, either. E. Community Spirit honors a company that made significant community contributions, especially during the last 12-18 months. F . The Cades Schutte - The Cades Foundation Nonprofit Leadership, for not-for-profit organizations providing community impact and leadership. 5. Who can nominate?

Anyone can nominate. People preparing the nomination material often have a business relationship with the

Each nomination is required to have two letters of support expanding on the nomination. They provide a personal touch to the nomination and examples of how the individual, company or nonprofit has fulfilled the expectations for the category. 9. What do the judges look for?

In every category, judges are looking for examples of leadership, especially during the last 12-18 months. The nominations typically reflect good business practices, innovation, work force engagement and customer commitment. The letters of support carry a lot of weight with judges. 10. How do people or companies being nominated find out if they are a finalist?

About 45 days before the Business Leadership Hawaii awards dinner, all finalists are notified by mail. Letters also are sent to those nominated but not among the finalists. 11. What are the benefits to the people preparing the nominations?

Those doing the nominating tell us that it has helped establish an even stronger business bond between them and the nominee and their company or organization. It is an honor for a company, nonprofit or individual just to be nominated.

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20 Questions About BLH ‘09 A Pacific Business News event honoring the achievers in business excellence 12. What are the benefits to the finalists and winners?

At the end of this nomination guide, several people who were finalists or winners tell about the benefits. The common theme is the honor and recognition that goes to the participating company or nonprofit or individual. It’s become a wonderful way to share pride in the workplace. 13. How many nominations were received in the first seven years?

More than 460 individuals, companies and nonprofits have been nominated. 14. Nominations for Best in Business Division I, Best in Business Division II, Innovative Company and The Cades Foundation Nonprofit Leadership awards require some financial information. Who sees that information and what happens to it?

The financial information is seen only by the person processing the nomination and the judges. It is not released publicly and is not available to any other PBN staff. The financial information is destroyed after the judging is complete. If requested, alternate arrangements on the financial information may be worked out. In those cases, the nominee works with a CPA firm to prepare a confidential summary of financial performance. 15. Who are the judges?

Last year, there were five judges representing a wide range of business leadership experience: • Beadie Kanahele Dawson, of counsel, Dwyer Schraff Meyer Grant & Green • Jerry Rauckhorst, CEO, Catholic Charities Hawaii • Barry Taniguchi, president, KTA Superstores • Bob Taylor, president & CEO, Maui Divers of Hawaii • Mark Wong, president, Commercial Data Systems We again will have a panel with similar credentials. 16. Will PBN help with the nominations?

PBN staff will answer questions you have at any point in the nomination process. However, we cannot assist in

writing the nomination or in reviewing it prior to submission. Several public relations firms also have offered up to one hour of assistance at no charge. 17. What is the nomination and events timetable?

Here is a tentative outline: • Nominations open on June 12. They will close on August 21. • Judging will be in mid-September. • The awards dinner is Thursday, November 12. 18. What happens on the night of the event?

The reception starts with no-host cocktails at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:45 p.m. The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented before dinner. After dinner, videos of the finalists in each of the six categories are presented and the winners are announced. The program ends at about 9 p.m. 19. What about the Lifetime Achievement Award?

The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated a lifetime commitment to business and to the community. The award was presented to Robert Midkiff, former president of American Financial Services of Hawaii, in 2002; to Bill Aull, former president of Hawaiian Trust Co. Ltd., in 2003; to Henry Clark, former chairman of Castle & Cooke, in 2004; Walter Dods, Chairman of First Hawaiian Bank in 2005; David Heenan, author and trustee for The Estate of James Campbell, in 2006; Stuart Ho, former president and CEO, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific in 2007 and Bill Paty, former CEO of Waialua Sugar Co. The person honored is selected by the sponsor committee. 20. Who do I contact should I have any questions regarding Business Leadership Hawaii?

Questions? Contact Doreen Tavares at 808-955-8074 or e-mail her at [email protected].

BLH Past Winners & Finalists A Pacific Business News event honoring the achievers in business excellence

2008 winners and finalists

2007 winners and finalists

lifetime ac h i e v e m e n t awa r d bill paty - Former CEO, Waialua Sugar Co.

lifetime ac h i e v e m e n t awa r d Stuart Ho - Former President & CEO, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific

american s av i n g s b a n k business leader of the year mark dunkerley - President & CEO, Hawaiian Airlines Finalists: rick blangiardi laura robertson nate smith shelley wilson roy yamaguchi Best in Business, division I (More than 100 em pl oyees) island insurance companies - John Schapperle, President & CEO Finalists: goose’s edge maryl group watanabe floral wilson homecare Best in Business, d i v i s i o n II (Fewer than 100 employees) graham builders - Danny Graham, President & CEO

CADES SCHUTTE the cades f o u n d at i o n n o n p ro f i t l e a d e r s h i p awa r d hawaii foodbank - Dick Grimm, President

Ernst & Young business Leader of the Year Chuck Sted - President & CEO, Hawaii Pacific Health

Finalists: hale na’au pono hospice hawaii mental health kokua river of life mission INNOVATIVE COMPANY OF THE YEAR sopogy Inc. - Darren Kimura, President & CEO Finalists: ali’i kula lavender anthology marketing group mobi pcs oceanit Community s p i r i t awa r d dorvin d. leis co. Dorvin Leis, CEO

Finalists: Duncan MacNaughton David McClain Dr. Sue Wesselkamper Alan Wong Best in Business, division I ( Mo re t h an 1 0 0 e m p l oyees) Oceanit - Jan N. Sullivan, Execuitive Vice President & COO Finalists: Crazy Shirts Hawaii Macy’s West

Finalists: d.r. horton - schuler division

Na Hoku Inc.

marriott resorts hawaii

Best in Business, d i v i s i o n II (Fewer than 100 employees) Baldridge & Associates Structural Engineering - Steven M. Baldridge, President

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retina institute of hawaii

Finalists: alert alarm of hawaii

Finalists: Energy Industries

highway inn

HEMIC

Peter Vincent Architects

Peter Vincent Architects

proservice hawaii

Waste Management of Hawaii

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cades schutte the cades f o u n d at i o n n o n p ro f i t l e a d e r s h i p awa r d Honolulu Community Action Program - Joan White, Executive Director Finalists: Chaminade University Mental Health Kokua Pacific Gateway Special Olympics Hawaii INNOVATIVE COMPANY OF THE YEAR Hawaii Self Storage Mike Wood, Chairman Finalists: Koyo USA, Corp. Mobi PCS SEE/RESCUE Corporation Speedishuttle, LLC Community s p i r i t awa r d Ho Aloha Na Eha, Ltd. (Old Lahaina Luau dba Aloha Mixed Plate), Michael Moore, Owner Finalists: Bank of Hawaii Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. Brookfield Homes Hawaii Kaneohe Ranch/Harold K.L. Castle Foundation

Award Criteria & Summary A Pacific Business News event honoring the achievers in business excellence Best in Business, Division I

This award highlights the achievements and growth of a company based in Hawaii or branch of a company based elsewhere with more than 100 employees. Best in Business, Division II

This award highlights the achievements and growth of a company based in Hawaii or branch of a company based elsewhere with fewer than 100 employees. American Savings Bank Business Leader of the Year

This individual demonstrates leadership in his/her company and industry. He/she mentors in and beyond the workplace and exemplifies leadership through compassion, ethics and values, integrity and trust and achieves balance between career and personal life. Nominee shows strong business acumen and credentials show stability and growth. In addition, this individual has presence and visibility, making the nominee a recognizable name in Hawaii. Innovative Company of the Year

This award recognizes leadership by a for-profit company that has established itself as an innovator, a change agent and a company that is not only out of the box but also on the edge — and not just a tech company either.

The Cades Schutte - The Cades Foundation Nonprofit Leadership Award

This award is open to any organization listed under IRS nonprofit 501(c) 3. The financial performance of the organization will be considered, but is not a determining factor as long as financial viability is demonstrated. The entry must focus on community issues addressed in a creative and innovative manner and the results achieved. What you need to do:

The nomination forms with instructions and guidelines are included in this packet and on-line at pacificbusinessnews.com. Companies, organizations or individuals nominated by others will know who nominated them and typically will assist in providing part or all of the information for the process. The identity of the nominator will not be revealed to anyone, not even the judges. Self-nominations are welcomed. The deadline for all nomination packets to be delivered to PBN is Friday, August 21 Judging:

Judging will be conducted by a panel of business leaders.

Community Spirit Award

This award salutes a company that demonstrates a level of active, consistent and effective community involvement. This company gives time, talent and effort to improve the quality of life for others.

S AVE T H ESE D A T ES June 12

Nominations officially open

August 21 Deadline for nomination packages delivered to PBN

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Mid- to late September

November 12

Finalists are notified

Business Leadership Hawaii, the event

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Best in Business, Division I : Nomination Form (More than 100 employees) Nomination Deadline: Friday, August 21, 2009

Nominee’s Information Company’s full name: __________________________________________________________________ Type of business: ______________________________________________________________________ Top executive’s full name: _______________________________________________________________ Top executive’s title: ____________________________________________________________________ Is the company part of a company based outside of Hawaii? (circle one)

Yes

No

If yes, please state the name of the parent company: _______________________________________ Total number of employees:_____ How many employees does the company have in Hawaii?______ What were the revenues in the last fiscal year? (in Hawaii) __________________________________ Has the company been profitable in at least two of the last three years? (circle one)

Yes

No

GOAL OF THE AWARD: The Judges’ Checklist This award recognizes leadership by a for-profit company with more than 100 employees. Judges will be looking especially at how a company has exemplified performance leadership in business in the last 12-18 months. Each category is given equal weight. Respond to the following questions in “bullet” or memo format – or a combination. Please limit your response to three (3) pages or 1,200 words. 1. Describe the company’s financial performance in the last two years. How has the current economic environment impacted the business – and how has the business responded? 2. What makes the company distinctive or different? 3. How does the company bring out the best in its employees and maximize their potential? 4. How has the company demonstrated leadership in the community and/or its business sector?

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best in business, division I Previous Winners:

2008

Island Insurance Cos. John Schapperle President & CEO

2007

Oceanit Jan Sullivan COO

2006

2005

Maui Divers Jewelry

Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo

Bob Taylor President & CEO

Howard Wolff Senior Vice President

2004

2003

L&L Drive-Inn

City Mill Co. Ltd.

Eddie Flores President & CEO

Steven Ai President

Nominee’s Information Complete company address: ____________________________________________________________ Top executive’s telephone: _____________________________ Fax: ____________________________ Top executive’s email: __________________________________________________________________

Nominator’s Information Full name: ____________________________________________________________________________ Title (if applicable): _ ____________________________________________________________________ Company name (if applicable): __________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ________________ Fax: _________________ email:________________________________

Nomination Checklist (Also review Goal of Award on other side) qualifications:

Home office:

Limited to for-profit businesses with more than 100 employees.

Nominee can be based in Hawaii or can be a branch of a company based elsewhere. If the company is based outside of Hawaii, the nomination, including financial performance, can pertain only to Hawaii operations.

Self-Nominations:

Self-nominations are welcomed. The names of nominators are not revealed to anyone, not even the judges. Letters of support:

Two supporting letters commenting on the company’s leadership must be included. Letters must be no longer than two (2) pages. Financial data:

Requirements on financial information are slightly different from previous years. We now require only revenues and that information is confidential. Only the judges see it and the data is destroyed after the judging. If desired, there is an option to have financial information given to an accounting firm, which verifies the information but does not give actual numbers to judges. Applicants are free to expand on financial performance in the actual nomination.

Previous finalists and winners:

Finalists in earlier Business Leadership Hawaii events can be nominated again in the same or other categories. Past winners can be nominated in another category. Sponsors:

Sponsors or their employees are not eligible to be nominated in any category. nomination submission:

Please submit this two-page nomination form with other requested nomination supporting materials to: Doreen Tavares, c/o Pacific Business News, 1833 Kalakaua Avenue, 7th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96815. Please do not include extra material and do not bind materials submitted. Questions? Contact Doreen at 808-955-8074 or e-mail her at [email protected].

2002

Alexander & Baldwin Allen Doane President & CEO

Best in Business, Division II : Nomination Form (Fewer than 100 employees) Nomination Deadline: Friday, August 21, 2009

Nominee’s Information Company’s full name: __________________________________________________________________ Type of business: ______________________________________________________________________ Top executive’s full name: _______________________________________________________________ Top executive’s title: ____________________________________________________________________ Is the company part of a company based outside of Hawaii? (circle one)

Yes

No

If yes, please state the name of the parent company: _______________________________________ Total number of employees:_____ How many employees does the company have in Hawaii?______ What were the revenues in the last fiscal year? (in Hawaii) __________________________________ Has the company been profitable in at least two of the last three years? (circle one)

Yes

No

GOAL OF THE AWARD: The Judges’ Checklist This award recognizes leadership by a for-profit company with fewer than 100 employees. Judges will be looking especially at how a company has exemplified performance leadership in business in the last 12-18 months. Each category is given equal weight. Respond to the following questions in “bullet” or memo format – or a combination. Please limit your response to three (3) pages or 1,200 words. 1. Describe the company’s financial performance in the last two years. How has the current economic environment impacted the business – and how has the business responded? 2. What makes the company distinctive or different? 3. How does the company bring out the best in its employees and maximize their potential? 4. How has the company demonstrated leadership in the community and/or its business sector?

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Best in business, division II Previous Winners:

2008

Graham Builders Danny Graham President & CEO

2007

Baldridge & Associates Structural Engineering Steven M. Baldridge President

2006

Group 70 International Jim Nishimoto President & COO

2005

2004

2003

CTA Solutions

Oceanit

LavaNet, Inc.

David Van Buren CEO

Jeff Bloom President

Patrick Sullivan CEO

Yuka Nagashima President & CEO

Nominee’s Information Complete company address: ____________________________________________________________ Top executive’s telephone: _____________________________ Fax: ____________________________ Top executive’s email: __________________________________________________________________

Nominator’s Information Full name: ____________________________________________________________________________ Title (if applicable): _ ____________________________________________________________________ Company name (if applicable): __________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ________________ Fax: _________________ email:________________________________

Nomination Checklist (Also review Goal of Award on other side) qualifications:

Home office:

Limited to for-profit businesses with more than 100 employees.

Nominee can be based in Hawaii or can be a branch of a company based elsewhere. If the company is based outside of Hawaii, the nomination, including financial performance, can pertain only to Hawaii operations.

Self-Nominations:

Self-nominations are welcomed. The names of nominators are not revealed to anyone, not even the judges. Letters of support:

Two supporting letters commenting on the company’s leadership must be included. Letters must be no longer than two (2) pages. Financial data:

Requirements on financial information are slightly different from previous years. We now require only revenues and that information is confidential. Only the judges see it and the data is destroyed after the judging. If desired, there is an option to have financial information given to an accounting firm, which verifies the information but does not give actual numbers to judges. Applicants are free to expand on financial performance in the actual nomination.

2002

NovaSol

Previous finalists and winners:

Finalists in earlier Business Leadership Hawaii events can be nominated again in the same or other categories. Past winners can be nominated in another category. Sponsors:

Sponsors or their employees are not eligible to be nominated in any category. nomination submission:

Please submit this two-page nomination form with other requested nomination supporting materials to: Doreen Tavares, c/o Pacific Business News, 1833 Kalakaua Avenue, 7th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96815. Please do not include extra material and do not bind materials submitted. Questions? Contact Doreen at 808-955-8074 or e-mail her at [email protected].

American Savings Bank Business Leader Of The Year Nomination Form Nomination Deadline: Friday, August 21, 2009 Nominee’s Information Nominee’s full name: _ _________________________________________________________________ Title: _________________________________________________________________________________ Company name: _ _____________________________________________________________________ Type of business: ______________________________________________________________________

GOAL OF THE AWARD: The Judges’ Checklist This award honors an individual from the business, public or nonprofit sectors who has made a significant difference in Hawaii. The award is intended to recognize contributions in the last 12-18 months, but judges also will consider a longer pattern of individual leadership. Respond to the following questions in “bullet” or memo format – or a combination. Please limit your response to three (3) pages or 1,200 words. 1. How has this person demonstrated leadership within his or her company in the last 12-18

months?

2. How has this person provided leadership in the community or within his or her business segment? 3. How has this person mentored others within the workplace or in the community? 4. How has this individual provided leadership when dealing with issues related to the current

economic conditions?

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BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR Previous Winners:

2008

2007

Mark Dunkerley President & CEO Hawaiian Airlines

2006

2005

2004

2003

2002

Chuck Sted

Dee Jay Mailer

David Carey

Constance Lau

Roger Drue

Bert Kobayashi

President & CEO Hawaii Pacific Health

CEO Kamehameha Schools

President & CEO Outrigger Enterprises

President & CEO American Savings Bank

President & CEO Hawaii Pacific Health

President & CEO Kobayashi Development Group LLC

Nominee’s Information Complete company address: ____________________________________________________________ Nominee’s telephone: _________________________________ Fax: ____________________________ Nominee’s email: ______________________________________________________________________

Nominator’s Information Full name: ____________________________________________________________________________ Title (if applicable): _ ____________________________________________________________________ Company name (if applicable): __________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ________________ Fax: _________________ email:________________________________

Nomination Checklist (Also review Goal of Award on other side) Qualifications:

Previous finalists and winners:

This category is limited to individuals.

Previous Business Leader of the Year finalists are eligible to be nominated again. Past winners can be nominated in another category.

Self-nominations:

Self-nominations are welcomed. The names of nominators are not revealed to anyone, not even the judges. Letters of support:

Two supporting letters commenting on the nominee’s leadership abilities and contributions to his/her company, industry and community must be included. Letters must be no longer than two (2) pages each. Photo and résumé:

Provide a color headshot and résumé of the individual being nominated. Résumé does not count toward the thee-page limit for nomination memo.

Sponsors ELIGIBILITY:

Sponsors or their employees are not eligible

for nomination.

nomination submission:

Please submit this two-page nomination form with other requested nomination supporting materials to: Doreen Tavares, c/o Pacific Business News, 1833 Kalakaua Avenue, 7th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96815. Please do not include extra material and do not bind materials submitted. Questions? Contact Doreen at 808-955-8074 or e-mail her at [email protected].

Innovative Company Of The Year Nomination Form Nomination Deadline: Friday, August 21, 2009 Nominee’s Information Company’s full name: __________________________________________________________________ Type of business: ______________________________________________________________________ Top executive’s full name: _______________________________________________________________ Top executive’s title: ____________________________________________________________________ Is the company part of a company based outside of Hawaii? (circle one)

Yes

No

If yes, please state the name of the parent company: _______________________________________ Total number of employees:______ How many employees does the company have in Hawaii?______ What were the revenues in the last fiscal year? (in Hawaii) __________________________________ Has the company been profitable in at least two of the last three years? (circle one)

Yes

No

GOAL OF THE AWARD: The Judges’ Checklist The award recognizes leadership by a for-profit company that has established itself as an innovator, a change agent and a company that is not only out of the box but also on the edge. Respond to the following questions in “bullet” or memo format – or a combination. Please limit your responses to three (3) pages or 1,200 words. 1. Describe the company’s business, its operation, history and employee count. 2. Use examples to describe specifically how the company has been innovative. 3. How is the company doing financially? Is it meeting targets? Only revenue information is needed,

but you can expand beyond that if you like.

4. How has the company been impacted by the current economic environment? And how has it

responded?

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innovative company of the year Previous Winners:

2008

2007

Sopogy Inc. Darren Kimura President & CEO

Hawaii Self Storage Michael Wood Chairman, MW Group

2006

Environmental Waste Management Systems Inc.

2005

Hoku Scientific Dustin Shindo Co-founder & CEO

2002

Commercial Data Systems Mark Wong President & CEO

Harold Nagato President & CEO

Nominee’s Information Complete company address: ____________________________________________________________ Top executive’s telephone: _____________________________ Fax: ____________________________ Top executive’s email: __________________________________________________________________

Nominator’s Information Full name: ____________________________________________________________________________ Title (if applicable): _ ____________________________________________________________________ Company name (if applicable): __________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ________________ Fax: _________________ email:________________________________

Nomination Checklist (Also review Goal of Award on other side) Qualifications:

Limited to for-profit businesses of any size. Self-nominations:

Self-nominations are welcomed. The names of nominators are not revealed to anyone, not even the judges. Letters of support:

Two supporting letters commenting on the innovation of the nominated company must be included. Letters must be no longer than two (2) pages. Financial data:

We require only revenues and that information is confidential (see other side for details). Only the judges see it and the data is destroyed after the judging. If desired, there is an option to have financial information given to an accounting firm, which verifies the information but does not give actual numbers to judges. Applicants are free to expand on financial performance in the actual nomination. Home office:

Nominees can be based in Hawaii or be a branch

of a company based elsewhere. If the company is based outside of Hawaii, the nomination, including financial performance, can pertain only to Hawaii operations. Previous finalists and winners:

Finalists in earlier Business Leadership Hawaii events can be nominated again in the same or other categories. Past winners can be nominated in another category. Sponsors ELIGIBILITY:

Sponsors or their employees are not eligible to be nominated in any category. nomination submission:

Please submit this two-page nomination form with other requested nomination supporting materials to: Doreen Tavares, c/o Pacific Business News, 1833 Kalakaua Avenue, 7th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96815. Please do not include extra material and do not bind materials submitted. Questions? Contact Doreen at 808-955-8074 or e-mail her at dtavares@ bizjournals.com.

Community Spirit Award Nomination Form Nomination Deadline: Friday, August 21, 2009

Nominee’s Information Company’s full name: __________________________________________________________________ Type of business: ______________________________________________________________________ Top executive’s full name: _______________________________________________________________ Top executive’s title: ____________________________________________________________________

GOAL OF THE AWARD: The Judges’ Checklist This award recognizes leadership by a for-profit company making a significant contribution to the community during the last 12-18 months. Respond to the following questions in “bullet” or memo format – or a combination. Please limit your response to three (3) pages or 1,200 words. 1. Provide a brief description of the company and its line of business. Then describe the contributions

of this company, especially during the last 12-18 months, in helping the community.

2. Please provide a sense of whether company employees were involved in these community efforts. 3. Whas has the impact been? How were results assessed?

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community spririt award Previous Winners:

2008

Dorvin D. Leis Co. Dorvin Leis CEO

2007

Ho Aloha Na Eha Ltd. dba Old Lahaina Luau Michael Moore Partner

2006

2005

2004

2003

2002

Dowling Company Inc.

First Hawaiian Bank

Hawaiian Electric Co.

Foodland Super Market Ltd.

Hawaii Planing Mill

Everett Dowling President

Don Horner President & CEO

Michael May President & CEO

Jenai Wall Chairman & CEO

Michael Fujimoto President & CEO

Nominee’s Information Complete company address: ____________________________________________________________ Top executive’s telephone: _____________________________ Fax: ____________________________ Top executive’s email: __________________________________________________________________

Nominator’s Information Full name: ____________________________________________________________________________ Title (if applicable): _ ____________________________________________________________________ Company name (if applicable): __________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ________________ Fax: _________________ email:________________________________

Nomination Checklist (Also review Goal of Award on other side) Qualifications:

Previous finalists and winners:

This category is for companies, not individuals. Nonprofits should enter under the Cades Foundation Nonprofit Leadership category.

Finalists in earlier Business Leadership Hawaii events can be nominated again in the same or other categories. Past winners can be nominated in another category.

Self-nomination:

Self-nominations are welcomed. The names of nominators are not revealed to anyone, not even the judges.

Sponsors ELIGIBILITY:

Letters of support:

nomination submission:

Two supporting letters commenting on the leadership and contributions of the organization must be included. Letters must be no longer than two (2) pages.

Please submit this two-page nomination form with other requested nomination supporting materials to: Doreen Tavares, c/o Pacific Business News, 1833 Kalakaua Avenue, 7th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96815. Please do not include extra material and do not bind materials submitted. Questions? Contact Doreen at 808-955-8074 or e-mail her at dtavares@ bizjournals.com.

Financial information:

No company financial information is required in this category.

Sponsors or their employees are not eligible to be nominated in any category.

Cades Schutte - The Cades Foundation Nonprofit Leadership Award Nomination Deadline: Friday, August 21, 2009

NOMINEE’s INFORMATION Nonprofit’s full name: __________________________________________________________________ Top executive’s full name: _______________________________________________________________ Title: _________________________________________________________________________________ Briefly describe organization’s purpose and services provided: ______________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Please state nonprofit’s revenue in last fiscal year: __________________________________________ What percent of the nonprofit’s revenue was used for programs? _ ___________________________ Percent for operational costs, including staffing? ___________________________________________

GOAL OF THE AWARD: The Judges’ Checklist This award recognizes a nonprofit organization that has identified important community needs or issues and responded by resolving them in a creative and innovative manner. Your nomination can be in “bullet” or memo format – or a combination. Please limit your response to three (3) pages or 1,200 words. 1. Describe briefly the primary function of the nonprofit, its mission and its main revenue sources. 2. What does the nonprofit do differently in addressing the unique needs or issues of your organization? 3. How has the current difficult economic environment impacted the nonprofit – and how has it responded?

Platinum Sponsor

WE U N D E R STAN D H OW HAWAI I WO R KS

Gold Sponsors

cades schutte - the cades foundation nonprofit leadership award Previous Winners:

2008

Hawaii Foodbank Dick Grimm President

2007

Honolulu Community Action Program Joan White Executive Director

2006

Institute for Human Services Connie Mitchell Executive Director

2005

Kauai Foodbank Judy Lenthall Executive Director

2004

Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center Richard Bettini Executive Director

2003

Pacific Arts Foundation Edgy Lee Vice President

NOMINEE’s INFORMATION Nonprofit’s complete address: ___________________________________________________________ Top executive’s telephone: _____________________________ Fax: ____________________________ Top executive’s email: __________________________________________________________________

Nominator’s Information Full name: ____________________________________________________________________________ Title (if applicable): _ ____________________________________________________________________ Company name (if applicable): __________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ________________ Fax: _________________ email:________________________________

Nomination Checklist (Also review Goal of Award on other side) Qualifications:

Previous finalists and winners:

Open to any organization listed under IRS notfor-profit category 501(c)(3). (This category is not for individuals.)

Finalists in earlier Business Leadership Hawaii events can be nominated again in the same or other categories. Past winners can be nominated in another category.

Self-nomination:

Self-nominations are welcomed. The names of nominators are not revealed to anyone, not even the judges. Letters of support:

Two supporting letters commenting on the leadership and contributions of the organization must be included. Letters must be no longer than two (2) pages each. Financial data:

A copy of the most recent financial audit or a onepage summary is required. No comment is necessary, but a brief statement can be added. Financial performance is considered but is not a determining factor as long as viability is demonstrated.

Sponsors eligibility:

Sponsors or their employees are not eligible to be nominated in any category. nomination submission:

Please submit this two-page nomination form with other requested nomination supporting materials to: Doreen Tavares, c/o Pacific Business News, 1833 Kalakaua Avenue, 7th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96815. Please do not include extra material and do not bind materials submitted. Questions? Contact Doreen at 808-955-8074 or e-mail her at [email protected].