The 4th Annual Ho‘ohuli Awards brought together Hawai‘i’s design community for an unforgettable evening of creativity, celebration, and connection. Held at the beautiful ‘Alohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach, this year’s gala was filled with laughter, inspiration, and moments that truly embodied the meaning of ho‘ohuli — to change or transform.
The evening kicked off with a lively cocktail hour, followed by dinner and an inspiring program emceed by Monique Palisbo, IIDA HPC President, and Nicolle Soriano Perez, President-Elect. Together, they welcomed attendees and set the tone for a night that was, in true IIDA fashion, poppin’!
💫 Celebrating Design and Leadership
The night honored the people and projects shaping the future of design in Hawai‘i and the Pacific.
Special Awards recognized the passion, leadership, and mentorship of industry professionals, while the Project Awards showcased excellence across categories from workplaces and hospitality to education and residential design.
In total, 15 awards were presented — culminating with the Grand Ho‘ohuli Award, presented to Yohei Sushi Kahala by Wander X Wonder.
🌿 Mahalo to Our Sponsors and Committee
This celebration wouldn’t be possible without the support of our event sponsors, whose generosity helped bring Ho‘ohuli 2025 to life, and our dedicated committee members, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make every detail shine.
After the final applause, the celebration continued at the Longboard Club after party, where laughter, music, and good company carried on late into the night.
📸 Relive the Night!
View and download event photos from our [Flickr gallery →]
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