Inaugural 2019 Ho‘ohuli Awards Launch Hawai‘i’s Premier Commercial Interior Design Program

In 2019, the IIDA Hawai‘i Pacific Chapter proudly launched the very first Ho‘ohuli Awards, Hawai‘i’s commercial interior design awards program dedicated to celebrating outstanding and original design across the islands. The inaugural program, presented in partnership with Hawaii Business Magazine, marked a major milestone in elevating the visibility and impact of commercial interior design in our community.​

Rooted in the Hawaiian concept of ho‘ohuli—to change—the awards were created to honor projects that transform interior environments and, in turn, the people who experience them. From workplaces and hospitality venues to learning, living, and community spaces, the 2019 winners demonstrated how thoughtful design can support functionality, health, well-being, and a strong sense of place. As the inception year, the Ho‘ohuli Awards set out with a clear mission: to promote the value of Hawai‘i’s designers and help perpetuate the interior design profession for years to come.​

Winning a 2019 Ho‘ohuli Award quickly became a mark of exceptional commercial design, with projects vetted by seasoned leaders in the national interior design community. The feature in Hawaii Business Magazine further amplified this recognition, bringing the work of our local design firms to a broader business and community audience. We are incredibly proud of our inaugural winners and the foundation they laid for what has grown into a signature program for the IIDA Hawai‘i Pacific Chapter.​

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