1990
Hawaiʻi Island Inductees
Honoring distinguished business leaders inducted from 1990 to today.
Distinguished Supporter Award
Recognizing individuals whose long-standing service has strengthened Junior Achievement of Hawaiʻi Island.
Past Receptions
Recommend a nomination
If you would like to recommend a nomination to the JA Hawaii Business Hall of Fame, or if you would like more information, please contact JAHawaiiIsland@gmail.com.
Frequently asked questions
What is the JA Hawaiʻi Business Hall of Fame?
It is Junior Achievement of Hawaiʻi Island’s annual recognition of distinguished Big Island business leaders. Hawaiʻi Island inductions run from 1990 to the present.
Who was the most recent Hawaiʻi Island inductee?
Jimmy Chan of Hawaiian Chip Company, inducted in 2025.
How do I nominate someone for the Business Hall of Fame?
Send nominations to JAhawaiiIsland@gmail.com.
Junior Achievement of Hawaiʻi Island at a glance
- Organization
- Junior Achievement of Hawaiʻi Island (JAHI)
- Tax status
- 501(c)(3) charitable organization; contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law
- Area served
- Hawaiʻi Island (the Big Island), Hawaiʻi County
- Students reached
- More than 3,000 East Hawaiʻi students a year, in grades K–12
- Programs delivered by
- Volunteers from local business, families and the community, in the classroom
- Mailing address
- PO Box 5205, Hilo, HI 96720
- Contact
- jahilo@jahawaii.org · 808-292-0570