Posted on: Saturday, October 29, 2005
Ho'okela Awards recognize retail firms
Advertiser Staff
Local jewelry-business chief executive Bob Taylor was named Retailer of the Year by the Retail Merchants of Hawai'i trade association.
Taylor, who heads Maui Divers of Hawaii Ltd., was among several retailers honored with Ho'okela Awards at the association's annual conference yesterday.
Other awards:
Retail employee: Sandy Wooden of Martin & MacArthur
Resort retail business: Cinnamon Girl
Neighborhood retail business: Eki Cyclery
Big Island retail business: Kathryn's of Kona
Maui retail business: Pukalani Superette
Kaua'i retail business: M. Kawamura Farm Enterprises
O'ahu retail business: Watanabe Floral
Randy Yeager of Madison Marquette Hawaii LLC, for exemplary service to the industry
Shopping Center of the Year: Ala Moana Center
Nake'u Awai Designs, in manufacturing (traditional)
Kahala, in manufacturing (contemporary)
Xcel Hawaii, in manufacturing (unique/lifestyle)
