2nd Annual Taste of Mana Gala
& Latino Business Awards
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hawaii is thrilled to announce our 2nd Annual Taste of Mana Gala & Latino Business Awards, proudly sponsored by Teremana Tequila!
📅 Date: Saturday, November 1st, 2025
📍 Location: Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum
🕰️ Time: 6-10PM
💀 Theme: Día de los Muertos
🎲 Special Feature: Casino Night Fundraiser
Join us as we celebrate the vibrant culture, contributions, and achievements of Hawaii’s Latino business community. This elegant evening will include:
Honoring exceptional Latino businesses and leaders
Gourmet cuisine by Straight Outta Husk
Specialty cocktails by Teremana Tequila
Día de los Muertos festivities
Live music and entertainment
Casino Night fundraiser with exciting prizes
Shop at our Mercado
Silent Auction
Early Access Ends 09/30
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Early Access Ends 09/30 〰️
Submit your nominations for the 2025 Latino Business & People’s Choice Awards
SUBMISSION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 15th
YOUR BUSINESS AT THE 2ND ANNUAL HCCH GALA
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El Mercado (Expo and Program Ad Space)
Promote your business to our HCCH Gala attendees. No food sales allowed. Deadline October 11th
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT TABLE
$100 Table for Members
$150 Table for Non-Members
PROGRAM AD SPACE
$100 for Members
$150 for Non-Members
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Purchase a Table
Bring your whole company or business partners to the gala.
$1500 Taste of Mana Sponsor Package
VIP Group Ticket for 3
$3000 - Blanco Silver Sponsor Package
VIP Group Ticket for 6
$4000 - Añejo Gold Sponsor Package
VIP Group Ticket for 8
$5000- Reposado Diamond Sponsor Package
VIP Group Ticket for 10
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Silent Auction Sponsorships
Sponsor items for our silent auction and HCCH fundraiser.
Sponsorship benefits for donations with a starting value of $50 are available. Deadline to submit your silent auction items is October 18th.
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Event Sponsorship
Sponsor the Gala, the casino, and our members with an event sponsorship. Each sponsorship includes brand mentions, logo and brand materials on our website, logo and brand materials the day of the event.
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2024 PANIOLO AWARD WINNERS
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS
Favorite Restaurant: Straight Outta Husk
Best Food Truck/Pop-Up: Guaiqueri Empanadas
Influencer of the Year: Mercado de la Raza
LATINO BUSINESS AWARDS
Business of the Year: Sinaloa Tortillas Hawaii
Entrepreneur of the Year: Taqueria El Ranchero
Small Business of the Year: Patiño Designs
Young Hispanic Entrepreneur of the Year:
Amanda Cordes, Da Seafood Cartel
Dominic Escamilla, HNLAX by Dre Empire
“El Patron” CEO of the Year: Eric Carson, President & CEO Reflections Glass Hawaii
Community Impact Award:
Veronica Mendoza Jachowski, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Roots Reborn Maui
Pedro Haro, CEO, American Lung Association
Educators of the Year:
Laura Guzman, Island Pacific Academy, Foreign Exchange Program
Paul Chandler, Professor of Spanish & Portuguese, University of Hawaii
Carlos A Gutierrez, D.F.S., Assistant Professor of Forensic Sciences Unit, Chaminade University, School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Carlos E Juarez, East-West Center Interim Director of Research & Grants Officer, Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador
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Nominees for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Latino Business Awards and People's Choice Awards must be Latino-owned businesses or individuals who have made significant contributions to the community and their respective industries.
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Nominations are open to both Chamber members and non-members alike, ensuring that all Latino entrepreneurs and leaders in Hawaii have an opportunity to be recognized for their achievements and impact.
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The people’s choice awards will be voted on by the public starting Sept 16th
Categories Include:
Favorite Latino Owned Restaurant
Best Food Truck/Pop-Up
Influencer of the Year
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The Latino Business Nominees can be submitted by anyone. The Award Winners will be chosen by a Selection Committee comprised of members of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Board of Directors & Committee Members. Winners to be announced at the 2nd Annual Taste of Mana Gala & Latino Business Awards!
Categories Include:
Business of the Year Award
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Young Hispanic Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Small Business of the Year Award
Community Impact Award
Innovation Award
“El Jee” CEO of the Year Award
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The winners will ne announced on November 1st at our 2nd Annual Taste of Mana Gala & Latino Business Awards.
