Po'okela Award

Po'okela Awards Categories

OUTSTANDING PROPERTY

The Outstanding Property award is extended to all properties of the Maui Hotel and Lodging Association (MHLA) in good standing.

Overall ranking of property as a whole based on aesthetics, cleanliness, friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable staff, etc.

OUTSTANDING ALLIED MEMBER

The Outstanding Allied Member award is extended to all Allied Members of MHLA in good standing.

This award is based on the overall ranking for Allied Members when doing business with MHLA properties.

OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE (Non-Management Position ONLY)

The Outstanding Employee award is extended to all non-management employees.

This category gives lodging properties and allied members the chance to recognize exemplary professionalism and exceptional service by non-management employees or supervisory employees.

All nominees are judged on performance that goes “above and beyond” normal job responsibilities and outstanding and unusual service to the property, guests, and/or community. Some examples of outstanding service include taking on special services, showing outstanding leadership qualities, performing heroic deeds, and/or consistently adding to the general well-being of guests, fellow employees, and clients/associates.

LEGACY AWARD

Open to all current or previous employees in the industry who have worked for at least 5 years.

The Legacy Award honors one who exemplifies visionary leadership and/or who has made a lasting contribution to Maui’s hospitality/visitor industry.