The Shidler College of Business is celebrating its 64th annual Business Night event, bringing together students with local business professionals for an evening of scholarly recognition and mentoring.
This event provides many students with their first connections with the business community and fosters the networking and mentoring process. In years past, Shidler students have benefitted from the event through career development opportunities, internships, and community service projects.
Additionally, we are pleased to recognize many students at the event for their outstanding academic achievements.
If you are interested in being an award sponsor for 2025, please contact Irina De La Torre, Associate Director of Development, at (808) 956-6656 or Irina.DeLaTorre@uhfoundation.org
2024 Business Night Awards List
| Awardee / Award Name | Amount | Donor |
|---|---|---|
| Breana Villwock Special Student in Accounting Award |
$1,500 | CW Associates, CPAs |
| Monica Kirk Outstanding Master of Accounting Student Award |
$2,000 | Deloitte & Touche LLP |
| Izaiah Jones Outstanding Student in Accounting Award |
$2,000 | Ernst & Young LLP |
| Kaedin Okimoto Special Junior in Accounting Award |
$1,500 | Hawaii Association of Public Accountants - Oahu Chapter |
| Angeline Agag Outstanding Senior in Accounting Award |
$2,000 | Hawaii Association of Public Accountants - Oahu Chapter |
| Angel Luong Outstanding Senior in Accounting Award |
$2,000 | KPMG LLP |
| Jillian Marc Jefry Felipe Distinguished Student in Accounting Award |
$3,000 | Spire Hawaii LLP |
| Sandy Chen Special Junior in Accounting Award |
$1,500 | N&K CPAs, Inc. |
| Grace Toyama Outstanding Student in Accounting Award |
$2,000 | Accuity LLP |
| Awardee / Award Name | Amount | Donor |
|---|---|---|
| Eugene Todd Special Student in Real Estate Award |
$1,500 | Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. |
| Alec Henderson Outstanding Financial Analyst Award |
$2,000 | American Savings Bank |
| Matthew Derouin Outstanding Graduate Student in Finance Award |
$2,000 | Bank of Hawaii Corporation |
| Tiffany Min Outstanding Senior in Finance Award |
$2,000 | First Hawaiian Bank |
| Shota Ichitaku Special Student in Finance Award |
$1,500 | Ross Shimokawa BBA '05 |
| Awardee / Award Name | Amount | Donor |
|---|---|---|
| Kaycee Nakashima Special Senior in Human Resource Management Award |
$1,500 | Bishop & Co. |
| Kaya Ishimine Outstanding Student in Management Award |
$2,000 | Central Pacific Bank Foundation |
| Laura Watt Special Student in Human Resource Management Award |
$1,500 | Hawaii Compensation Group (HICOMP) |
| Julia Sheahan Special Senior in Human Resource Management Award |
$1,500 | Hawaii Employers Council |
| Jett Zenthoefer Outstanding Student in International Business Award |
$2,000 | Servco Foundation |
| Matthew Brody Outstanding MBA in Operations Management Award |
$2,000 | Matson |
| Awardee / Award Name | Amount | Donor |
|---|---|---|
| Jessica Wielgus Special Student in Entrepreneurship |
$1,500 | 1311 Events |
| Daniella Pasion Outstanding Student in Entrepreneurship Award |
$2,000 | KTA Super Stores in honor of Koichi & Taniyo Taniguchi |
| Awardee / Award Name | Amount | Donor |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Vuong Special Student in Marketing Research Award |
$1,500 | Anthology Marketing Group |
| Reina Pollock Special Student in the Masters of Science in Marketing Management |
$1,500 | Dr. Dana Alden and Dr. Qimei Chen |
| Trinity Halemano-Reed Special Student in Sustainable Marketing Management |
$1,500 | Dr. Dana Alden |
| Olivia Kung Outstanding Senior in Marketing Award |
$2,000 | Manageability LLC |
| Suk Wen Ruan Outstanding Junior in Marketing Award |
$2,000 | Society for Marketing Professional Services Hawaii (SMPS) |
| Sabrina Weaver Distinguished Student in Digital Marketing Award |
$3,000 | The Wedding Ring Shop |
| Ruby Aliason Outstanding Student in Sustainable Marketing Management |
$2,000 | Ulupono Initiative |
| Lillian Wynter Ramirez Distinguished Student in Sales and Sales Management Award |
$3,000 | Y. Hata & Co., Limited |
| Awardee / Award Name | Amount | Donor |
|---|---|---|
| Bao Vy Tran Outstanding Student in MIS Award |
$2,000 | Ernst & Young LLP |
| Zenan Li Special Student in MIS Award |
$1,500 | Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA )- Hawaii Chapter |
| Awardee / Award Name | Amount | Donor |
|---|---|---|
| James Taylor Special Student Leader in TIM |
$1,500 | SKAL International Hawaii |
| Jhen Mariz Elizondo Special Senior in Hospitality |
$1,500 | Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach |
| Quinn Sumida Outstanding Senior in Tourism and Transportation |
$2,000 | Alaska Airlines |
| Cody-John Sakamoto Outstanding Senior in Hospitality |
$2,000 | Marriott Waikiki Complex |
| Gianna Young Outstanding Junior in TIM |
$2,000 | Marriott Waikiki Complex |
| Vivian Thach Special Senior in TIM |
$1,500 | Marriott Vacations Worldwide |
| Chloe Yoshihiro Special Junior in TIM |
$1,500 | Marriott Vacations Worldwide |
| Wing Yan Belle Poon Special Graduate Student in TIM |
$1,500 | Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) - Hawaii Chapter |
| Marielle Ellorin Special Senior in Leadership in TIM |
$1,500 | Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach |
| Megan Ibara Distinguished Student in TIM |
$3,000 | TIM Alumni Association |
| Awardee / Award Name | Amount | Donor |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Owens Dean’s Professional Development Award |
$1,500 | Financial Executives International - Hawaii Chapter |
| Carly Miyamoto Special Freshman at the Shidler College of Business Award |
$1,500 | First Foundation Bank and Advisors |
| Reese Kisaba Dean’s Spirit Award |
$2,000 | First Insurance Company of Hawaii, Ltd. |
| Sophia Lauren Lopez Special Student in Leadership Award |
$1,500 | Hawaii Business Magazine |
| Jordan Reed David Bess Leadership Award |
$3,500 | Helm Family Trust |
| Marina Cleavenger Dean’s Service Award |
$2,000 | Marriott International |
| Aaron Goo Special Senior at the Shidler College of Business Award |
$1,500 | ProService Hawaii |
| Aiden Cheung Outstanding Sophomore at the Shidler College of Business Award |
$2,000 | Shidler College of Business Alumni Association |
| Sarah Martin Outstanding MBA at the Shidler College of Business Award |
$2,000 | HouseMart Ben Franklin Crafts & HouseMart ACE Hardware Stores |
