2026 Build Hawaii Awards Ceremony

Description

The GCA Build Hawaii Awards honors the GCA member projects from the previous year that exemplifies excellence in construction across Hawaii. This year’s theme, Forged in Fire: Foundations of Excellence, draws inspiration from the volcanic forces that created the Hawaiian Islands - transforming molten rock into the land we call home. Like the lava flows that shaped Hawaii’s coastlines, valleys, and mountains, our builders leave a lasting mark on the landscape through vision, determination, and craftsmanship.

Through strength, resilience, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to quality, Hawaii’s construction professionals shape the places where we live, work, learn, and gather. As we recognize this year’s nominees and winners, we celebrate not only exceptional construction, but the builders whose work helps shape the future of Hawaii itself.

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIP AWARD:
MR. KEN KAWAMOTO

Along with the Build Hawaii Award winners, we will also be honoring Mr. Ken Kawamoto, Hawaii Employers Council, with the Construction Industry Partnership Award for his many years of commitment to and support of our industry.

Saturday, August 1, 2026
5:30 - 9:30 pm HST
The Kahala Resort & Hotel
(25000 Kahala Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 96816)

Business Casual or Aloha Attire

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

PLATINUM: $7,500

• One (1) reserved table (8 Seats) in priority location
• Option to add an additional table of 8 for $3,600
• Prime placement of company Logo on:
  • GCA website
  • Pacific Business News special Build Hawaii Awards insert
  • GCA social media channels
  • Slideshow on screen during event program
  • Printed event program*
• Full-page ad* in printed event program (8" x 10.5")*
• Verbal recognition during the program
  
• Two (2) drink tickets per guest
• Four (4) bottles of wine served at table during program

GOLD: $5,500 

• One (1) reserved table (8 Seats)
• Option to add an additional table of 8 for $3,600
• Company Logo to be featured in:
  • GCA website
  • Pacific Business News special Build Hawaii Awards insert
  • GCA social media channels
  • Slideshow on screen during event program
  • Printed event program*
• Half-page ad* in printed event program (8" x 5")*
• Verbal recognition during the program
• Two (2) drink tickets per guest

SILVER: $3,500

• One (1) reserved half table (4 Seats)
• Company Name to be featured in:
  • GCA website
  • Pacific Business News special Build Hawaii Awards insert
  • Slideshow on screen during event program
  • Printed event program*
• Verbal recognition during the program
• Two (2) drink tickets per guest

INDIVIDUAL TICKET: $500

Includes dinner and two (2) drink tickets.

* Sponsorships, print-ready ads, and company logos must be received by July 15, 2026 to be included in the printed event program.  

RSVP by July 22, 2026

Cancellation policy: Full refunds will be made for cancellations received prior to July 22, 2026. After this date, no refunds will be granted. Replacements accepted.

For questions, please contact Gladys Hagemann at gladys@gcahawaii.org