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As part of the Hawai`i Innovation Initiative, Governor Lingle is presenting a monthly Innovation Award, which will acknowledge and encourage innovation across all sectors in Hawai`i.
The awards recognize deserving individuals, companies, nonprofits, organizations and government agencies that are developing innovative products, services and ways of doing things.
Hawai`i residents are encouraged to nominate a deserving organization, individual or government agency that is innovating new ways to meet the challenges of the 21st century in one of the following categories.
Read about the criteria, selection process and committee.
March Innovation Award Recipients:
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Innovation by an Organization: PhotonWorks
PhotonWorks is a Honolulu-based company that specializes in the design, integration and manufacture of commercial and residential photovoltaic systems for both grid-tied and off-grid applications. The company is able to custom manufacture, engineer and design modules to fit any scenario.
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Innovation by an Individuals: `Iolani School's Real World Design Challenge Team
`Iolani School's Real World Design Challenge team captured the national championship title in the U.S. Department of Energy's inaugural Real World Design Challenge (RWDC) in March. Team "NDC", an all-girls teams comprised of six `Iolani seniors, beat out 54 high school students from 10 states to earn the top title in the competition held at the Air and Space Museum's iMax Theater in Washington, D.C.
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Innovation in Government: Department of Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) was recently honored with a 2009 Hawai`i Green Business Award for certifying the State Office Tower as a U.S. EPA Energy Star Building, which puts it in the top 25 percent of comparable buildings for energy efficiency. As part of this initiative, approximately 1,700 32-watt fluorescent lamps and ballasts were removed, for energy savings of 167,930 kilowatt-hours, or more than $30,000, a year.
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April Innovation Award Recipients:
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Innovation by an Organization: Keahole Solar Power (KSP)
KSP is a Hawai`i-based solar project and technology developer. Using different solar technologies, including MicroCSP from Sopogy (a September 2008 Innovation Award winner), KSP is developing new proprietary methods for energy storage, installation and operation for solar farms that will help Hawai`i reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels.
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Innovation by Individuals: Wayne Karo and Eric Griffith
Wayne Karo and Eric Griffith are co-founders of Pipeline Micro, a Hawai`i-based company with offices in Asia and the U.S. mainland that produces small liquid cooling systems for electronics that increase their energy efficiency and allow them to last longer.
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Innovation in Government: Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS), Central Services Division
DAGS Central Services Division was also honored with a 2009 Hawai`i Green Business Award for implementing several water conservation and energy efficiency measures at DAGS-operated state buildings. These steps include the removal of about 11,000 fluorescent lamps in common areas, for a savings of 29,333 kilowatts; and the installation of occupancy sensors to control lighting in areas that are not always occupied, for an estimated savings of 113,300 kilowatt-hours per year.
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CLICK TO NOMINATE
A Hawai`i-based business, nonprofit, or other organization that has developed innovative products of processes.
A Hawai`i resident who stands out for their innovative ideas or is fostering innovation in others, such as a teacher, creative leader, mentor or an exceptional student.
A government agency, division or department that is leading by example through innovative programming or services.
PAST HONOREES
- Click here to learn more about past honorees.
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