We held a special event called the “Company Aloha Shirt Exhibition Contest” for 2-days on March 8 and March 9, 2014 in the Hawaii Convention Center. The entrants were the 24 companies that do business in Hawaii. There were 27 aloha shirts displayed in the venue. They will be evaluated based on the design and the number of votes from the visitors. In addition, there were 3 aloha shirts from the famous local band called Moana DNA. Also a special recognition award was presented by Kona Bay.

Each award was divided into 5 categories:

• My Choice
• In My Closet
• True Hawaii
• The Coolest Aloha
• Special Recognition Award by Kona Bay

My Choice

– The designs that you wish your partner to wear (regardless of gender).

First Hawaiian Bank
Hilton Hotel
Lawson USA (Convenience Store)

In My Closet

– The designs that you wish to wear and keep in your closet.

Delta Airlines
Lawson USA (Convenience Store)
Nippon Travel Agency Hawaii, Inc.

True Hawaii

– The designs that make you feel of Hawaii.

Kintetsu International Hawaii Company (Travel Agency)
First Hawaiian Bank (150th Anniversary Shirt)
Nippon Travel Agency Hawaii, Inc.

The Coolest Aloha

– The coolest designs!

Lawson USA (Convenience Store)
First Hawaiian Bank
Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa Marriott Hotel

A Special Award presented by Kona Bay

Nippon Travel Agency Hawaii, Inc.

Comment: Its design reminded of the vintage aloha shirts of the 50’s. It is an opened-collared shirt which was the popular style in the 60’s and its buttons are uniquely designed. Also, the design of an old-fashioned red hibiscus adds the retro flavor to this aloha shirt.

Overall- Top 3

Lawson USA (Convenience Store)
First Hawaiian Bank (150th Anniversary Shirt)
Kintetsu International Hawaii Company (Travel Agency)

Congratulations to those who were awarded! We would also like to appreciate those companies that participated in our exhibition!

“Be proud of yourself, proud of company and proud of Aloha!!”