BEST POLITICAL ACTIVIST TIARE LAWRENCE Without a doubt, MauiTime readers have voted Tiare as best political activist because she really is. She believes that in order for Maui to thrive, our island needs to support our small business farmers and working families. She believes in protecting our environment and she also believes in supporting natural […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best County Official on Maui: Elle Cochran
BEST COUNTY OFFICIAL ELLE COCHRAN As a born-and-raised Maui resident and council member for four terms, Elle Cochran won Maui residents’ vote on our ballot for her reputation for representing local interests, listening, and seeking different perspectives. After eight years as a representative, she is now seeking the mayoral seat. Cochran began her political career […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Scholastic Female Athlete on Maui: Nanea Estralla, LLHS
BEST SCHOLASTIC FEMALE ATHLETE NANEA ESTRELLA, LLHS This rising Lahainaluna sophomore has a bright future ahead of her. In 2017, Nanea Estrella took the Hawai‘i High School Athletic Association championship in wrestling for the 117-pound weight class. Earlier this year she took first place in the 2018 HHSAA wrestling tournament for the 122-pound weight class. […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Children’s Activity on Maui: Maui Ocean Center
BEST CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY MAUI OCEAN CENTER Without a doubt, the Maui Ocean Center has certainly stepped up their game this year. Not only are they Hawai‘i’s favorite aquarium, but they also offer a wide variety of events and activities for the whole family. We are all super thankful for their invaluable assistance in helping Maui’s […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best High School Spirit on Maui: Lahainaluna
BEST HIGH SCHOOL SPIRIT LAHAINALUNA Lahainaluna high school’s school spirit is very strong. As a student there I know most people are very proud to be a part of Lahainaluna and the west side. We have the only Hawaiian school alma mater, a very strong boarders department, and are the oldest school west of the […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Playground on Maui: Giggle Hill
BEST PLAYGROUND GIGGLE HILL Giggle Hill is the place to be if you want to host a nice family outing. The playground is what kids dream of. With a castle-like design, secret tunnels, well-maintained swing sets, and monkey bars for those cute little monkeys. For those parents who are infamous worrywarts: No worry! The playground […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Yoga Studio on Maui: Afterglow Yoga
BEST YOGA STUDIO AFTERGLOW YOGA Led by the charismatic powerhouse owner Jasmine Judson, Afterglow Yoga has taken off over the past several years. With studios in Wailuku, Kihei, and Lahaina, the studio offers fun, powerful, and body positive classes for all abilities. Their instructors are encouraging, their spaces are beautiful, and the variety of classes […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Yoga Teacher on Maui: Tenya Jayawuk at Island Spirit Yoga
BEST YOGA TEACHER TENYA JAYAWUK, ISLAND SPIRIT YOGA Maui you love the energy and grace in Tenya’s Gentle Yoga and Vinyasa Flow Yoga classes. When it comes to a class with the Best Yoga Teacher on Maui yogi’s flock to Island Spirit Yoga for her classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. This summer Tenya can […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Fitness Club on Maui: Maui Powerhouse Gym
BEST FITNESS CLUB MAUI POWERHOUSE GYM Whether you’re serious about fitness or just want a friendly, welcoming place to dabble in exercise, Maui Powerhouse Gym is the place to train. With a nice facility, friendly staff, and fully equipped gym with plenty of cardio machines, power racks, and a variety of weights, Powerhouse Gym is […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Spa on Maui: Spa Grande at Grand Wailea
BEST SPA SPA GRANDE, GRAND WAILEA Years, after year, Spa Grande is still Maui’s favorite spa. Located at the Grand Wailea, here’s where you go to escape reality. This 50,000-square-foot spa is actually the largest spa in all of Hawai‘i. In over 40 treatment rooms, they create blissful experiences for not just visitors but locals, […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Local Coach or Trainer on Maui: Jud Lau
BEST LOCAL COACH OR TRAINER JUD LAU Guess who is Maui’s favorite local coach? Unko Squiddy for the win. Born and raised on Maui, Lau is a jack of all trades, aloha-style. He can make you laugh, shape a surfboard for you and teach you how to ride it. He’s a mentor to not only […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Local (Female) Grom on Maui: Juliana Colpas
BEST LOCAL (FEMALE) GROM JULIANA COLPAS 11-year-old Juliana Colpas took the award this year for being Maui’s favorite little grommet. This girl is a force. In her spare time, she trains jiu jitsu. Watch out for this up-and-comer as she takes on the waves, competitions and competitors in and out of the water. (LH) JULIANA […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Local (Male) Grom on Maui: Dylan Sloan
BEST LOCAL (MALE) GROM DYLAN SLOAN For the third year running, Dylan Sloan has taken this category as Maui’s favorite little grom. With his long blonde hair and infectious grin, the 10-year-old ripper has already been winning contests for years, and has added a few more significant trophies to his shelf this year. In addition […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Local (Female) Surfer on Maui: Paige Alms
BEST LOCAL (FEMALE) SURFER PAIGE ALMS Maui just LOVES Paige Alms so much. She’s still Maui’s favorite female surfer, and we’re not surprised. What has Paige done this year? Well, she’s become one only six women to charge Mavericks, she’s designed her own bikini with Pakaloha, she won the 2018 WSL Big Wave Awards “Hydro […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Local (Male) Surfer on Maui: Ian Walsh
BEST LOCAL (MALE) SURFER: IAN WALSH Anyone have a Red Bull? Cuz Ian Walsh is Maui’s favorite male surfer and he’s ready to charge. This guy helps the Maui community in more ways than he may even be aware of, from hosting the Menehune Mayhem to being an overall positive influence in Maui’s local surfing […]
MauiTime Best of Maui 2018: Best Local Waterwoman on Maui: Andrea Moller
BEST LOCAL WATERWOMAN ANDREA MOLLER Andrea Moller is one of those well-rounded women of the water that awe and inspire in the ocean community and beyond. In addition to being an outrigger canoe paddler, for which she’s won many titles and records, she is also a SUP long distance racer. Plus, she’s one of the […]