‘Imi Pono: The Greatest Challenge

Mahalo to all the students who sent in their bold, innovative ideas to build a sustainable and diverse economy now and for the future.

Your applications and presentations for a new invention, service, or product to help boost Maui County’s economy were truly inspiring.

In total, we received 175 entries from students all over Maui County, representing the following schools:

Haleakala Waldorf School Delta V Tech (Home School) Iao Intermediate School Kalama Intermediate School Kamehameha Maui Middle School Montessori School of Maui Sacred Hearts School

Hawaii Technology Academy Home School Kamehameha Schools Maui High School King Kekaulike High School Lanai High & Elementary School Maui High School Maui Preparatory Academy Molokai High School

Our esteemed judges were: Keiki-Pua Dancil, Sophia Davis, Everett Dowling, Mitzi Toro and Rob Weltman.  They scored 20 semi-finalist entries from both the middle school and high school categories on the following criteria: creativity, feasibility, profitability, impactfulness, resourcefulness and presentation.  The top three projects were selected for first, second and third place awards in each category.  Click on the project title below for a link to the student’s final submission.   

AND THE WINNERS ARE . . .

MIDDLE SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOL

FIRST PLACE Wyatt Van Der Lee Iao Intermediate School – Grade 6 MAUI (VERTICAL) GREENHOUSES

FIRST PLACE Noelle Lo Maui High School – Grade 11 A LOCAL LENS

SECOND PLACE Xavier Katsuda Iao Intermediate School – Grade 6 SPRINKLEY SPRINKLERS

SECOND PLACE Jacob Janikowski Lanai High & Elementary School – Grade 10 HOME LEARNING DESKS

THIRD PLACE Kiana Kahale & Evalani Keawekane Kamehameha Schools Maui Middle School – Grade 8 MAOLI LOA

THIRD PLACE Michael de Haas Kihei Charter School – Grade 12 ‘IMI PONO FEEDS MAUI

CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE MAUI COUNTY COUNCIL!

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THE CONTEST PERIOD HAS ENDED

Deadline to apply: October 15, 2020

Final presentation: November 15, 2020

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For inquiries, please email alice.lee@mauicounty.us or call (808) 270-7760.