In 2017, the Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen organization awarded $96,000 in cash and in-kind scholarships as well other gifts. Below is the list of awards for MHIOT 2017, and we are grateful to the many donors and businesses who support the ideals, and personal and academic aspirations of the young outstanding teens who participated in MHIOT 2017.
Cash Scholarships
- $1,000 – Miss Hawaii Organization/University of Hawaii Foundation
- $500 – Dr. Dennis Momyer/University of Hawaii Foundation
In-Kind Scholarship Grants
- $10,000 – Argosy University
- $15,700 – Med-Assist School of Hawaii
- $1,000 – Wayland Baptist University
Other Gifts
- Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen Koa Award – Kamaka Hawaii
- Official Miss America’s Outstanding Teen-Crown & Crown Box – MHIOTeen
- Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen Banner – MHIOTeen
- Silver Maile Leaf Design Heirloom Bracelet – Carats & Karats
- Mother of Pearl Necklace – Lucoral Museum
- Formal Wear – Calista
- Appearance Wardrobe – Uptown Closet
- Year Supply of Lei – Always Flowers 808 Weddings & Events
- Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Round-Trip Airfare to Orlando, Florida – MHIOTeen
- Coach Backpack – MHIOTeen
- Luggage – MHIOTeen
- Floral Bouquet – Always Flowers 808 Weddings & Events
1st RUNNER UP
- $500 Scholarship – Miss Hawaii Organization/University of Hawaii Foundation
- $8,000 Scholarship Grant – Argosy University
- $11,775 Scholarship Grant – Med-Assist School of Hawaii
- $1,000 Scholarship Grant – Wayland Baptist University
- Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen Koa Trophy – Kamaka Hawaii
- Mother of Pearl Necklace – Lucoral Museum
- Floral Bouquet – Always Flowers 808 Weddings & Events
2nd RUNNER UP
- $6,000 Scholarship Grant – Argosy University
- $7,850 Scholarship Grant – Med-Assist School of Hawaii
- $1,000 Scholarship Grant – Wayland Baptist University
- Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen Koa Trophy – Kamaka Hawaii
- Mother of Pearl Necklace – Lucoral Museum
- Floral Bouquet – Always Flowers 808 Weddings & Events
3rd RUNNER UP
- $4,000 Scholarship Grant – Argosy University
- $3,925 Scholarship Grant – Med-Assist School of Hawaii
- $1,000 Scholarship Grant – Wayland Baptist University
- Miss Hawaii’s Outstanding Teen Koa Trophy – Kamaka Hawaii
- Mother of Pearl Necklace – Lucoral Museum
- Floral Bouquet -Always Flowers 808 Weddings & Events
ACADEMIC AWARD
- $500 Scholarship – Dr. Dennis Momyer/University of Hawaii Foundation
- Trophy – Kamaka Hawaii
THOM. McGARVEY TALENT AWARD
- $500 Scholarship – Mr. Ray Abregano/University of Hawaii Foundation
- Trophy – Kamaka Hawaii
CMN MIRACLE MAKER AWARD
- $250 Scholarship – Miss Hawaii Organization/University of Hawaii Foundation
- Trophy – Kamaka Hawaii
READY FOR THE REAL WORLD COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
- $500 Scholarship – Ready for the Real World, Inc.
- Trophy – Kamaka Hawaii
REMAINING CONTESTANTS
- $2,000 Scholarship Grant – Argosy University
- $3,000 Scholarship Grant – Med-Assist School of Hawaii
- Special Gift – Coach Wristlet – MHIOTeen
- Jewelry Gift – Lucoral Museum
CONGENIALITY AWARD
- $250 Scholarship – Miss Hawaii Organization/UHF
- Trophy – Kamaka Hawaii