Public is Encouraged to Vote for Their Favorite Local Businesses in ASB's Buy Local Hawaii(SM) People’s Choice Award

American Savings Bank (ASB), in collaboration with Visa, invites the community to celebrate Hawaii’s small businesses by voting in the inaugural Buy Local Hawaii^SM People’s Choice Award.

Vote for Your Favorite Local Merchant Through July 31

Community members are invited to vote and help recognize the local businesses making a difference across Hawaii. Select from more than 150 Buy Local Hawaii℠ merchants across Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Hawaii Island, and Molokai, including local favorites such as Yama’s Fish Market, Hawaii’s Finest, Brick Oven Pizza, Kauai Diner, Alii Coffee Co., and many more.

Buy Local Hawaii^SM Fast Facts

• Launched: 2021
• Partner: Visa^®
• Merchants: 150+ across five islands: Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Hawaii Island, and Molokai
• Customer Savings: $1.5M+
• Offer: Exclusive offers with an ASB Visa^® Debit Card
• Mission: Helping customers save, support local businesses through brand awareness, and strengthen Hawaii’s economy

• Voting Period: Now through July 31, 2026
• Who Can Vote: Anyone
• Voting Limit: One per person, per day
• Vote At: asbhawaii.com/vote

“For nearly five years, Buy Local Hawaii℠ has shown what’s possible when a community comes together to support local businesses,” said John Ward, EVP and Chief Marketing & Product Officer at American Savings Bank. “The People’s Choice Award continues that spirit by giving the public an opportunity to celebrate the businesses they love. Every vote demonstrates our shared commitment to protect and promote the local businesses that are the backbone of our economy and lifeblood of our communities.” 

About Buy Local Hawaii^SM

Launched in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, Buy Local Hawaii^SM was created to support struggling local businesses while rewarding residents with discounts for keeping their dollars in Hawaii instead of on the continent. Today, it has grown into Hawaii’s largest bank-supported local merchant program, featuring a network of more than 150 local businesses across five islands and has helped ASB customers save more than $1.5 million simply by using their ASB Visa^® Debit Card.

The program offers exclusive discounts at participating restaurants, retailers, activities, hotels, beauty services, home improvement businesses, and more. Beyond helping customers save, Buy Local Hawaii^SM provides participating merchants with complimentary year-round marketing support, helping them increase visibility, attract new customers, and grow their reach throughout Hawaii.

“Buy Local Hawai^SM has been a blessing for Nabeya Maido,” said Kevin Suehiro, owner of Nabeya Maido. “I love seeing the smiles that the discount brings to customers and the increased visibility it provides for us—it’s a WIN-WIN-WIN situation for all parties. I’m glad that we bank with ASB, and grateful to be a part of their Buy Local Hawaii℠ program.”