Honolulu Hawaii skyline sunset event flyer promoting SME Honolulu networking event with Hawaiian phrase “E hele me ka puʻolo,” featuring Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association and Tihati leadership speakers

“Mufi Hannemann & Charlene “Cha” Thompson Named Salespersons of the Year”

Mufi Hannemann professional headshot smiling in blue blazer and aloha shirt, SME Honolulu Salesperson of the Year honoree and Hawaii business leader in Honolulu Hawaii
Charlene “Cha” Thompson smiling portrait wearing hat and lei, SME Honolulu Salesperson of the Year honoree and Hawaii business leader in Honolulu Hawaii

Sales and Marketing Executives Honolulu (SME Honolulu) will be recognizing two SPOY recipients for our annual award event. The two SPOY recipients for the years 2019 and 2021 are President and CEO of the Hawai’i Lodging & Tourism Association, Mufi Hannemann, and founder of Tihati Productions, Charlene “Cha” Thompson, respectively. Each year, SME Honolulu recognizes a member of the community who greatly enhances the image and quality of life in Hawaii. This ceremony is the 65th year that SME Honolulu has awarded this honor, and this time it is for two honorees from two separate years.

The Salesperson of the Year (SPOY) event will be held April 28, 2022, from 6pm to 10pm at the Sheraton Waikiki, Hawaii Ballroom, and will feature a cocktail party in Waikiki, dinner, and some exceptional entertainment!

Since the 1957 inception of the award, when Daniel S. C. Liu first accepted the title, SME Honolulu has recognized over 65 leaders who have served to better the education and promotion of business in Hawaii.

SME Honolulu Mahalo to our Sponsors event board featuring platinum gold and silver sponsors including Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association, Tihati, Bank of Hawaii and local business partners in Honolulu Hawaii