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June 2026
The Aloha Award Announces 2026 Award Winner, First-Ever Joint Runners-Up, New Judge and Record Number of Nominations
June 2025
The Aloha Award announces 2025 award winner and finalists, and welcomes Chris Dodds to the team.
July 2025
Brazil’s Cisco Araña: The Godfather of Adaptive Surfing (Article by Chris Dodds, SURFER Magazine)
February 2025
Do you know a legend? Nominate them for the 2025 Aloha Award (Article by Chris Dodds, SURFER Magazine)
November 2024
Meet the winner of the 2024 Aloha Award (Article by Chris Dodds, SURFER Magazine)
June 2024
The Aloha Award announces 2024 award winner and finalists
March 2024
Waves of Inspiration by Thermal Travel
An inspiring and uplifting read full of incredible people and organisations around the world that embody the Aloha spirit.
February 2024
Who are you nominating for the Aloha Award?
“Recognising the change-makers in our surf and ocean communities, the Aloha Award celebrates the best of what’s possible under the sun.” - SURFER
January 2024
“Running from Jan 1 to March 31, nominations for the prestigious Aloha Award are now open!” - American Surf Magazine
September 2023
Aloha Award founder Mark Hartmann speaks with ‘Good Tidings’ podcast about his unique upbringing, a successful career in finance and a life altering medical diagnosis which reminded him of his love for the ocean and all the good that comes from it. Mark shares how his desire to honor all the charitable people doing good in and around the ocean as well as provide financial support that is much needed in the sector gave rise to the Aloha Award.
June 2023
The Aloha Award announces 2023 award winner and finalists, and a new nomination schedule
October 2022
The Aloha Award announces a joint venture with ISTO, as well as its first corporate sponsorship
August 2022
The Aloha Award announces 2022 award winner and finalists, an increase in prize money and new judges