The Hawaii Publishers Association is a nonprofit media organization that promotes the print and online publishing industry in Hawaii.  We work diligently to assure the health of our industry and provide education and information to our members and the public. 

We have developed this website to allow you to get to know our organization better, as well as make all of our information available to you 24 hours a day. We will continue to add news and member information to this site on a regular basis, so if you don't find what you're looking for please check back often. Be sure to click to our directory and resource pages, there is always something to learn and a chance to meet our members.

We welcome you to join our organization and participate in Hawaii Publisher events. Please click to our HPA Events page and mark your calendars to attend all the 2008 HPA events. Thank you to Hagadone Printing for sponoring the HPA Sustainability Luncheon at the beginning of May.

HPA Print Media Expo

During the annual Print Media Expo, HPA presents the diversity and creativity of print media to Hawaii’s professional community.  This respected trade show allows print and advertising professionals to become better acquainted.  The Expo features a luncheon with a guest speaker, numerous booths, free refreshments and enjoyable activities for all participants. The HPA Print Media Expo takes place in the Fall of each year.

HPA Pa'i Awards

The annual HPA Pa'i Awards honoring outstanding achievements in Hawaii publications.  An independent panel of mainland publishing experts judges the contest and gives awards for excellence in editorial content and graphics in numerous categories for newspapers, magazines and other publications.  The program is designed so there are categories for nearly all publications. The Pa'i Award winners are announced in a special dinner in the spring of each year.

And the Winners of the 23rd Annual Event are...

HPA Hawaii State High School Newspaper Awards

HPA and the daily newspapers co-sponsor the annual High School Newspaper Awards contest to encourage local high school students to pursue careers in journalism. This program offers students tangible awards, peer and professional recognition, publicity and the opportunity to meet professionals in Hawaii publishing. Click to read and congratulate this year's winners.

Hall of Fame Awards

The Hawaii Publishers Association Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Hawaii and the print media industry throughout their careers.  The Board of Directors selects inductees from nominations made by HPA members. 

Read our HPA Newsletter, The Proof Sheet

The Proof Sheet, HPA’s official newsletter, provides regular communications with members, spotlighting upcoming events and industry news. Have something to contribute? We would like to include your information and advice in our next issue.

General Membership Meetings

Our general membership meetings usually follow a “Newsmaker” format.  Individuals featured in current news stories address the membership on issues of interest to the media.  Other lunches may be devoted to subjects of technical interest to the members.  Publishers are urged to bring staff members and guests to these interesting and informative luncheons. There will one in the Spring and in the Fall.

Mentoring Programs

From time to time, members of the Hawaii Publishers Association act as mentors to local high school students and their journalism programs, offering advice and help in improving their publications.

Member Bonus: Legislative Representation

The Hawaii Publishers Association acts as the industry’s voice on legislative issues.  Members are active in lobbying legislators and HPA hires professional representation on an as-needed basis.

Proudly Display the HPA Logo

Upon request, HPA provides members the HPA logo for use in their print publications and websites. Displaying this symbol shows commitment to the standards and policies of the association. It lets your readers and advertisers know you are part of a community of publishers.

If you have any questions or feedback about our website, you are welcome to submit your information on our Request Info  form page. You can also email the Hawaii Publishers Association or leave a message for us at 808-234-1288 and we will get back to you shortly.

Amy Hammond
Executive Director
Hawaii Publishers Association
45-067 C Kaneohe Bay Drive
Kaneohe, HI  96744