The 2025 Climate Leadership Awards were held at the Hoʻokupu Center in December 2025. The judges faced the difficult task of selection among 26 outstanding nominees. The following organizations and individuals were recognized with a Climate Leadership Award:

Individual Climate Hero: Aimee Barnes (Founded and CEO of Hua Nani Partners)

Business Climate Champion: Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative

Innovative Climate Solution: Qurator

Non-Profit or Government Advocate: Kupu

With a special recognition to Nicholas Nishimura, Junior at Waipahu High School, for his youth climate leadership.