Congratulations to Jeremiah O. Leonard, a member of the Rotary Club of Hilo and Owner and President of Sun Construction Inc., has being named the 2026 Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Person of the Year for the State of Hawaii. He will be honored in Washington DC along with many other State awardees. 

Based in Hilo, Jeremiah has grown Sun Construction Inc. from a one-person handyman service in 2008 to a thriving company with nearly 30 employees. This prestigious award recognizes excellence in business performance, innovation, and community impact. Known for his generosity and heart for service, Jeremiah exemplifies a deep commitment to uplifting others. As a proud member of the Rotary Club of Hilo, he leads not only through business success but through meaningful community impact—devoting his time and energy to organizations such as East Hawaii 4-H, ABC Hawaii, and numerous local initiatives that strengthen and inspire the community. We celebrate this outstanding achievement and look forward to his continued success.