Kristoffer Rasos, Hospice Maui CFO, Tanya Barbero, Hospice Maui Outreach Lead, With Mayor Richard Bissen at the Maui Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards Event on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Photo credit: Maui Chamber of CommerceMelanie Dwyer, CEO of Hospice Maui, was honored with the Mayor’s Small Business Award for Outstanding Nonprofit, recognizing the organization’s excellence in compassionate care, workforce leadership, and community service across Maui County. In addition, Hospice Maui provides:Palliative care visits — over 1,000 annually, supporting patients with serious illness earlier in their journey. Building the local health care workforceARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ADHospice Maui elders say they are deeply committed to growing and strengthening Maui County’s health care workforce. Hospice Maui also extends this commitment beyond Maui island, supporting care and training on Molokaʻi, where health care resources are limited and workforce development is essential.