text:  In May, as part of Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Month, two Kaua'i-based organizations were recognized for their role in helping protect Kaua'i from invasive species. Keoke's Paradise was recognized as the statewide Outstanding Business Leader for their monthly Malama'aina Talk Story series, as well as supporting their employees in regular tracks to Kōke'e to help remove invasive species from our native ohia forests.