text:  In May, as part of Hawaii Invasive Species Awareness Month, two Kauai-based organizations were recognized for their role in helping protect Kauai 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 Kauke'e to help remove invasive species from our native Ohia forests.