Local businesses, individuals and organizations that have taken steps to be preserve the environment will be honored at the second annual "Who's Keeping Hawai'i Green" dinner Sept. 18 at Moanalua Gardens.

The event "aims to raise awareness on sustainability issues, inspiring our community to take part in preserving our environment by fostering sustainable behavior in how we live, work and play," according to PacificBasin Communications, which organized the event.

Awardees include: Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority; Hawai'i Regional Cuisine Inc.; Maui Brewing Co.; Styrophobia; Evolution Sage; Unlimited Construction Services Inc.; Philip K. White and Associates and Philpotts & Associates Inc.; Actus Lend Lease LLC; UH Environmental Law Program; Re-use Hawai'i; Ramsay Taum; Robert King, founder of Pacific Biodiesel Inc.; Cellana, Town & Downtown Restaurants; Muumuu Heaven; Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka'upulehu; and late John Kelly, Jr. for the lifetime achievement award. Jack Johnson is this year's celebrity honoree.

The event is sponsored by the City & County of Honolulu, Hagadone Printing, Puna Geothermal Venture, Hawaiian Electric Co. and SunTech.