"Kumu Award 2012" from the Maui Nui Resources Council honoring PWF's help and support of their work to restore clean water and abundant native fish to our islands

"Maui's Best Activity Company" Maui Time Weekly, 2012

"Maui's Best Environmental Attraction" Maui Time Weekly, 2012

"Special Judges Recognition Award for Comprehensive Environmental Management" 2011 Work Boat Environmental Award

"Best Environmental Attraction" award 2011 Maui News "Best of Maui" Readers' Poll.

“Maui’s Best Activity Company” Maui Time Weekly, 2011

Hawaii Ecotourism Association awards first-ever green certification to 14 tour companies: Pacific Whale Foundation (09/11)

United States Coast Guard William M. Benkert Marine Environmental Bronze Award, for Excellence for Outstanding achievements in Marine Environmental Protection, 2010

"Best Environmental Nonprofit," Maui Time Weekly 2010

Hero of Agriculture, Food and Environment Award; “An Environmental Supporter Who Does Their Work with Excellence” presented by the Agricultural Leadership Foundation of Hawaii, 2010

Hawai’i Tourism Authority “Keep It Hawai’i” Lehua Maka Noe award, Maui Organization Category, Lahaina Legends & Lore Cruise, Pacific Whale Foundation, 2008

Island Business Magazine "Investing in the Environment' Award.

"Hot 100" Blue List (world's top ecotourism choices), Islands Magazine, 2007

Voted "Best Nonprofit," Maui Magazine, 2005

Voted "Best whale watching," 2009 Maui Weekly Readers' Choice Poll, Maui Weekly

EcoProducts: "Million Gallon Challenge: Recognized for using eco-friendly products that saved the equivalent of 1,879 gallons of gasoline." Freedom From Oil Campaign, 2009

"Volunteers-in-Parks Recognized for 125 Hours of Volunteer Service in Haleakala National Park," United States Department of Interior and National Park Service, 2005 - 2007

Living Reef Awards Program Nominee, State of Hawaii Department of Land & Natural Resources, 2006