Company: BOH
Filing Date: 2025-03-14
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0000950170-25-039381
Chunk: 32

Company: BANK OF HAWAII CORP
Filing Date: 2025-03-14
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 32
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 needs of service members, veterans and military families. Nā ‘Ōiwi Aloha (our Native Hawaiian ERG) creates opportunities for Native Hawaiians and allies to connect in dialogue and culture. ERG membership grew by 40% in 2024, with 362 combined members and allies, representing 19% of the Company. The ERGs collectively hosted 65 events, including 17 volunteer opportunities, contributing 1,283 hours of service. The ERGs participate in the Company's bi-monthly New Employee Orientation, introducing their mission, benefits, and opportunities to new employees to foster a welcoming and inclusive culture. They also participated in the Learning Expo in June and November, providing employees a chance to connect, learn about upcoming events, and join the ERGs. All of the ERG-sponsored programs aim to foster a sense of belonging among the Bank's employees and further the Company’s diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging goals. In addition, the ERGs were honored to select four featured beneficiaries as part of the Bank's Live Kōkua Giving Campaign, raising $13,206.99 to support community organizations. Women Inspired ERG: The Women Inspired ERG ("WIG") reached 201 members and allies, and hosted 25 events focused on mentorship, professional development, and community engagement in 2024. By popular demand, this ERG brought back its Employee Mentoring Program for the third year in a row. The six-month program has grown each year, and this new cohort matched 20 mentees seeking learning opportunities and guidance with internal mentors who shared their knowledge and experience. New initiatives

| BANK OF HAWAI'I  •  2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 27 |

| PROPOSAL 1: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS |

included Coffee & Connect, a networking series that drew 73 participants, and Virtual Gather and Grow, an open discussion on work-life balance attended by 38 employees. The Mink Wāhine Leadership Series, held in partnership with the Patsy T. Mink Center for Business and Leadership, provided quarterly leadership development opportunities for 10 members per quarterly session. The WIG also made a strong community impact through donation drives, collecting prom dresses for The Bella Project, professional attire for Dress for Success, and feminine products for Ma'i Movement. Volunteers played a key role in the Susan G. Komen Hawai'i Pink Tie Ball, assisting with event logistics. In October, the ERG hosted a half-day forum, “Bloss