Choco Le‘a, a chocolate shop in Manoa, won some special recognition recently and is sharing the love with gifts of chocolate. 

Visit the shop at 2909 Lowrey Ave. through Saturday for a free truffle and beverage.

The occasion? In March, Choco Le‘a was named a winner in the American Small Business Championship, an award that came with a trip to a regional training event and a $1,000 Sam’s Club gift card. The shop is in the running for a $25,000 top prize.

To compete, the owners had to state what they’d do with the gift card and the training. Their response: use the funds to buy supplies to better organize the shop and serve customers, plus give 10 percent to charity; and use the training to grow, then help mentor others.

Shop hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays. Call 371-2234 or visit chocolea.com.