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A place or event that encourages, engages, and inspires the Greater Austin community with arts and culture experiences.

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A for-profit business who has supported the Greater Austin community by giving back (through time, talent, or treasure) in 2022.

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A company with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; employee development; and creating a rewarding and safe work atmosphere for all employees.

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A company that is dedicated to minimizing waste, going green, is fair trade certified, and/or utilizing sustainable materials and practices as part of their day-to-day operations.

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A business that locals know for dining, drinks, relaxation, retail therapy, or other entertainment that welcomes guests to their doors time and time again.

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A business with a proven track record of leveraging talent, creative problem-solving, and collaboration to move their industry or business forward.

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Whether a business is new or has been around for decades, this e-commerce, service, or brick-and-mortar brand, based in the Greater Austin Area, is known regionally/nationally/globally.

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A nonprofit organization whose mission is making a difference addressing a critical issue in the Greater Austin community. For example, the Austin Young Chamber defines these critical issues as affordability, education, homelessness, transportation, and workforce development.

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A news outlet, influencer, or other media channel for the Greater Austin area with a reputation for creating and delivering engaging, dependable content.

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A local or independently operated business with fewer than 100 employees.

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A company or brand that contributes to Austin’s mental, financial, or physical health.

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A local company with a young professional (YP) currently in a top management role (CEO, Founder, COO, etc.). The YP in a top management role for the nominated company must be 40 or under as of December 31, 2022.

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A young professional (YP) who is a ripple-starter, thought-leader, do-er, ChangeMaker. This person identifies the need for change and through their efforts, creates innovative solutions to business and community challenges while inspiring others to do the same. Nominees for this award must be 40 or under as of December 31, 2022.