FAVE Community Connector Award

Honoring teams strengthening Austin through meaningful community engagement.

The Community Connector Award recognizes organizations that intentionally invest their time, talent, resources, and influence in the Austin community. Strong applicants will demonstrate that community involvement is integrated into their culture and operations rather than treated as a one-time initiative.

This award celebrates:

• Volunteerism and service
• Civic engagement and advocacy
• Local partnerships and collaboration
• Support of nonprofit organizations
• Employee involvement in the community
• Long-term investment in a stronger, more connected Austin

FAVE Workforce Catalyst Award

Recognizing teams accelerating talent, leadership, and workplace culture.

The Workforce Catalyst Award recognizes organizations creating environments where employees can learn, grow, contribute, and lead. Strong applicants will demonstrate an intentional approach to talent development, employee engagement, workplace culture, and the advancement of emerging professionals.

This award celebrates:

• Leadership development and career pathways
• Mentorship and coaching
• Employee engagement and retention
• Inclusive and people-first workplace practices
• Internal mobility and advancement
• Investment in the next generation of talent

FAVE Momentum Builder Award

Honoring teams building sustainable growth through strategy, resilience, and execution.

The Momentum Builder Award recognizes organizations that have created measurable progress by making thoughtful decisions, navigating challenges, and positioning themselves for long-term success. Growth may be reflected through revenue, market reach, talent, operations, audiences served, or other meaningful indicators.

This award celebrates:

• Revenue and organizational growth
• Market expansion and new opportunities
• Talent and team growth
• Scalable systems and operations
• Strategic pivots and adaptability
• Sustainable planning and execution

FAVE Innovative Engine Award

Recognizing teams turning bold ideas into impactful solutions.

The Innovative Engine Award recognizes organizations using creativity, experimentation, collaboration, and technology to solve problems or create new opportunities. Innovation may take the form of a new product, service, program, process, system, or approach.

This award celebrates:

• New products, services, or programs
• Process and operational innovation
• Technology adoption and advancement
• Creative problem-solving
• Cross-functional or cross-sector collaboration
• Measurable improvements for customers, employees, or communities

FAVE ChangeMaker – Nonprofit Leader

Honoring nonprofit leaders creating measurable impact and strengthening the Austin community through purpose-driven leadership.

This award recognizes a nonprofit leader whose vision and leadership have advanced an organization, cause, sector, or community. Strong nominees will demonstrate measurable mission-driven impact, a commitment to long-term change, and meaningful investment in Austin’s next generation of leaders.

FAVE ChangeMaker – For-Profit Leader

Honoring business leaders who use their influence, time, and platform beyond the workplace to strengthen the Austin community.

This award recognizes a for-profit leader whose community impact extends beyond their professional responsibilities. Strong nominees will demonstrate how they have used their expertise, network, resources, or leadership platform to mobilize others and create a positive ripple effect across Austin.