FAVE Arts & Culture Experience – A place or event that encourages, engages, and inspires the Greater Austin community with arts and culture experiences.
FAVE Community Minded Company – A business who has supported the Greater Austin community by giving back (through time, talent, or treasure) in 2021.
FAVE Company Culture – A company with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, employee development, and creating a rewarding and safe work atmosphere for all employees.
FAVE Eco-Friendly Company – 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.
FAVE Go-To Spot – A business known for dining, drinks, relaxation, retail therapy, or other entertainment that welcomes guests to their doors time and time again.
FAVE Innovative Company – A business with a proven track record of leveraging talent, creative problem-solving, and collaboration to move their industry or business forward.
FAVE Legendary Austin Brand – 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.
FAVE Local Nonprofit – A nonprofit organization whose mission is making a difference in the Greater Austin community.
FAVE Local Source for Info – A news outlet, influencer, or other media channel for the Greater Austin Area with a reputation for delivering engaging and dependable content.
FAVE Small Business – A local or independently-operated business with fewer than 100 employees.
FAVE Way to Keep Austin Healthy – A company or brand that contributes to Austin’s mental, financial, or physical health.
FAVE YP-Led Business – A local company with a Young Professional (YP) currently in a top management role (CEO, Founder, COO, etc.). Nominees for this award must be 40 or under as of December 31, 2021.
FAVE ChangeMaker – A young professional (under the age of 40) 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.