Submit Your Nominations by April 1, 2011 -TODAY! Nominate Artists who live or have a studio in Oakland....
oakland soul
represents the soul, the essence and the style of Oakland; this business or artist embraces diversity & creativity, has confidence in their individuality, helps their brothers & sisters, and has no pretensions
ripple effect supports other local businesses and artists by "shopping local" for their supplies and services, creating an economic ripple effect as money circulates within the community
innovative newbie a new business or artist that opened in the last three years that excites and inspires you because of a creative new idea, perspective, or solution they are sharing with the world
greenie our environmental hero, immersed in sustainable practices, such as creating or selling new items from used materials, using energy efficient appliances, composting, reducing usage of toxic products, or reducing waste
socially-responsible rockstar
the socially-responsible rockstar incorporates positive social change into their mission, operations, or measures of success. They help people who are in need, and are helping to create a better world where people are no longer in need. They may do this through their products and services, their operations and employee practices, by giving back to communities through time or money, or a million other ways!
pillar is an Oakland business or artist that has been around forever, persevering through the good and the bad, mentoring newbies, preserving our city's history; the artist everyone loves, or the classic spot "you have to go to" when visitors come to town
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