Congratulations 2013-2014 Oakland Indie Awards Winners! 

Oakland Soul :: 38th Notes
The Oakland Soul category represents the soul, essence and spirit of Oakland. This business or artist appreciates diversity and creativity, is confident in their individuality and humbly supports their brothers and sisters. 




Pillar :: Tina Tamale/La Borinquena
The Pillar category is a long-established Oakland business or artist with deep roots in the community and long-standing ties to the people, culture and history of The Town. This person or business mentors newbies and is renowned for their contributions to Oakland’s living history.

Greenie :: Juniper Ridge
The Greenie cateogory is an environmental champion who works to improve our community through sustainable practices, products or services. This local business or individual reduces waste or consumption, creates green products or provides green services.

Ripple Effect ::  Savor Oakland Food Tours
The Ripple Effect category is a business that supports the local economy by buying their supplies and services from other local vendors, creating a “ripple effect” as money circulates within the community

Social Changemaker :: Jazz Hudson
The Social Changemaker category This socially responsible business or individual incorporates positive social change into their mission, operations, and/or measures of success. They use creative approaches to give back to the community and address economic and environmental issues. 

Innovative Newcomer :: Kitchener Oakland
The Innovative Newcomer category is a business or artist that started in the last three years that excites and inspires with a creative new idea, perspective, model or solution. 

Job Creator ::  Sungevity & Ed Support Services
The Job Creator category is an independent business that has a positive effect on the region by consistently providing good jobs for residents of the Bay Area, employs 50 people or more, is socially responsible and/or environmentally sustainable.

Thank you to all who contributed to this year's event! 

Nominations for the 8th Annual Oakland Indie Awards open March 1, 2014. 

Thanks to our sponsors for making the Indies such a success! 

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Urban Investment Group

The Althea Foundation

The David Golden Family

The EMIKA Fund

Kapor Center for Social Impact

Polly & Ted Taylor, honoring Evelyn & Paul Hoover