LocalMotion Awards: Locals wanted/celebrated

The new year is a time of creating fresh pathways, of integrating ways of working, and for placing a will to resolve that which might have troubled us in the past. This time of the year is a time to also celebrate what we already have, as evidenced by this year’s LocalMotion Awards from Local First. 

Our LocalMotion Awards is a chance for our city’s residents and businesses to celebrate those organizations within our community who are taking bold steps as they seek to improve our region through the intelligent leveraging of our local supply chains, the establishment of sustainable practices, and enacting smart neighborhood revitalization efforts, and dedication to the power of the triple bottom line that Local First imparts here. The triple bottom line refers to companies’ emphasis on the social, environmental and financial bottom lines.

The event also follows Local First’s mission with a strolling dinner provided by members of the organization and is a chance to network with others looking to celebrate and learn more about this exciting movement that has brought so much positive change to the region. 

Before and after the awards ceremony, guests can also enjoy the music of Desmond Jones and a live art painting demonstration by artists from Picardo Art, Sanctuary Folk Art and The Collective Artspace.

This is a fundraiser for Local First, and the perks of attending are incredible — but the real pinnacle is that you get to meet so many folks who are committed to making their contribution to Grand Rapids extend beyond just padding their bottom line. These are the people and businesses who are truly changing so much of our region for the better through their example. And that, my friends, makes all of them local heroes.

So, why not join this tribe who are sure to inspire each and every attendee?

Admission: $40 – 50; see event details and purchase tickets here.