At Curio412, we aim to elevate the power of working to make a difference.  Our annual Powered by Purpose Award recognizes five businesses whose efforts of philanthropy and/or social enterprise improve the community, our region, and beyond! 

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Nominations open in the fall each year! Businesses honored by the award will be notified in November and presented with their award during the month of December. 

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Nominations are now OPEN!

 

Both for-profit business entities and non-profit organizations are eligible for the Powered by purpose award. Both types of organizations must be based in the Pittsburgh region and must showcase a clear, sustained commitment to improving the community through actions that align with the award's mission of being "Powered by Purpose."

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For-profit Organizations:​

Purpose beyond profit: The business must operate in a way that goes beyond just making a profit, showing a clear focus on positive social or environmental impact.

 

Nonprofit Organizations:
Market-based approach: Must show that the organization takes a market-based approach to fulfilling its mission, implying they utilize commercial strategies to achieve their social goals.

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