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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2023 Honorees
2022 Awards
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Beer Towne
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Digital Bridges Pittsburgh
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Honeycomb Credit
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NexTier Bank
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Welly Bottle
2021 Awards
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Bairel Acura
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Don Parker Sales
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Nothing Bundt Cakes
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Key Bank
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Zero Waste Wrangler
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WesBanco