Light A Fire is Portland Monthly’s annual showcase of local individuals and nonprofit organizations making our region a better place to live. Here, you’ll find profiles of past winners, ticket information for our annual awards ceremony, and the chance to nominate individuals and organizations for recognition in our 11th year.

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Slide Show: Portland Monthly's 10th Annual Light a Fire Awards

Light a Fire is Portland Monthly’s annual showcase of local individuals and nonprofit organizations making our region a better place to live. Here, you’ll find photos from our 10th annual awards ceremony.

10/29/2014

Exceptional Community Contribution: Operation Pitch Invasion

Unleashing the power of organized fandom on soccer’s grassroots

10/23/2014 By Margaret Seiler

Game Changing Project: All Hands Raised Partnership

Intervening at crucial moments in local schoolkids’ lives

10/23/2014 By Benjamin Tepler

Inspiring Creativity: Portland Playhouse

Reimagining community theater with innovation and inclusivity

10/23/2014 By Aaron Scott

Extraordinary Executive Director: Andrew Proctor of Literary Arts

Broadening the diversity and scope of Portland’s literary empire

10/23/2014 By Zach Dundas

Best New Nonprofit: College Possible

Attacking the poverty cycle by teaming up with low-income students

10/23/2014 By Eden Dawn

Keeping Us Healthy: Zenger Farm

Cultivating healthy eaters in the Northwest

10/23/2014 By Randy Gragg

Most With The Least: Urban Gleaners

Tackling food waste by redistributing excess to those who need it most

10/23/2014 By Marty Patail

Lifetime Achievement: Kathy Oliver of Outside In

Helping homeless and low-income communities lead healthy, productive lives

10/23/2014 By Rachel Ritchie

Extraordinary Board Member: Diane O'Connor

Advocating for the patients and survivors of an often misunderstood disease

10/23/2014 By Kelly Clarke

Extraordinary Volunteer: Connie Kramer of Store to Door

Helping seniors and those with disabilities live full, independent lives

10/23/2014 By Allison Jones

Caring for the Planet: Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership

Restoring the Columbia River’s vital ecosystems

10/23/2014 Photography by Caleb Diehl