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.
Slide Show: Portland Monthly’s 10th Annual Light a Fire Awards
1Hosts Zach Dundas and Poison Waters2Inspiring Creativity: Portland Playhouse3Inspiring Creativity: Portland Playhouse4Emerging Leader: Anna Allen, NAYA5Emerging Leader: Anna Allen, NAYA6Extraordinary Executive Director: Andrew Proctor, Literary Arts7Extraordinary Executive Director: Andrew Proctor, Literary Arts8Game-Changing…
Exceptional Community Contribution: Operation Pitch Invasion
Unleashing the power of organized fandom on soccer’s grassroots
Game Changing Project: All Hands Raised Partnership
Intervening at crucial moments in local schoolkids’ lives
Inspiring Creativity: Portland Playhouse
Reimagining community theater with innovation and inclusivity
Extraordinary Executive Director: Andrew Proctor of Literary Arts
Broadening the diversity and scope of Portland’s literary empire
Best New Nonprofit: College Possible
Attacking the poverty cycle by teaming up with low-income students
Keeping Us Healthy: Zenger Farm
Cultivating healthy eaters in the Northwest
Most With The Least: Urban Gleaners
Tackling food waste by redistributing excess to those who need it most
Lifetime Achievement: Kathy Oliver of Outside In
Helping homeless and low-income communities lead healthy, productive lives
Extraordinary Board Member: Diane O’Connor
Advocating for the patients and survivors of an often misunderstood disease
Extraordinary Volunteer: Connie Kramer of Store to Door
Helping seniors and those with disabilities live full, independent lives
Caring for the Planet: Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership
Restoring the Columbia River’s vital ecosystems
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