On October 14, 350 community leaders joined Portland Monthly and Bank of America for the 12th annual Light a Fire awards. This year's ceremony, at the Portland Art Museum, was filled with Andy Warhol–inspired surprises, including Marilyn Monroes multiplied, a Velvet Underground cover band, live art-making by Jimmy Gersen, inspiring stories, and a Silver Factory after-party—all in celebration of Portland’s most extraordinary change-makers. At the end of the night Portland Community ToolBank was voted  favorite nonprofit, and took home the "big check." 

Thanks to our sponsors Bank of America, Coca-Cola, Arciform, Lagunitas Brewing Company, The Standard, Nike, New Deal Distillery, and Packouz Jewelers.