7th Annual Oakland Indie Awards May 30, 2013

Awards party May 30, 6:30-10:30pm; Nominate your favorites by March 31

The Oakland Indie Awards is a One PacificCoast Foundation initiative, in partnership with East Bay Express. This event encourages people to recognize the community, economic, environmental, and political impact of supporting Oakland's locally-owned businesses and artists instead of chain stores. It also provides rare opportunities for recognition of the small businesses and artists that make Oakland such a wonderful, creative place. Finally, it's a chance for Oaklanders (about 2,000 people) to just celebrate Oakland by enjoying Oakland food, wine, chocolate and music.

Award categories include: Oakland Soul, Ripple Effect, Innovative, Newcomer, Social Changemaker, Pillarm and Job Creator.

Nominate your favorite Oakland businesses and artists before March 31st here! http://fs8.formsite.com/onecal/form64/index.html

The Indie Awards have a large and consistently growing local following. The 2013 Indies will attract people from all walks of Oakland life: artists, entrepreneurs, service providers, sponsors, local officials, media, Oakland-based corporations, and Oakland lovers. You won't want to miss it!

Discover the small businesses and artists that make Oakland wonderful and unique.

Celebrate Oakland's vibrant culture at the beautiful Kaiser rooftop garden.

Enjoy a festive night under the stars overlooking the lake & savoring Oakland's freshest food, drink, music, art & goods.

Official Website: http://oaklandindieawards.com