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MakeChange Awards
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  • Nominees
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    • 3rd Annual
    • 2nd Annual
    • 1st Annual
  • Register
  • Venue
  • Sponsors
  • About Us

About Us

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Founded in 2015, the MakeChange Awards is one of the leading events that honors those companies and organizations creating the most positive social, economic, and environmental sustainability impact for a better world. 

Started in Los Angeles, we aspire this recognition event to expand to multiple cities across the U.S. to bring together the best of the best. 

Honorees are evaluated based on the following criteria: 1) sustainable growth & financial performance, 2) innovation & creativity, 3) impacts and improvements, 4) customer/client & community engagement, 5) leadership management, 6) ethical business management, and 7) worker well-being. 

Our Advisory Council

Founding Circle Representative 
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Joe Altepeter
Social Enterprise Alliance Los Angeles
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Maureen McComsey
Conscious Capitalism Los Angeles
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Jacqueline Lee
​Net Impact Los Angeles
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Mika Kim
HappyCity 
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Robin Shank
Green Business Networking
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David Andres Kietzman
Momentun Solutions
Branch Advisors
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Lisa Schenk
President, Schenk Communication Group
Conscious Leadership Branch Advisor
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Viva Asmelash
Associate Director of Staff Outreach, Galileo 
​MakeChange Branch Advisor
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Van Lai-DuMone
Founder, worksmART
MakeChange Branch Advisor
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Eric Ibarra
Executive Director, Las Fotos Project 
Social Enterprise Branch Advisor
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Donna Kwok
Co-President, Net Impact Los Angeles
Impact Branch Advisor
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Tristan Blaine
Founder, Law Soup
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Impact Branch Advisor
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Jessica Ward-Ramirez
Program Manager, City of Los Angeles
​Office of Mayor Garcetti

Innovation Branch Advisor
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Marie-Aimee Brajeux
Consultant and Strategic Advisor
MakeChange Branch Advisor
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Rachel Maynard
Green Business Networking
People's Choice Branch Advisor

Our Committees

To join a committee to collaborate alongside others in the social impact sector, please email us with your interest!
Event Planning Committee
In this committee, you will work alongside others to handle the details of the event itself including but not limited to: 1) Volunteer Recruitment & Coordination, 2) Procurement of the MakeChange Marketplace Vendors, 3) Attendee & VIP Experience, 4) Entertainment / Program Planning, 5) Venue / Food Coordination, and 5) Audio Visual Coordination. 

Sponsorship & Partnership Committee
In this committee, you will use your excellent relationship skills to develop a rapport with corporate sponsors and develop a strategy for acquiring new sponsors and deliver the promised benefits; in addition, you will engage with organizations to develop partnerships for in-kind donations,  media relations and affiliate programs. 

Community Engagement Committee
In this committee, you will be responsible for getting the word out about the event by being creative and understand how the media works to attract people to attend with roles including but not limited to: 1) Social Media Management, 2) Event Promotion, 3) Press Relations, 4) Communication Development and Management. 

Nominations Committee
In this committee, you will outreach to nominated companies and organizations to notify them that they have been nominated to the MakeChange Awards and provide guidance to the nominees on the application process. 

Review & Evaluations Committee (CLOSED)
This is a closed committee appointed by the Founding Circle Members of the MakeChange Awards. 

Our Event Partners

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Conscious Capitalism Chapter of Los Angeles (CC­LA) exists to deepen and broaden the practice of conscious capitalism throughout the Los Angeles entrepreneurial, business, and professional communities. 
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Net Impact is a nonprofit that inspires and supports professionals to use the power of business to create a more sustainable and prosperous world. 
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Green Business Networking was formed in 2005 when a small group of business leaders began meeting informally to discuss ways to work together to advance green, sustainability and wellness ideas and businesses. ​
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Social Enterprise Alliance serves as advocate for the field, hub of information and education, and builder of a vibrant and growing community of social enterprises.
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HappyCity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development organization and the leaders in the establishment of happiness and well-being indicators and quality-of-life initiatives in cities across the U.S.
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The Los Angeles Area Chamber Of Commerce is the largest and most and most influential business association in Los Angeles County and is the voice of business in the region. 

Our Corporate Partners

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About Us

Founded in 2015, the MakeChange Awards is one of the leading events that honors those companies and organizations creating the most positive social, economic, and environmental impact for a better world.

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