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 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.
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
Joe Altepeter
Social Enterprise Alliance Los Angeles |
Maureen McComsey
Conscious Capitalism Los Angeles |
Jacqueline Lee
Net Impact Los Angeles |
Mika Kim
HappyCity |
Robin Shank
Green Business Networking |
David Andres Kietzman
Momentun Solutions |
Branch Advisors
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Jessica Ward-Ramirez
Program Manager, City of Los Angeles Office of Mayor Garcetti Innovation Branch Advisor |
Marie-Aimee Brajeux
Consultant and Strategic Advisor MakeChange Branch Advisor |
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.
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
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.
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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Our Corporate Partners
