Shine Awards

Annual Award for outstanding generosity, commitment and contributions to the design community in the Bay Area, California.

The Shine Awards began in 2021 honor and give visibility to individuals who work and live in the Bay Area and who consistently use their skills, resources and talents as a positive force to benefit others to give back to the Bay Area Community. These individuals have also supported the efforts of San Francisco Design Week, Design Bay Area and other community focused nonprofits. Honorees were selfless and giving of their time.

Recipients:

2021 August de los Reyes Visionary and Inclusive Design Pioneer, and co-founder of Design Bay Area

2022 Kat Vellos Encouraging Greater Authentic Connection: We Should All Get Together

2022 Rob Duncan Facilitator of Global Community Building

2023 JoAnn Edwards Providing a platform for Artists, Makers and Designers

2023 Vas Kiniris Legacy and Small Business Advocate for the City and Neighborhoods of San Francisco

Nominate:

Nominate an individual or brand to be considered for the Shine Awards!