The 2014 Community Impact Awards

By NICK HORTON October 21, 2014

This article originally appeared in the November 2014 issue of Seattle magazine.

From job creation to workforce development, from pro bono services to volunteer endeavors, most business enterprises have a beneficial impact on their communities. To recognize such vital influence, Seattle Business solicited nominations for its new Community Impact Awards. To say the inaugural class is impressive is like saying the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl triumph was pedestrian. This first group creates an impressive template that assures a stellar selection of impactful businesses and organizations in the years to come.

Lifetime Achievement

Paul Allen

Business of the Year: Small Companies

WINNER: Cedar Grove Composting, Seattle

SILVER: Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream, Seattle

SILVER: Theo Chocolate, Seattle

Business of the Year: Midsize Companies

WINNER: Sellen Construction Company, Seattle

SILVER: PCC Natural Markets, Seattle

SILVER: Xtreme Consulting Group, Kirkland

Business of the Year: Large Companies

WINNER: Alaska Air Group, Seattle