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Standing ovation for the first-ever Intentionalist Awards

The awards honor community-driven small businesses in Seattle.

A screen shows the logo for Intentionalist Awards against a graphic of Seattle in a darkened Seattle Public Library auditorium

There were 18 finalists over six categories at Intentionalist Awards, plus recognition for Team Member of the Year.

Photo by SEAtoday staff

Roll out that red carpet, folks. We had a chance to attend the inaugural Intentionalist Awards on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the Seattle Public Library’s Central Branch. And it was a ceremony filled with lots of local love.

Seahawks great Doug Baldwin played host, Mayor Bruce Harrell was on hand to say a few words, and we munched on bites from Seattle restaurants like Maiz and Oshun.

In keeping with its mission of elevating community-driven entrepreneurs, Intentionalist handed out prizes to six different Seattle-based businesses. Each earned $2,500.

The winners — and finalists — should all be on your list of places to check out. Drum roll...

Congrats to all.

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