Community Catalyst Award
The CEIC Community Catalyst Award honors an individual whose visionary leadership ignites positive change and strengthens the fabric of our community.
Established in 2023, the CEIC Community Catalyst Award is presented annually at our Annual Member Celebration to recognize those who embody the resilience and forward-thinking spirit of the Central Eastside, fostering a deep sense of belonging and unity throughout the District.
Leaders are nominated through a public nomination process, with submissions reviewed by a volunteer committee of at-large members and the previous year's honoree. Nominations for the 2024 recipient are closed. The winner will be celebrated at our Annual Member Celebration on December 3rd, where they will receive a complimentary table at the event and a signature award detailing the honor.
Previous Award Winners
2024
Bridgid Blackburn
Co-Owner Cargo Emporium
“Bridgid is a shining example both personally and professionally of the power of community to make a positive impact on people and businesses that call the Central Eastside home.
Bridgid’s continuous work on the Merchant+Makers committee is focused on collaborative initiatives for retail-facing businesses and district identity. Bridgid’s vision to unite all of us under the umbrella of the Design District seeks to elevate this special part of Portland and provide an inclusive identity that we can all be proud of.”