Local leaders, derby girls, food vendors, and all manner of indie artists and businesspeople gathered at the Kaiser Center last Friday to declare their collective independence — and throw quite a party in the process. Below, check out pics from the event as well as the full list of winners:
Innovative Newbie
Back to the Roots
Ripple Effect
Mandela Foods
Socially Responsible Rockstar
Karen’s Flowers
Oakland Soul
Chamberz Studios
Pillar
Montclair Vet Hospital
Give Something Back
Greenie
Rising Loafer
Jamie Vaida
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