Once in a while, good things happen to people who deserve them.
If you are in a technology-enabled business, and in the Chicago area, chances are you know Matt Moog.
If you stay up on the vibrant cultural scene in Chicago, chances are you know Redmoon.
In less than one month, these two forces will meet in a dizzying revelry of fiery frenzy that will delight all who bear witness.
What’s this you say?
Redmoon recently announced its inaugural GALVANIZER AWARD -- recognizing the importance of community building to the health and well-being of Chicago thru the creation of economic, social and cultural vibrancy for its citizens, and international recognition for the city. Redmoon’s work and art aims to be a contributor to this vital mission, and in turn, wants to recognize other outstanding contributions in this area.
This award celebrates individuals who:
- galvanize local community for a shared purpose that is beneficial to the city of Chicago,
- design or create inspired environments,
- and develop innovative approaches that have made a difference in their respective fields.
CONGRATULATIONS TO MATT -- named recipient of the 2013 GALVANIZER AWARD for enhancing Chicago’s digital community with his leadership.
Matt will be receiving this award on March 9th at Redmoon’s Spectacle Lunatique.
The Galvanizer selection committee specifically highlighted the following:
- Matt is founder and chairman of Built in Chicago -- an effective online forum for the digital community to connect, gather offline, find jobs/employees, and showcase their companies. Besides the incredible growth in Chicago, the “Built in” platform is now being introduced in other cities including Denver and Los Angeles.
- Matt chaired the energetic team that developed 1871, the much lauded co-working space now capably led by the CEC’s Kevin Willer.
- Matt initiated the Firestarter Fund, a group of local digital leaders who invest money, connections and their expertise to local technology-enabled startups.
Oh yeah, he also has a full time job, CEO of Viewpoints, AND leads a family of 3 kids with his equally incredible wife Lucy.
You can see Matt learning about the award here, in true Redmoon form....Most of you will recognize Matt’s warm and friendly signature smile at the end.
In the spirit Chicago’s Daniel Burnham (and Matt), MAKE NO LITTLE PLANS....
Click here to join others in the digital community to celebrate Matt in this sure to sell-out event!Alicia Cannon Mullen, proud BIC member and Co-chair, Spectacle Lunatique
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About SPECTACLE LUNATIQUE:
Spectacle Lunatique serves as an exclusive preview of Redmoon’s massive spectacle performances, objects, and programming events for the coming year to our most avid fans and supporters. The funds raised at Lunatique enable Redmoon to create free, community-changing public spectacles throughout Chicago’s landmark locations and underserved neighborhoods.
This year, Lunatique guests will have the first chance to preview the designs, ideas, and experiences around Redmoon's 2013 Artistic Season, including seeing spectacular new objects and performance being generated for our Urban Interventions Series, meet the youth creators that will make up Youth Spectacle 2013 and learn more about Redmoon's next big city-wide civic event, The Great Chicago Fire Festival.
About REDMOON:
Redmoon’s mission is to transform the experience of our urban landscape through our Spectacle artform to provide opportunities for public engagement, community building and recognition of the possibility of change.
From diverse public spaces internationally such as The White House and Tasmania, to landmark Chicago locations like the Logan Square, Museum of Contemporary Art and Millennium Park, Redmoon has transformed over 300 spaces in our 23 year history, reaching over 420,000 people with wild Spectacle performance, objects, and art.
