The biggest night of the year for the Creative Industries! Come out and support the people and projects that are making Pittsburgh a leader in Creativity and Innovation.

KEYNOTE
Ben Pawsey, Creative Director and Social Entrepreneur, THREAD
with special interactive performances by Kendra Ross, Lori Hepner and Menchaca

AWARDS

2017 LIFETIME ACHEIVEMENT AWARD
Bill Strickland, President and CEO, Manchester Bidwell Corporation

2017 CREATORS OF THE YEAR
Honoring the  people who are changing the face of the Creative Industries in Pittsburgh
Luis Von Ahn, ANIMAL Studios, Nisha Blackwell, Ricardo Iamurri Robinson, Jasmine Cho, Jon Rubin & Lenka Clayton

2017 CO-CREATE BUSINESS IGNITION PROGRAM GRADUATES
Celebrating six creative entrepreneurs growing their businesses in Pittsburgh
Lori Hepner, Christine Bethea, Gina Mazotta, Monica Yope, Heather Wechter, Ashley Cecil

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES CHAMPION AWARDS
Honoring those who have exceptionally supported the Creative Industries Network since 2008.
The Claude W. Benedum Foundation, Dollar Bank, Comcast

2017 CREATE TOP TENS: THE BEST OF THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Awarding the region's coolest creative innovators
The Best of the Best in each category will be announced live at the CREATE Party.

THE COMCAST PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD
Over 20,000 people nationwide have the opportunity to vote for their favorite project of the year! Winner will be announced at the event.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL AWARDEES

PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE ON THE AUGUST WILSON CENTER WEBSITE

Kick off the night with cocktails, music and so-much-to-see at the 2017 Innovation Salon, street level at the August Wilson Center.

Celebrate the Creative Industries at our biggest party of the year! Jams by DJ Tracksploitation! Get your own CREATE caracture by artist, Angela Love! Check out over 25 interactive works of art and tech projects, and special interactive LED performances by Victoria Kerestes. And, of course, lots of food, drink and fun!