Beloved local musician, visual artist, and all-around great guy Jason Statts is the reason for the season when Statts Fest happens. The day-into-night music fest featuring the best local musical talent raises funds for ongoing treatment and therapy of Statts, victim of a gunshot wound during a 2012 armed robbery as he and a bandmate were unloading their gear after a gig.

Runner-up: Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure