Momentum Awards

The Momentum Awards is an annual awards ceremony in Chicago that celebrates entrepreneurs and companies for their positive impact on the city. It is hosted by the start-up incubator, 1871.
In its tenth annual year, Fiasco was the third recipient of the Chicagoness Award for his entrepreneurial and community efforts. The event was held on November 2, 2017, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago. The organization's CEC board chairman, Jim O'Connor, Jr., gave warm praise: "Lupe Fiasco captures the very essence of Chicagoness. Lupe has redefined what it means to be an artist in Chicago, and has become a role model to the next generation of Chicagoans, powerfully impacted his community and shown true entrepreneurial spirit in every aspect of his work." 1871's CEO Howard A. Tullman said, "His hard work and dedication to the Chicago community and their spirit of entrepreneurship is the epitome of what Chicagoness means." Fiasco shared in a press statement, "The city of Chicago runs through my blood—it is the inspiration for my music, my art, and is a constant source of motivation in my efforts to give back to my community. It's an honor to receive this year's Chicagoness Award and be counted among some of the city's other talented and influential entrepreneurs who have helped make a difference.""Lupe Fiasco to Receive Chicagoness Award at 10th Annual Merrick Momentum Awards". 1871. October 26, 2017.
== Gallery ==
File:1871 - October 26 2017.jpg|@1871tech: "The only thing more exciting than @lupefiasco's Lou Reed jacket is officially being able to announce him as the recipient of our third annual Chicagoness Award. Hard work, commitment to community, a vision that includes EVERYONE — Lupe is the epitome of Chicagoness and we couldn't be happier to welcome him to #Momentum10x. He deserves it."
File:1871 - November 2 2017.jpg|@1871tech: "Tonight we honored @howardtullman's Lifetime Achievement in Entrepreneurship, @lupefiasco receiving the Chicagoness Award, Jim O'Connor, Jr. being an Entrepreneurial Champion and @mcdonalds' CEO Steve Easterbrook accepting Corporate Champion. Thanks for helping make #Momentum10x a success."
File:1871 - November 7 2017.jpg|@1871tech: "Only a handful of people know this but I used to do a lot of concert photography towards the tail end of college and at the beginning of my professional photography career. It's been a year or two since I shot a show, but last week at #Momentum10x during @LupeFiasco's run through prior to the event, I shot this knowing damn well that it shows shades of my previous life -- plus his gesture is majestic. Awesome seeing him honored with the Chicagoness Award."
File:1871 - March 28 2018.jpg|@1871tech: "We're off to an awesome start at #googledemoday 2018! Check out @getpeanutbutter and @genivity founders meeting @lupefiasco at tonight's kickoff event! Be sure to watch @genivity founder Heather Holmes pitch tomorrow, and stay tuned for voting information."
== References ==
Category:2017 events
Category:Award ceremonies