Charlottesville,
cast your vote!

We’ve selected our finalists,
now you pick the winner!

Meet your Community Champion, Daniel Fairley II!

Click here for an in-depth story about Daniel and to learn about what he has been up to and what he intends to do with his winnings.

How it works

  1. 1

    Vote daily

    starting early August

    Check back in daily to vote for your favorite Community Champion. 

  2. 2

    Share

    now until August 18th at 11:59 PM ET 

    Spread the word to family, friends, and supporters!

  3. 3

    Winner announced

    in late August

    Check back for the official announcement of Custom Ink's 2019 Charlottesville Community Champion. 

Voting is now open! Cast your vote for your favorite champion.

Do you know a champion in Charlottesville? Maybe you are one!

Custom Ink is looking for people with compelling stories and inspiring missions who are driving change as community leaders. We hope this contest will connect Community Champions with our networks and other community leaders, as well as provide the opportunity to reach even more supporters.

Whether you’re an individual, group, or a non-profit or know someone who is doing great work, we want to hear from you.

Grand prize valued at $10,000


The winner will receive a grand prize valued at $10,000 including:

  • $5,000 to support community efforts
  • $5,000 in custom merchandise
  • an opportunity for their story to reach a wider audience

Two first-place winners will receive:

  • $2,000 in custom merchandise 

Official Rules

Nominations accepted July 9, 2019 -July 28, 2019.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Subject to official rules (including winner selection and prize descriptions) available at customink.com/cvillechampions/rules.