Inspiring Positive Change: Nau Launches Annual $10,000 Grant for Change Program

PORTLAND, Ore., July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Nau, the Portland-based sustainable
apparel company, is launching its annual Grant for Change program recognizing
an individual or group working to bring positive change to their community.
Whether it is a photo journalist creating awareness on climate change through
visual storytelling or a designer prompting behavioral change towards
sustainable living, Nau wants to hear how global citizens are making a
difference. From July 7th through August 17th, individuals can submit their
stories or nominate others at www.nau.com. The Grant for Change leadership
panel will select one final grantee who will be awarded $10,000 to help
further his or her cause. Nau will also support the grantee's efforts for one
year by hosting content and providing progress to readers on www.nau.com.

"Our mission for this project is to find everyday people who are giving back
to the community, whether artists, athletes or activists, and who can truly
move the needle with both financial support and added public awareness," said
Gordon Seabury, president and CEO of Nau. "We hope our support and the
additional exposure we will provide for their stories on our website, blog and
through our media channels will all serve to accelerate their impact on
society. And, inspire others to join in the movement for positive change."

Positive change is at the core of Nau's business philosophy, and it affects
every decision, from packaging materials to marketing partnerships. By acting
both as a community organizer and a platform, Nau believes the Grant for
Change can help support individuals, industries and the economy intelligently
and sustainably.

Entry is simple: Just log on to
http://www.nau.com/collective/grant-for-change/nominate/ and in 200 words or
less describe why you or someone you know should be nominated for Grant for
Change. Submissions will be posted on www.nau.com for others to view and
share. Voting will be open to the public online from July 7th through August
31st, when ten finalists will be selected to provide additional information
and present their ideas to the Grant for Change leadership panel. The final
grantee of the $10,000Grant for Change will be announced on October 6th. In
addition to the $10,000 grant, Nau looks forward to hosting the finalist on a
three-night trip for two to Portland, Oregon and awarding two $300 gift cards
to spend at www.nau.com.

About Nau
Based in Portland, OR, Nau is a technical and lifestyle outdoor apparel
company defining a new value equation in clothing design: beauty, performance,
and sustainability. Nau is committed to Business Unusual, the power of
business as a force for positive change, which seeks to balance the triple
bottom line: people, planet and profit. Learn more about Nau at www.nau.com
or on Nau's blog, The Thought Kitchen blog.nau.com.

For media information contact:
Missy Farren & Associates, Ltd. (212) 528-1691
Kori Kalbacher, kkalbacher@mfaltd.com

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Kori Kalbacher of Missy Farren & Associates, Ltd., +1-212-528-1691,
kkalbacher@mfaltd.com