2020 Angels
The Yak and Savaya Bali are rewarding these beautiful 2020 Angels this Saturday. Our 2020 angels had the guts to open a company in this pandemic year and help Bali’s economy and her people. Big thanks to The Forge Gastropub – Petitenget, Parq Ubud – Ubud, Shady Pig – Canggu, and Shotgun Social – Sanur. There were a few more worthy peeps but awards are limited
Bali Brands/ Business Person
Massive shout out to the dedicated, persevering brand-ideators and business leaders: Ida Bagus Rai Budarsa – Hatten Wines, John Hardy Jewelry, Kadek Wiranatha – Double 6, Mason – Restaurant & F & B brand, Michael R Lorenti Jr. – Sensatia, Nicolaza Lupercio – Mexicola Group, Philip Lakeman – Lakeman Cermaics, Evy Gozali – Sababay Winery and Distillery, Joel Si Jin – Si Jin Restaurant and Seven Stones – Terje Nielsen. We will meet all these Bali Brands awardees at Bali’s Fab40 event at Savaya Bali this Saturday!
Eco conscious
Bali’s Fab40 award goes to all those who walk the talk, and green our scene. Mega thanks to Charlie Hearns – Inspiral Architects, Chloe Quinn – Make A Scene, Gary Bencheghib – Make a Change World, Eelke Plasmeijer and team – Locavore, Made Janur – Plastic Exchange, Sayan Gulino for Waterbom and Wayan Kresna Yasa – Executive Chef Potatohead for zero waste.
Holistic Sustainable
Let’s thanks this gentle group of awardees for bringing the holistic passion to this sometimes ‘rough’ island. We are grateful for having Alexis Dornier – architect, Elora Hardy – Greening Design and Architecture and Tjok Gde Kerthyasa – Tirta Usada on this island.
Fashion
Our friends in fashion – Angie Anggoro – Stylist, Franklin Firdaus – Men’s fashion & fragrance & Social Media, Milo Migliavacca – Posthumous Award for Milo’s, Paul Ropp for Paul Ropp and Susanna Perinni for Biasa. We award this group of people and thank them for their talent, vision and the promotion of Bali.
Iconic Bukit
Along with Savaya Bali, we would like to thank this iconic Bukit group for having put the very south of Bali on the map. Shout out to Drifter – Surf Brand, Josh Forrow for Ulu Cliffhouse and Single Fin Bar and Restaurant!
Motivators
Without motivation we wouldn’t be here today, so we thank Michael Franti – singer/songwriter, music producer, activist; Rhonda Swan – Motivational speaker and business person; Robert Ian Bonnick – Motivational speaker and business person; and David Hans Barker for The Yogi Lab @The Istana – Thank you with all of our hearts.
Power couple / pioneers
Whether the single pioneers or “power couple” pioneers, Bali would be less than yesterday without these amazing people. Thank you for leading the way, Arturo Eggo & Cetin Candan, Chris Salans – Mozaic Ubud, Mark Baker – In The Raw/Beach Garden/Organic farms and Nigel & Yanie Mason – Mason Adventures
Bali’s Fab40 – The total 40 awardees were handpicked by Savaya Bali and The Yak – ideal judges due to their combined knowledge of the people who consistently inspire and lead.
Obviously there are many others that should also have been awarded but we had to stop somewhere…
Enjoy the party and lets give thanks to beautiful Bali!!
NO | AWARDEES | GROUP CATEGORY |
1 | The Forge Gastropub – successful opening 2020** | 2020 Angels |
2 | Parq Ubud – innovative design, creative space / community hub** | 2020 Angels |
3 | Shady Pig – successful lifestyle opening 2020** | 2020 Angels |
4 | Shotgun Social – successful lifestyle opening 2020** | 2020 Angels |
5 | Ida Bagus Rai Budarsa – Hatten Wines Owner | Bali Brands/ Business Person |
6 | John Hardy brand – Polly Purser | Bali Brands/ Business Person |
7 | Made Wiranatha – Businessman – Double 6, Double 6 Hotel, Ku De Ta | Bali Brands/ Business Person |
8 | Mason/Fishbone Local – Top Restaurant businesses in Canggu (Ben Cross) | Bali Brands/ Business Person |
9 | Michael R. Lorenti Jr. – Sensatia Botanicals | Bali Brands/ Business Person |
10 | Nicolaza Lupercio – Motel Mexicola, Luigis, Da Maria | Bali Brands/ Business Person |
11 | Philip Lakeman – Creative / Lakeman Ceramics | Bali Brands/ Business Person |
12 | Sababay – Winery, Distillery, Wine growers, farming education, fair trade | Bali Brands/ Business Person |
13 | Si Jin – Joel – best restaurant Seminyak/Bali ** | Bali Brands/ Business Person |
14 | Terje Nielsen – Seven Stones Indonesia – Real Estate and advisor | Bali Brands/ Business Person |
15 | Charlie Hearn – Inspiral Architects | Eco conscious |
16 | Chloe Quinn – Make a scene – Balinese traditional weaving, reinvented | Eco conscious |
17 | Gary Bencheghib – Make A Change world/ River Booms Bali / Citarum River | Eco conscious |
18 | Locavore – Eelke Plasmeier / Ray Adriansyah / Adi Karmayasa ––lowest restaurant carbon footprint in Bali. | Eco conscious |
19 | Made Janur – Plastic Exchange | Eco conscious |
20 | Sayan Gulino – Waterbom | Eco conscious |
21 | Wayan Kresna Yasa – Chef Ijen/PotatoHead – restaurant sustainability | Eco conscious |
22 | Alexis Dornier – Tropical-Tectonic Architect – Based in Bali**- alexisdornier.com | Holistic Sustainable |
23 | Elora Hardy – Greening Design and Architecture | Holistic Sustainable |
24 | Tjok Gde Kerthayasa – Tirta Usada – Holistic Health | Holistic Sustainable |
25 | Angie Anggoro – International Fashion Stylist – Bali-based | Fashion |
26 | Franklin Firdaus – Socialite, designer and Bali branding | Fashion |
27 | Milo – Fashion Designer – posthumous | Fashion |
28 | Paul Ropp – Paul Ropp designer/fashion brand | Fashion |
29 | Susanna Perinni – Biasa Fashion Designer / Brand | Fashion |
30 | Drifter – One of Bukit’s top brands – The Embodiment of the Surfing Counter Culture | Iconic Bukit |
31 | Josh Forrow – Bukit’s Man About Town | Iconic Bukit |
32 | Single Fin – Iconic Bukit Bar – Thai Little | Iconic Bukit |
33 | Michael Franti – Musician, activist | Motivators |
34 | Rhonda Swan – Global motivator living in Bali | Motivators |
35 | Robert Ian Bonnick – SpeakUp Mondays/ Inspirer and Author. | Motivators |
36 | The Yogi Lab The Istana – lifestyle / community retreat hub (David Hans Barker) | Motivators |
37 | Arturo Eggo & Cetin Candan – Bali’s “Ceturo” (Brandgelina) | Power couple / pioneers |
38 | Chris Salans – Pioneer fine-dining in Bali – Mozaic Restaurant | Power couple / pioneers |
39 | Mark Baker – Socialite, business owner, event industry legend | Power couple / pioneers |
40 | Nigel and Yanie Mason – Mason Adventures | Power couple / pioneers |
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