Twelvenets named finalist for 2025 FAVE Awards, recognizing excellence in Austin’s small business sector

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AUSTIN, TX — Following a landmark August partnership with Eventbrite as well as consistency in the public relations and communications industry, Twelvenets has achieved another major milestone. The Austin Young Chamber has officially announced that Twelvenets is a finalist for the 2025 FAVE Awards in the FAVE Small Business category.

The FAVE (Favorite Austin Venture or Enterprise) Awards represent one of the city’s most prestigious honors for businesses that demonstrate resiliency, adaptability, and innovation. The “Small Business” category specifically recognizes local, independently operated organizations with fewer than 100 employees that have made a lasting impression on the Greater Austin community.

The nomination comes on the heels of Twelvenets’ amazing impact in the Austin community including through its Purple Jam portfolio. Under the leadership of CEO Emmanuel Nyame, Twelvenets has transformed the local experience economy through its unique blend of live music, leadership roundtables, and the popular Dine-O-Rama food series.

“Being recognized by the Austin Young Chamber is a testament to our team’s dedication to building community through curated experiences,” said Emmanuel Nyame. “Our recent partnership with Eventbrite was the first step in scaling our vision; this FAVE Award nomination confirms that our impact is being felt right here in the heart of Austin.”

The FAVE Awards celebrate the businesses that young professionals in Central Texas admire most. By bridging the gap between professional networking and cultural immersion, twelvenets has become a standout example of the “Experience Economy” in action—driving local engagement and supporting the city’s vibrant ecosystem of creators and entrepreneurs.

Cat Duong-Valadez, Board Chair of the Austin Young Chamber, noted that the awards highlight organizations committed to supporting their customers and employees through innovative business practices.

About Twelvenets

Twelvenets is a premier public relations and communications firm based in Austin, Texas. Through its “Purple Jam” initiative, the company produces high-impact live music events, leadership summits, and culinary experiences like Dine-O-Rama, all designed to foster connection and community growth.

About the Austin Young Chamber

The Austin Young Chamber supports the professional and personal development of young professionals through business resources, leadership networking, and community service, ensuring Austin remains a vibrant place to live and work.