So much focus in media is given to large corporations and centralized power structures that we forget the stories being forged among us.
Greenville, South Carolina · 2026
"To document the brick layers that went on to build our favorite local spots. To truly discover why they exist in the first place."
The Program
Ten Greenville founders are selected by ThriveUp. Not voted in. Not paid in. Selected.
Every nominee receives a full documentary episode before a single vote is cast. The film is the qualification.
The community votes for the People's Choice over a 14-day window. ThriveUp designates the Editor's Choice independently.
Both winners are archived at localvisionary.com permanently. The story does not disappear.
The 2026 Class
Nominees will be announced as episodes publish, beginning May 2026.
For Sponsors
The Local Visionary Award is seeking one presenting sponsor and up to five episode underwriters. Sponsorship is available to brands that serve Greenville's business community. Nominees are selected editorially. Sponsors have no role in selection.
Presenting Sponsor
$8,000
Full program association. Single brand. Six months of continuous presence across all program surfaces.
Episode Underwriter
$1,500 per episode
Up to 5 slots available. Named on one featured founder episode and its full social distribution.
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