⭐ Local Business Champion ⭐
Meet Alpha S! Alpha has made it a mission to support #BlackLivesMatter, in many ways including his contributions as a Local Guide. He’s dedicated to spreading awareness and we’re so proud to call Alpha one of this year’s Guiding Stars.
“The #BlackLivesMatter movement was a connection a lot of us felt, seeing other Local Guides creating lists in US motivated me to do the same in my city...I want to play my part and do so the best I can.”
Head to the link in our bio to meet all of our 2020 Guiding Stars!
⭐ Creative Contributor ⭐
Give a warm welcome to Indah S! Active in many ways as a Local Guide, Indah is spreading awareness on one passion in particular: the ocean!
“Indonesia is indeed dotted with so many beautiful beaches and islands across the country. Something that makes us proud, yet at the same time we need to preserve it. I have been writing a lot about the beauty of Indonesia, particularly Lampung my hometown and its wonderful underwater world.”
Head to the link in our bio to meet all of our 2020 Guiding Stars. 🌊❤️
⭐ Helpful Hero ⭐
The Connect community recognized Lily A. earlier this year as an Accessibility Champion for her passion to improve the accessibility information of her home country, Cameroon:
“Having the power to help people make important decisions like where to eat or go, including letting them know beforehand how accessible the place is, is a superpower.”
We couldn’t agree more! Head to the link in our bio to meet all of our 2020 Guiding Stars.
⭐ Community Builder ⭐
Luis P. is devoted to preserving the culture, history, art and food in the Mexican community. His lists and photos make sure that no visitor will leave with an empty stomach.
“I think everything is better if you work as a team and it gets better if tacos are involved. 😉
Bringing the Mexican community [together] has been important to me because we can encourage more people to make contributions to Maps, and if we can make some friends while doing that, it means we are in the right place.”
Head to the link in our bio to meet all of our 2020 Guiding Stars.
⭐ Inclusive Mapper ⭐
Local Guide Chinonso O. takes a special interest in cognitive accessibility. Recognized as an Accessibility Champion in 2019, she’s continued to follow her mission this year, too. Her contributions are changing lives and making the world a more inclusive place to navigate.
“I know cognitive accessibility is a concept that takes time to fully grasp, but that is why I love accessibility — being able to learn more and educate others.”
Thank you for everything you do, Chinonso. ❤️ Head to the link in our bio to meet all of our 2020 Guiding Stars.
⭐ Local Business Champion ⭐
Helping local businesses motivated Falguni P. to join the Local Guides program this year. She created lists and organized meet-ups that brought members together in support of their communities.
“As we all know small businesses are the backbone of our society, they are providers of our daily needs. Being a small business owner myself, I know how much impact Google Maps can have on a business. I am more inclined to help small owners as many of them are not yet aware of using technology or ways how they can go online.”
Head to the link in our bio to meet all of our 2020 Guiding Stars!
During this challenging year, the Local Guides community found ways to help—from sharing critical information to finding new ways to come together.
Follow along as we celebrate our Guiding Stars who went above and beyond to support their communities in 2020.
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