2023 Pride In Business Awards Nominations

In 2021, the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce launched the Pride In Business Awards to recognize the contributions made by Chamber Members, Corporate Partners and other key stakeholders in building a more diverse and inclusive business community. Nominate an individual or your member company for a 2023 Pride In Business Award!

Pride In Business Awards Honorees will be announced at the Pride In Business Celebration & Awards Luncheon on June 23, 2023.

General Awards Criteria

• Self-nominations are allowed and encouraged 
• Please ensure that if you are nominating another member that they are willing to accept the award and participate in the Pride In Business Celebration
• Prior honorees are not eligible for the same category
• For awards denoting LGBTQ+, the nominee must self-identify as LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning or another underrepresented sexual orientation or gender identity) individual or business (depending on the award).
•  For awards denoting LGBTBE®, the nominee must be a LGBTBE® Certified business in good standing (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning or another underrepresented sexual orientation or gender identity) individual or business (depending on the award).
• Nominations must be submitted by the deadline
• Members/Corporate Partners must be members in good standing to be eligible to nominate for any award

Award Categories & Criteria

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s Pride In Business Awards celebrate member companies and business leaders committed to fostering an inclusive business community that promotes economic inclusion. Nominees who demonstrate high quality standards in their field, promote an inclusive work environment, and proudly support the LGBTQ+ community are encouraged to apply.

CORPORATE PARTNER AWARDS

• Corporate Partner of the Year
  The Corporate Partner of the Year Award is given to a company that has shown a strong commitment to positively growing the LGBTQ+ business community.
• Corporate LGBTQ+ Ally of the Year
  This award is given to an individual who has a positive impact within their company as a champion for LGBTQ+ inclusion.
• Supplier Diversity Advocate of the Year
  This award is given to an individual who works in supplier diversity or procurement and has been a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion within the larger business community.
• Employee Resource Group of the Year
  This award is given to a Chamber Corporate Partner employee resource group that works to support and build a culture of inclusion and acceptance. The group is a strong advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion within the company and beyond.
• Chamber Advocacy Award (i)
  This award is given to an organization that is a strong advocate for the Chamber and the LGBTQ+ & Allied business community. Through its work and impact, this organization advances business prosperity for LGBTQ+ & Allied businesses especially BIPOC, trans and women owned businesses.

BUSINESS LEVEL MEMBER AWARDS

• LGBTQ+ Business of the Year 
  This award is given to an LGBTQ+-owned member business that is an active participant and champion of the Chamber with a proven track record of success and it serves as a strong example for other Chamber members.
• LGBTBE® Certified Business of the Year
  This award is given to an LGBTBE® Certified Member Business that has a proven track record of success utilizing the certification and they serve as a strong example for other Chamber members in terms of business success. (Nominees for this award must be LGBTBE® Certified businesses)
• Allied Business of the Year
  The Allied Business of the Year Award recognizes its commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion through its work, actions and visible support of the community. This business has a proven track record of success and involvement and is a strong champion of the Chamber and the LGBTQ+ community.
• Nonprofit Member of the Year (i) (ii)
  This award is given to a nonprofit member that is committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion through its work, actions and visible support of the community. The organization has a proven track record of success and involvement with the LGBTQ+ community and is a strong champion of the Chamber’s mission to accelerate economic opportunity for the LGBTQ+ community.
• Chamber Advocacy Award (i)
  This award is given to an organization that is a strong advocate for the Chamber and the LGBTQ+ & Allied business community. Through its work and impact, this organization advances business prosperity for LGBTQ+ & Allied businesses especially BIPOC, trans and women owned businesses.

(i) Collaboration and Strategic Partners are eligible for these awards.
(ii) Nonprofits that are at the Corporate Partner Level are eligible for this award.

Deadline

Nomination forms must be submitted by midnight, Friday, March 31, 2023.