2026 Corporate Partner of the Year - Business Pride Awards Nominations Survey

Mid-America LGBT Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to the nomination process for the 2026 Business Pride Awards! These Awards were established to recognize the contributions to the LGBTQ+ community made by small businesses, corporate partners, and other key stakeholders in building a more diverse and inclusive business community.

RULES:
Only one nomination form in each category will be accepted per email address.
If a business is self-nominating, please coordinate the nomination and only submit one form.
To submit a nomination, you must be a member of the Chamber.
Last year's award winner of this category is ineligible to receive this award this year.

UPCOMING DATES:

MARCH 26, MIDNIGHT: Nominations close

APRIL 8: Finalists will be announced. Social media voting rounds will begin.

APRIL 17: Social media voting closes.

Awards Committee will meet to determine the award recipients. Find out who wins at the Business Pride Awards Gala!

MAY 12, 2026: BUSINESS PRIDE AWARDS!

1.Provide Your Information to Submit Your Nomination

Full Name

Email Address

2.The Corporate Partner of the Year honors a corporate business that has demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. The recipient of this award actively champions diversity, equity, and belonging—both within their organization and in the broader business community. Please write-in your nomination below:

Business name:

Business Address:

Year business formed:

Number of Employees:

3.What is the company’s mission and long-term vision? How does this guide the business strategy and commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace?

4.How does the company create a workplace culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed?

5.Describe any collaborations, sponsorships, or advocacy efforts the company engages in to support the LGBTQ+ community, including involvement with organizations like our LGBT Chamber.

6.Why do you believe the company deserves the Corporate Partner of the Year Award?