2026 Ally 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 Ally of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has gone above and beyond in supporting the LGBT Chamber, LGBTQ+ businesses, professionals, and the broader community. This could be through advocacy, mentorship, policy change, or tangible actions that promote equity and belonging. Please write in your nomination below:

Organization name:

Organization address:

3.How has the nominee engaged with the Mid-America LGBT Chamber or contributed to the success of LGBTQ+ businesses and professionals?

4.What initiatives, programs, or partnerships has the nominee championed to help create opportunities for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and professionals?

5.How has the nominee inspired others to become allies or take action in support of LGBTQ+ inclusion?

6.Why do you believe this nominee deserves the Ally of the Year Award?