2026 Government Official 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 Government Official of the Year Award, recognizes a public official who has demonstrated outstanding support for LGBTQ+ inclusion, economic empowerment, and policies that positively impact the LGBTQ+ business community. *Does not need to be a member of the Mid-America LGBT Chamber

Please write in your nomination below:

Nominee’s name:

Nominee’s email:

Role of Nominee:

3.How has the nominee used their platform to uplift LGBTQ+ voices and advocate for policies that foster diversity, equity, and inclusion?

4.What measurable impact has the nominee had on LGBTQ+ individuals, businesses, or communities?

5.How has the nominee engaged with the Mid-America LGBT Chamber or worked to advance economic opportunities for LGBTQ+ business owners?

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