2026 San Diego Equality Business Association Equality Awards Nomination Form Survey

Nominations are Open

It’s that time of year again! Nominations are now open for the 2027 SDEBA Equality Business Awards! These awards honor the LGBTQ+ business leaders and the allies whose leadership, advocacy, and support moved our community forward in 2026. Do you know someone whose work this year deserves to be recognized? Nominate them! Don’t be shy, either: you’re welcome to nominate yourself, and you can submit as many nominations as you’d like. Nominations are open from Monday, November 2 through Monday, November 30, 2026. Honorees will be celebrated at our awards gala on Saturday, January 23, 2027, at The Abbey on Fifth, with more details coming soon. We can’t wait to read your nominations and celebrate every nominee and this year’s award recipients!

1.Nominator's Full Name

2.Nominator's Business Name (If Applicable)

3.Nominator's Email Address

4.Nominators Cell Number Including Area Code

5.Nominee's Full Name

6.Nominee's Business / Company Name (If Applicable)

7.Nominee's Email Address

8.Nominee's Cell Number Including Area Code

9.Award Category - Please carefully review each award description above and select the category that best reflects the nominee’s contributions to the LGBTQ+ community. Select Award: Check Box (One Box)

Equality Advocate of the Year (Previously: Community Impact of the Year) - Recognizes an individual who has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, contributing to meaningful change in policy, activism, or social justice.

Corporate Partner of the Year - Honors a business or corporation showing exceptional support for LGBTQ+ inclusion in its practices and community impact.

Community Leader of the Year Award (Previously: Businessperson of the Year) - Celebrates a leader in the LGBTQ+ community who uplifts and empowers others, consistently working to create opportunities.

Small Business Leader of the Year (Previously: Business of the Year) - Awarded to a small business that promotes inclusivity and supports LGBTQ+ employees, customers, or initiatives.

Allyship in Action Award (Previously: Ally Business of the Year)—This award recognizes an individual or organization outside the LGBTQ+ community for strong allyship and ongoing support of LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion.

Emerging Business of the Year - Highlights an LGBTQ+ business showing growth, innovation, and leadership with a positive community impact and potential for continued success.

Hospitality Partner of the Year—This award celebrates a business in the hospitality industry that champions LGBTQ+ inclusion, offers a welcoming environment, and positively impacts both the LGBTQ+ community and the hospitality sector.

10.Nomination Details: Please explain why you are nominating this person or organization for the selected award. Include specific examples, actions, and measurable results that highlight their impact on the LGBTQ+ community in 2024. The more descriptive, the better. At most 500 words, please.