2026 Employee Resource Group 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 Employee Resource Group (ERG) of the Year Award, recognizes an ERG that has demonstrated exceptional leadership in fostering LGBTQ+ inclusion, belonging, and advocacy within their organization and beyond. This award highlights the ERG’s impact on employees, corporate culture, and the broader community.

Business name:

Business Address:

Year business formed:

Number of Employees:

3.What is the mission of the ERG, and how does it align with the organization’s broader commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion?

4.Describe key initiatives, programs, or events the ERG has led to support LGBTQ+ employees and allies.

5.Describe any partnerships, sponsorships, or advocacy efforts your ERG has taken part in to promote LGBTQ+ rights beyond the workplace.

6.Why do you believe the ERG deserves the Employee Resource Group of the Year Award?