AUSTIN LGBT CHAMBER ANNOUNCES 2024 BUSINESS OF PRIDE GALA AWARD NOMINEES
[AUSTIN, TX] – The Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the award nominees for the Queer Frontier 2024 Business of Pride Gala.
Each year, the Chamber honors businesses and community leaders in 10 categories. Award categories include the Ceci Gratias Guardian (Nonprofit), Health and Wellness, Community Leader, Pride in Government, LGBT+ owned Business of the Year, Allied Member of the Year, Corporate Partner of the Year, Creative Arts, Pride in Leadership, and Rising Star.
The 2024 nominees are:
Ceci Gratias Guardian Award
(Austin non-profit that serves the LGBTQ+ Community)
- Creative Action
- Texas Health Action
- Taylor Pride
- United Way for Greater Austin
Pride in Health & Wellness
(Austin Healthcare provider, doctor, practitioner or wellness professional)
- St. David’s Foundation
- OutWellness
- Vivent Health
- Avita Pharmacy
Community Leader
(Austin grassroots volunteer or organization in the LGBTQ Community)
- Ram Rangel
- D’Lanie Bockholt
- Awais Azhar
- Jeremy Teel
Pride in Government
(Austin professional in public service work (elected or public employee))
- Jess Ferrari
- Katherine Sobel
- Denise Hernandez
- Alison Alter
LGBT+ owned Business of the Year
(Austin business that is 51% or more LGBTQ owned)
- Stensland Strategies
- The Agency Initiative
- dozanü innovations
- OutWellness
Allied Member of the Year
(Austin LGBT Chamber Allied Member of the Year)
- Momo’s Michelda
- Cambria
- ACL Live/Ryman
- UFCU
Corporate Partner of the Year
(Austin Corporation that has done significant work in the LGBTQ Community)
- City Limits Subaru
- Wells Fargo
- Ally Medical
- Justworks
Creative Arts
(individual or organization making big waves in the Creative Arts space)
- Austin Rainbow Theatre
- OUTlaw Pride Festival / Julie Nolen
- Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM)
- KMFA Classical 89.5
Pride in Leadership
(current or previous Board Member who is making a significant impact in the local LGBTQ+ Community)
- Dr. Antoinette Moore
- Andrew Peters
- Gary Schumann
- Rich Segal
Rising Star
(Austin young professional leader under 40)
- Cody Cupit, UFCU
- Kynan Dancy, BOA
- Justin Wilkins, PNC
- Syd Young, OutWellness
We are also very excited to announce our inaugural Small Town Big Pride award! The Chamber launched our Small Town Big Pride program in the spring of 2024 in an attempt to bridge the gap in resources for our Mom & Mom and Pop & Pop shops and our allied members in smaller communities surrounding Austin. The 2024 Small Town Big Pride nominees are Curio Mrvosa Books and More, Load Off Fanny’s, Pride of Caldwell County, and Best Little Wine & Books.
Award winners will be announced at the 2024 Business of Pride Gala at the Hilton Austin on December 7, 2024. We can’t wait to celebrate Austin’s vibrant and creative LGBTQ+ and allied business community.
The Chamber will also be awarding scholarships to LGBTQ+ and allied students through the Austin LGBT Chamber Education Fund. The application form closes on October 31, 2024. Apply at austinlgbtchamber.com/educationfund.
Sponsorships and tables are available on businessofpride.com. Individual tickets will be on sale mid-October.
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About the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce –
The Austin LGBT Chamber, founded in 1997 works to achieve equality and inclusion by promoting economic vitality in our communities and strengthening LGBT and allied businesses. More info at austinlgbtchamber.com
About the Austin LGBT Chamber Education Fund –
The mission of the Austin LGBT Chamber Education Fund is to invest in the education, job training, and career opportunities of a diverse group of LGBT+ individuals who have the capacity and vision to be prominent business leaders working to create a better world for all.
MEDIA CONTACT: colton@austinlgbtchamber.com
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