2026 LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Awards Nominations

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Is the nominee an Impact Partner of the Chamber? *

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• B/ERG Executive Sponsor Impact Award - Awarded to an individual in executive leadership who sponsors their company’s LGBTQ+ Business or Employee Resource Group (B/ERG) and leads with determination and inspiration to make a big impact toward LGBTQ+ inclusion within their company and beyond. This person is an exemplary role model for other Executive Sponsors and Inclusion & Belonging leaders.
  
  
• Rising Star B/ERG Award - Awarded to a LGBTQ+ Business or Employee Resource Group (B/ERG) in their first one to five years that is making strides for LGBTQ+ inclusion at their company through their commitment, dedication and positive outcomes. Their work and impact has advanced a culture of LGBTQ+ inclusion and belonging within their company and beyond.
  
  
• B/ERG Outstanding Leadership Award - Awarded to an individual who demonstrates outstanding leadership within their company’s LGBTQ+ Business or Employee Resource Group (B/ERG). This individual is a strong role model for other leaders in the B/ERG space. They also meaningfully engage with the Chamber, through the partnership, and are a strong champion for the work and mission of the organization both inside and outside of their company.
  
  
• B/ERG Service Impact Award - Awarded to a LGBTQ+ Business or Employee Resource Group (B/ERG) that has demonstrated meaningful impact through community service. This B/ERG has used their time, talents, and/or treasure to support the missions of organizations in our local community toward extraordinary outcomes.

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Will the nominee be able to attend the 2026 LGBTQ+ Workplace Alliance Summit? *

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