2026 Pride In Business Awards Nominations - Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce

2026 Pride In Business Awards Nominations

2026 Pride In Business Awards
Honoring Leadership, Excellence, & Impact

Pride In Business Celebration Luncheon & Awards + After Party
Friday, June 12, 2026
Hilton Americas–Houston | Grand Ballroom
houstonprideinbusiness.com

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Pride In Business Awards.

The Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the 2026 Pride In Business Awards, part of our 10-Year Anniversary celebration honoring a decade of building an economy where everyone belongs.

These awards recognize outstanding member businesses, leaders, and advocates who are creating opportunity, championing inclusion, and strengthening the LGBTQ+ economic ecosystem across Greater Houston.

At a time when LGBTQ+ visibility, inclusion, and belonging continue to matter deeply, the Pride In Business Awards shine a spotlight on those who don’t just show support — they lead with purpose, resilience, and impact.

🕛 Nominations must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2026.

Please note that multiple nominations will not weigh the decision during nomination reviews.

GENERAL NOMINATIONS CRITERIA

Please review the criteria below before submitting a nomination.

Eligibility & Membership

Nominees must be a member or partner in good standing with the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce at the time of nomination.
Eligible nominees include Members, Impact Partners, Collaboration Partners, and Strategic Partners
Nominations submitted for individuals or organizations that are not current members or partners are not eligible for consideration.

Self-Nominations

Self-nominations are allowed and encouraged.

Prior Honorees

Previous Pride In Business Award recipients are not eligible to win again in the same category.

LGBTQ+-Designated Awards

For awards denoting LGBTQ+ status:
- Individuals must self-identify as LGBTQ+, or
- Businesses must be at least 51% LGBTQ+-owned.

LGBTBE^® Awards

For awards recognizing LGBTBE^® businesses:
- Nominees must be LGBTBE^® Certified
- Certification must be active and in good standing with the National LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC).

Nominator Consent & Nominee Participation

By submitting a nomination, you confirm the nominee is willing to accept the award if selected and can attend the Pride In Business Celebration on Friday, June 12, 2026.
You confirm that the nominee agrees to participate, prior to the event, in photo shoots, interviews, or related activities, as requested.
If nominee is selected as an award recipient, they will promote the event prior to the event date.

Fields marked with an * are required.

Your Contact Information
Contact information for the person submitting the nomination.

First Name *

Last Name *

Work Phone Number *

Cell Phone Number

Email *

Organization

Title

Nominee Information
Enter contact information for the individual or organization being nominated.

Nominee First Name *

Nominee Last Name *

Nominee Pronouns

Nominee Organization *

(note N/A if not applicable)

Nominee Job Title *

Nominee Work Phone Number *

Nominee Cell Phone Number *

Nominee Email Address *

Nominee Address Line 1 *

Nominee Address Line 2

Nominee City *

Nominee State *

Nominee Postal Code *

Membership Status
Eligible nominees must be Business Level Members, Impact Partners, Collaboration or Strategic Partners in good standing with the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce.

Is the nominee a member or part of a company or organization that is a member of the Chamber? *

View and search for Chamber members here.

If no, this person is not eligible to be nominated for the Pride in Business Awards. Pride In Business Award nominees must be members or partners in good standing with the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce to be eligible. This nomination does not meet eligibility requirements and will not advance for review.

Yes

Nominating Category

Select Nominating Award Category *

(One awards selection per nomination form.)

Impact Partner of the Year
Corporate LGBTQ+ Ally of the Year
Supplier Inclusion Advocate of the Year
Business / Employee Resource Group of the Year
LGBTQ+ Business of the Year
LGBTBE® Certified Business of the Year
Allied Business of the Year
Nonprofit Member of the Year

See the full awards descriptions here.

Nomination Support

Please describe how the nominee meets the criteria for this award. *

Use the space below to discuss the nominee's qualifications or actions that make them a good candidate for this award.

What impact has the nominee had on the LGBTQ+ community? (optional)

Describe the nominee's community engagement. (optional)

Describe the nominee's civic involvement. (optional)

Is there anything else you would like to add about your nominee? (optional)

Upload supporting documents, if applicable. (optional)

Upload supporting documents (PDF, Word, or image files)
Max file size: 20MB

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Event Attendance Confirmation

Will the nominee be able to attend the 2026 Pride In Business Celebration Luncheon + After Party? *

Please confirm that this nominee will be able to attend the Pride In Business Celebration Luncheon + After Party on Friday, June 12, 2026.

Note: All nominees are required to attend in person to accept the award.

Eligibility & Membership

Self-Nominations

Prior Honorees

LGBTQ+-Designated Awards

LGBTBE® Awards

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LGBTBE^® Awards