2024 Nominations

The 2024 Business of Pride Gala honors the leaders of Austin's LGBTQIA+ business community and celebrates their success. Please join us for an exciting evening as we bring together our community and award those who represent the epitome of business success in the LGBTQIA+ community. Black Tie and Formal Dress is required.

2024 Nominees

  • Ceci Gratias Guardian Award (non-profit)
    Creative Action
    Texas Health Action
    Taylor Pride
    United Way for Greater Austin
  • Community Leader of the Year -
    Ram Rangel
    D’Lanie Bockholt
    Awais Azhar
    ​Jeremy Teel
  • LGBT-Owned Business of the Year -
    Stensland Strategies
    The Agency Initiative
    dozanü innovations
    OutWellness
  • Corporate Partner of the Year -
    City Limits Subaru
    Wells Fargo
    Ally Medical
    ​Justworks
  • Pride in Leadership Award -
    Dr. Antoinette Moore
    Andrew Peters
    Gary Schumann
    ​Rich Segal
  • Pride in Health & Wellness Member of the Year -
    St. David’s Foundation
    OutWellness
    Vivent Health
    ​Avita Pharmacy
  • Pride in Government -
    Jess Ferrari
    Katherine Sobel
    Denise Hernandez
    ​Alison Alter
  • Allied Member of the Year -
    Momo’s Michelda
    Cambria
    ACL Live/Ryman
    ​UFCU
  • Rising Star (young professional) -
    Cody Cupit, UFCU
    Kynan Dancy, BOA
    Justin Wilkins, PNC
    ​Syd Young, OutWellness
  • Creative Arts -
    Austin Rainbow Theatre
    OUTlaw Pride Festival / Julie Nolen
    Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM)
    KMFA Classical 89.5
  • Small Town Big Pride -
    Curio Mrvosa Books and More
    Load Off Fanny’s
    Pride of Caldwell County
    Best Little Wine & Books

Award Categories

  • Ceci Gratias Guardian Award (non-profit) - Nominate an Austin non-profit that serves the LGBTQ+ Community
  • Community Leader of the Year - Nominate an Austin grassroots volunteer or organization in the LGBTQ Community
  • LGBT-Owned Business of the Year - Nominate an Austin business that is 51% or more LGBTQ owned
  • Corporate Partner of the Year - Nominate an Austin Corporation that has done significant work in the LGBTQ Community
  • Pride in Leadership Award - Nominate a current Board Member or previous Board Member of the Austin LGBT Chamber who is making a significant impact in the local LGBTQ+ Community
  • Pride in Health & Wellness Member of the Year - Nominate an Austin Healthcare provider, doctor, practitioner or wellness professional
  • Pride in Government - Nominate a Austin professional in public service work (elected or public employee)
  • Allied Member of the Year - Nominate a member of the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce
  • Rising Star (young professional) - Nominate an Austin young professional leader under 40
  • Creative Arts - Nominate an individual or organization making big waves in the Creative Arts space. Our Chamber is proud to support Austin's Creative Economy that makes this city such a special place to live
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2023 Awards

Ceci Gratias Guardian (Non-Profit)
LGPOA
 LGBT Owned Business
Misc. Rentals
Corporate Partner of the Year
Canopy by Hilton Austin Downtown
Community Leader
Bethany Cyrtmus-Davaul
Health & Wellness
Signature Care Emergency Center
Creative Arts
Extragrams!
Pride in Government
Travis County Judge Andy Brown
Allied Business of the Year
Texas Capital Bank
Pride in Leadership
Nico Ramsey
Rising Star
Justin Galicz
President's Award
Emily Beckman

2022 Awards

2021 Awards

2020 Awards