Awards will be presented at the Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber’s 40th Annual State of the Chamber Luncheon.

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Requirements:

Complete the form below to its entirety and include a current biography or resume of the nominated candidate.

Impact Award Categories:

Corporate of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, Small Business of the Year, LGBTBE of the Year, President's Award. 

Criteria:

Nominees were based on how the person’s/organization's leadership benefits the Tampa Bay Region. Each nominees exemplify the LGBT Chamber core values: Inclusiveness, Integrity, Collaboration, and Accountability. The following recognition criteria should be considered:

• Exemplify the highest standards of their profession
• Demonstrate excellence and success in their business and profession
• Promote diversity, equality, and inclusiveness in their workplace and/or professional capacity
• Model commitment to sustainability in daily business practices
• Demonstrate leadership in the community; engage in significant volunteer activities and be a positive LGBTQ or allied role model for others
• Visibly support the LGBTQ community by providing contributions and/or in-kind services and support to individuals, nonprofit organizations, political issues, or other community-wide causes

Conditions & Eligibility:       

• All nominees must be members in good standing with the Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber.
• Current Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber officers, elected officials or declared candidates running for public office are not eligible for nomination.
• Awards are only available to be accepted in person at the State of the Chamber Luncheon on February 22^nd.

How the selection process works:

• The nominee must complete this questionnaire packet, which is recommended to be completed on their own behalf (business nominations should be completed by a member of leadership). 
• All submitted packets will be reviewed by the LGBT Chamber’s judging panel to determine the honorees. The panel is made up of members, committee members, board members and staff. 
• To be considered, the nominee MUST submit their packet online by the due date, which will be communicated with the nominee in the email containing the online packet.

Again, the nominee will receive a questionnaire packet to complete via email. It is recommended to be completed on their own behalf or by member of leadership, also letters of reference are strongly encouraged. Up to 3 letters will be accepted. 

For questions about nominations or event details, please contact Lauren Bland, Operations Director at operations@tampabaylgbtchamber.org

For advertising or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Justice Gennari, President & CEO at Justice@tampabaylgbtchamber.org

Nominee Packet Deadline – 6PM January 19th, 2023