Take pride in your business this LGBT Pride Month by applying to be the 2010 NGLCC/Wells Fargo LGBT Business Owner of the Year by the June 30 deadline.
For the sixth consecutive year, the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce® has teamed up with founding corporate partner, Wells Fargo, to recognize the LGBT community's entrepreneurial spirit and personal service to the community.
"This is a wonderful opportunity for business owners to stand up and be recognized for their outstanding accomplishments," said Justin Nelson, co-founder and president of the NGLCC.
The winning LGBT business owner will receive a $5,000 grant and will be honored, along with two finalists, for their outstanding accomplishments at the NGLCC's 2010 National Dinner: An Evening of Courage at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 19.
All award applicants will receive an invitation to a special economic briefing at the White House on November 17th followed by a VIP cocktail reception on Capitol Hill with members of Congress and other LGBT business owners.
Businesses will also have the opportunity to be highlighted in BIZ, and will receive a discounted registration to the NGLCC National Business & Leadership Conference: Out for Business! November 18 to 20 in Washington, D.C., which includes a ticket to the NGLCC National Dinner.
All applications must be postmarked June 30, 2010 for consideration.
Previous winners include Joy Silver, president and CEO of Rainbow Vision Properties (2009); Sean and Todd Bavol-Montgomery, Integrity Staffing Solutions (2008); Noma Hanlon, president of Hanlon Brown Design (2007); Bob Witeck and Wes Combs, Witeck-Combs Communications (2006); and Howard Buford, founder and CEO of Prime Access (2005).
"This award is a great way for all of us to celebrate the contributions of LGBT-owned businesses to the community and the U.S. economy," said Shelley Freeman, Wells Fargo regional president for Florida and national spokesperson for the company's LGBT Business Services program.
Download the application form here! Applicants must complete the form, answer all evaluation criteria, provide references and submit a brief personal biography.
For more information about eligibility and how to apply, visit http://www.nglcc.org/businessaward.
