2026 Award Applications
Applications and nominations for the 2026 NGLCC Awards are now open. Honorees will be recognized as part of the Closing Awards Brunch at the 2026 NGLCC Conference. These awards recognize the outstanding individuals, corporations, small and medium enterprises, affiliate chambers, and partners whose leadership and dedication continue to strengthen the LGBTQ+ and allied business community.
The deadline to submit all applications is CLOSED.
Explore the awards below and submit your application or nomination today!
Corporate Advocate of the Year Award
Recognizes an exceptional individual and member of the NGLCC Procurement and/or Corporate Advisory Councils who has advanced supplier impact within the corporation they represent and across the NGLCC community.
Corporation of the Year Award
Honors a corporation for its outstanding support and dedication to ensuring fairness and equal opportunity for LGBTQ+, allied, and other SMEs, customers, and employees.
Supplier of the Year Award
Honors exceptional SMEs that deliver measurable business impact, champion innovation and growth, invest in their communities, and help create pathways to economic opportunity for others.
Global Affiliate Chamber of the Year Award
Celebrates an NGLCC international affiliate chamber for outstanding achievement in advancing NGLCC Global's mission of international prosperity and opportunity through supplier impact.
Applications for this award should be self-submitted by the chamber.
Rising Star Chamber Award
Recognizes a newer affiliate chamber, or one experiencing renewed growth and vitality, that demonstrates strong leadership, engagement, and commitment to the broader NGLCC network.
Applications for this award should be self-submitted by the chamber.
Affiliate Chamber of the Year Award
Honors an exceptional NGLCC Affiliate Chamber that exemplifies leadership, impact, and commitment to serving its local business community and the national movement.
Applications for this award should be self-submitted by the chamber.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to register for the 2026 NGLCC International Business & Leadership Conference, as award recipients will be announced and honored live during the Conference Closing Awards Brunch on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 11:30am–1:30pm PT, at the Sheraton San Diego Resort in San Diego, California.