2024 San Diego Equality Business Association Equality Awards Nomination Form

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* 1. Nominator's Full Name

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* 2. Nominator's Business Name (If Applicable)

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* 3. Nominator's Email Address

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* 4. Nominators Cell Number Including Area Code

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* 5. Nominee's Full Name

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* 6. Nominee's Business / Company Name (If Applicable)

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* 7. Nominee's Email Address

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* 8. Nominee's Cell Number Including Area Code

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* 9. Award Category - Please carefully review each award description above and select the category that best reflects the nominee’s contributions to the LGBTQ+ community. Select Award: Check Box (One Box)

Equality Advocate of the Year (Previously: Community Impact of the Year) - Recognizes an individual who has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, contributing to meaningful change in policy, activism, or social justice.

Corporate Partner of the Year - Honors a business or corporation showing exceptional support for LGBTQ+ inclusion in its practices and community impact.

Community Leader of the Year Award (Previously: Businessperson of the Year) - Celebrates a leader in the LGBTQ+ community who uplifts and empowers others, consistently working to create opportunities.

Small Business Champion of the Year (Previously: Business of the Year) - Awarded to a small business that promotes inclusivity and supports LGBTQ+ employees, customers, or initiatives.

Allyship in Action Award (Previously: Ally Business of the Year)—This award recognizes an individual or organization outside the LGBTQ+ community for strong allyship and ongoing support of LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion.

Emerging Business of the Year - Highlights an LGBTQ+ business showing growth, innovation, and leadership with a positive community impact and potential for continued success.

Hospitality Partner of the Year—This award celebrates a business in the hospitality industry that champions LGBTQ+ inclusion, offers a welcoming environment, and positively impacts both the LGBTQ+ community and the hospitality sector.

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* 10. Nomination Details: Please explain why you are nominating this person or organization for the selected award. Include specific examples, actions, and measurable results that highlight their impact on the LGBTQ+ community in 2024. The more descriptive, the better. At most 500 words, please.