The Pride Business Awards recognize those who have made outstanding contributions the LGBT business community. The GGBA seeks ongoing nominations for these awards and encourages community members to submit their recommendations. In addition, winners will be given strong consideration when the GGBA is asked to provide nominations for other business awards.
These awards reflect the recipients’ dedication to maintaining a high standard of business practices, advocating on behalf of LGBT & business related issues and involvement within the LGBT business community. The awards are presented in five categories and are presented during GGBA’s annual event. Please help us recognize all these outstanding leaders in our community.
The 2010 Pride Award winners will be announced in the Fall of 2010. Please contact the GGBA offices by email or by phone at (415) 865-5545 for more information about submitting a nomination. Nominations are due by September 15, 2010.
The GGBA announced the 2009 Pride Award winners on December 15, 2009 at our Make Contact Holiday Party. Below is a list of the 2009 winners:
Business of the Year (Less Than 25 employees): Lightning Direct, Russ Cerminaro
Business of the Year (More Than 25 employees): New York Life Insurance Company, Anthony Conde
Business Advocate of the Year (Individual): Janelle Lee, Specialists In Health Insurance (SIHIS)
Business Advocate of the Year (Organization) San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
BEN Member of the Year: Juan Torres, Pennbrook Insurance Services, Inc.
President’s Award: Jerry Becerra, Barbary Insurance Brokerage
Volunteer of the Year Award: Fred Wallace, One Big Man One Big Truck Moving Co.
For 35 years the Golden Gate Business Association has grown, promoted and increased visibility for San Francisco Bay Area LGBT & LGBT-friendly businesses. 
