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 2009 Pride Award winners will be announced in the Fall of 2009. 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, 2009.
The GGBA announced the 2008 Pride Award winners on June 10, 2008 at our Pride Business Expo. Below is a list of the 2008 winners:
Business of the Year (Less Than 25 employees): Petals, a Flower Studio, Christopher Burnett
Business of the Year (More Than 25 employees): Hotel Whitcomb, Gary Kohler
Business Advocate of the Year (Individual): Robert Sokol, VIA MEDIA
Business Advocate of the Year (Organization): First Bank
BEN Member of the Year: Alan Canas, Cashin Company
For 35 years the Golden Gate Business Association has grown, promoted and increased visibility for San Francisco Bay Area LGBT & LGBT-friendly businesses. 
