The Annual GSBA Business & Humanitarian Awards honor businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders who demonstrate excellence, community service and

success in their business or profession.

Click video to meet the finalists and recipients.

SCHEDULE AND REGISTRATION

​Thursday, February 18, 2021

4:30 PM - Virtual Reception         5:00 PM - Program

During these tumultuous and often dark times, the one thing that has remained constant, is the strength and resiliency of our community. Throughout 2020, these leaders pivoted to continue to serve our community during a global pandemic and financial crisis, stood up against systemic racial injustice, and served as an example to us all of what it looks like when businesses "walk the walk." Join GSBA in honoring 2020's business leaders and champions of justice during the virtual 40th Annual GSBA Business & Humanitarian Awards: Forward Vision.

Your registration will directly benefit small business recovery through the GSBA Ready for Business Fund.

Community Member: $0

• Receive the link to attend the main event

• Invitation to join the general pre-show social hour

Small Business Shopper: $25

• $25 tax-deductible donation to the Ready for Business Fund

• Receive the link to attend the main event

• Invitation to join the general pre-show social hour

Small Business Customer: $50

• $50 tax-deductible donation to the Ready for Business Fund

• Receive the link to attend the main event

• Invitation to join general pre-show social hour

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Small Business Patron: $250

• $250 tax-deductible donation to the Ready for Business Fund

• Receive the link to attend the main event

• Virtual room for you and nine guests for the pre-show virtual reception

• Mention and thank you during the program and on the GSBA website as a Ready for Business Fund Champion

Small Business Investor: $500

• $500 tax-deductible donation to the Ready for Business Fund

• Receive the link to attend the main event 

• Virtual room for you and nine guests for the pre-show social hour

• Mention and thank you during the program and on the GSBA website as a Ready for Business Fund Champion

Small Business Champion: $1000

• $1000 investment in a Ready for Business Microgrant to support small business recovery

• Receive the link to attend the main event

• Virtual room for you and nine guests for the pre-show social hour

• Mention and thank you during the program and on the GSBA website as a Ready for Business Fund Champion

"READY FOR BUSINESS FUND" CHAMPIONS

​​Thank you to the following individuals for supporting GSBA's Ready for Business Fund.

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• Jason Bergevin

• Alicia Crank, Atwork!

• Jeff Pelletier, Board and Vellum

• Christopher Pasco, Board and Vellum

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Small businesses are the heart and soul of our economy, the backbone of our communities, and they are facing a severe crisis. By making a donation to the Ready for Business Fund, you are directly empowering small business owners and strengthening your community. Consider registering for this event as a Small Business Patron, Small Business Investor, or Small Business Champion, and your name will be included as a supporter.

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Find out more about the GSBA Ready for Business Fund.

SPONSORS

Title Sponsor

Presenting Sponsor

Event Sponsors

Award Sponsor

GSBA is Washington State's LGBTQ & Allied Chamber of Commerce   -   (206) 363-9188   -