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.
HONOREES
NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
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Olmste(a)d
Greggory & Alison Holcomb,
Jesse Elliott and Lisa Tomlinson owners
​www.olmsteadseattle.com
Enjoli Izidor Design
Enjoli Izidor, owner
Perfect Pronouns
Sam I’Am, owner
perfectpronouns.com/pages/about-us
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Scruff to Fluff
Artese Hawkins, owner
scrufftofluffkirkland.com
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BUSINESS OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
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Board and Vellum
Jeffrey Pelletier, owner
Olympic Hot Tub
Don Riling, Owner
BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
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Jaebadiah Gardner
Onpoint Real Estate Services, LLC, Owner
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Donna Moodie
Marjorie Restaurant, owner
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NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
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Rainbow Center
Troy Christensen- Executive Director
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COMMUNITY LEADER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
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J. Manny Santiago
Washington LGBTQ Commission,
Executive Director
Alicia Crank
Chief Development Officer, AtWork!
FINALISTS
Congratulations to all the Business and Humanitarian Awards Finalists
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR EMCEE
Special thanks to Q13 Morning News Anchor Travis Mayfield who served as our emcee at this year's event.
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Travis supports many community groups and nonprofits including GSBA, The Healing Center and Providence’s "Safe Crossing" program.
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Travis, his husband and their kids live in Seattle. He enjoys travel, theatre, wine and a good book.

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
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Alicia Crank, Atwork!
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Atwork!
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Jeff Pelletier, Board and Vellum
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Christopher Pasco, Board and Vellum
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Rainbow Center Tacoma
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Louise Chernin
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Ilona Lohrey
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Intentionalist
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Puget Sound Energy
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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
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Award Sponsor

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