Award | Professional Leadership​.
Our Professional Leadership Award.

This award is given to 2SLGBTQIA+ executive or industry leaders who have demonstrated a long history of exemplary success in their careers, organizations, and communities.

Recipiant Criteria.
Leadership Excellence:

Shows outstanding leadership and strategic vision guiding teams, fostering a supportive culture, and demonstrating a clear trajectory toward success.

Market Presence:

Makes notable contributions to their industry advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ representation, shaping best practices, and influencing broader professional standards.

Inovation:

Pioneers new strategies or solutions setting benchmarks for creativity and forward-thinking leadership within their field.

Community Impact::

Actively champions 2SLGBTQIA+ causes engaging with community initiatives, supporting emerging leaders, and driving lasting social change.

Nominate a Leader.

Help us honor a senior or executive leader making a real impact in 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy and outreach. Let’s celebrate those who promote inclusion and champion equality.

Past Recipiants.

Previous winners have been senior members of their organization. Among these, contributions and personal qualifications are differentiators. Impact statements from juniors or mentees of the nominee are encouraged.​​

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