Last Chance To Register For GSBA Business & Humanitarian Awards

February 16, 2016• byMichael Strangeways

You have until Noon on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 to grab your tickets for the big 35th annual GSBA Business & Humanitarian Awards gala happening February 23rd at the Seattle Marriott/Waterfront.

The GSBA Business & Humanitarian Awards honor top businesses and business leaders each year, recognizing business performance and contributions to the community. GSBA will honor seven individuals and businesses at 35th Annual Business & Humanitarian Awards Dinner on February 23, 2016.

The keynote speaker will be Gina Grahame, VP of GaymerX. Ms. Grahame is a highly successful professional and a member of and an advocate for the Transgender Community. She will talk about “The Power of Authenticity, the Process of Overcoming Adversity, and the Transgender Experience.”

The 2015 Business and Humanitarian Award recipients are:

New Business of the Year: Bulk FR8, Wayne Levinson, President
Business of the Year: Tuxedos & Tennis Shoes, David Haggerty and David Meckstroth, Co-Owners
Business Leader of the Year: Mona Smith, Mona Smith PLLC, Attorneys at Law
Corporate Leader of the Year: Kevin Baldwin, Pacific Northwest Market Managing Partner, PwC
Community Leaders of the Year: Tamara Murphy and Linda Di Lello Morton, Terra Plata
Non Profit of the Year: Ventures, Beto Yarce, Executive Director
Special Recognition – Voice for Social Justice: Ana Mari Cauce, President, University of Washington
President’s Award: Kent Thoelke

Event Emcee: Sally Clark, Director of Regional & Community Relations, University of Washington

“Being recognized for business success is not new, but being honored for understanding that success in the 21st century must also include a commitment to equality, philanthropy, and sustainable business practices, is definitely unique,” said Louise Chernin, GSBA President & CEO. “For 35 years, GSBA has stood out among business organizations, often as the lone voice for its commitment to advancing equality in business. Over 80% of GSBA members are small businesses, but the important role they play in keeping our local economy strong is huge. They are employers committed to equality, volunteers, and philanthropists, often using the limited resources they have to give back to their community. The impact of GSBA’s work has never been more evident as a growing number of businesses strive to create inclusive work places in order to attract diverse talent and a changing customer base.”

Title Sponsor: Wells Fargo
Presenting Sponsor: Vulcan
Dinner Sponsors: RBC Wealth Management, Seattle Goodwill
Award Sponsors: BECU, Pride Foundation
Supporting Sponsors: Girlie Press, Team Photogenic, Sal Floral Design

Date: Tuesday, 23 February 2016

Time: 05:30 PM

Fee:
Member Price: $150.00
Non-Member Price: $170.00

Address: 2100 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA

Location: Seattle Marriott Waterfront

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About the Author: Michael Strangeways

As the Editorial Director/Co-Owner, Michael Strangeways writes, edits and does about a million other jobs for Seattle Gay Scene, Puget Sound's most visited LGBTQ news, arts and entertainment website now celebrating its 14th year as a media outlet. A semi-proud Midwesterner by birth, he's lived in Seattle since 2000. He's also a film producer who would like you to check out the Jinkx Monsoon documentary, "Drag Becomes Him" now available on Amazon.com. In his spare time, he gets slightly obsessive about his love for old movies, challenging theater, "otters", vodka, chocolate, "I,Claudius", Lizzie Borden, real books made out of paper, disaster films, show tunes, Weimar era Germany, flea markets, pop surrealistic art, the sex lives of Hollywood actors both living and dead, kitties, chicken fried steak, haute couture and David Bowie. But, not necessarily in that order.