Pride In Business Celebration Luncheon & Awards
Make your plans to join us for the Chamber's signature Pride Month event, Pride In Business! We have an exciting theme for 2025!
Sponsorship opportunities are now available. To inquire about sponsorship or learn more about the event, please complete the sponsorship form here. Also, nominations for the Pride In Business Celebration Awards are open from February 10th through March 19th, 2025.
We can't wait to celebrate with you in 2025! Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2025 Pride In Business Celebration & Awards Luncheon, which will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025 at the Hilton Americas-Houston. To inquire about sponsorship or learn more about the event, please complete the sponsorship form here.
The Pride In Business Celebration & Awards luncheon recognizes the contributions made by Chamber members, Impact Partners and other key stakeholders in building a more diverse and inclusive business community in Houston and the region. The awards spotlight deserving companies and individuals and showcase the amazing work they are doing to support the LGBTQ+ community.
This year’s theme honors the 10-Year Anniversary of Marriage Equality Supreme Court Ruling, celebrating a decade of love, commitment, and progress while acknowledging the ongoing work to protect these hard-won rights. Marriage equality is not only a victory for civil rights—it’s a cornerstone of economic inclusion.
The landmark ruling not only affirmed love and commitment but also advanced LGBTQ+ economic empowerment by creating financial protections and creating pathways to greater economic stability and opportunity.
In a time when our freedoms face new challenges, this celebration is more than an anniversary—it’s a call to action. Together, we will:
- Reflect on the journey of achieving marriage equality.
- Recognize our resilience as a community.
- Reaffirm our dedication to the fight for equality for all.
- Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community’s economic impact.
This year, coming together as a community to celebrate the visibility, resilience, and strength of the LGBTQ+ community—and this historic court decision—is more important than ever.
OUR SPECIAL GUEST
JIM OBERGEFELL
(he/him)
We are thrilled to announce that Jim Obergefell, the plaintiff in the historic Supreme Court case that secured marriage equality nationwide, will be our special guest at the 2025 Pride In Business Celebration!
Jim’s fight for love and equality changed history, and his powerful story continues to inspire us all. As we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of marriage equality, this moment is more important than ever. Join us as we reflect on the journey, recognize the progress we've made, and reaffirm our commitment to protecting these hard-fought rights.
OUR EMCEE
LEN CANNON
(he/him)
Anchor
AFTER PARTY!
Keep the celebration going at the Pride In Business Celebration After Party!
Whether you're winding down from the luncheon or just getting started, the After Party is the perfect way to close out the afternoon in style. Don't miss it! Stay tuned for more details!
Thank you to our After Party Presenting Sponsor, Brooks Ballard Fine Properties | Engel & Völkers Houston.
OUR EVENT CHAIRS
ALEJANDRA SALINAS
(she/her)
Partner
Susman Godfrey LLP
MAGGIE SEGRICH
(she/her)
Co-Founder & President
Sesh Coworking
TRAVIS TORRENCE
(he/him)
U.S. Head of Legal
Shell USA
OUR SPONSORS
Thank you to our generous sponsors for the 2025 Pride In Business Celebration & Awards.
PRESENTING SPONSOR
The Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and The Better Business Bureau Education Foundation
VIP RECEPTION PRESENTING SPONSOR
VISIONARY SPONSORS
CHAMPION SPONSORS
EQUALITY SPONSORS
ADVOCATE SPONSORS
City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity
Composition ID Houston
Dessert Gallery
Manousso Mediation & Arbitration, LLC: Solution2Conflict
Michael's Cookie Jar
Nelson Mullins
Silver Eagle Distributors Houston
AFTER PARTY - PRESENTING SPONSOR
AFTER PARTY - RAINBOW SPONSORS
Council Member Jonathan Estrada Pasadena City Council District E
AWARD SPONSOR
MEDIA PARTNER
MEDIA SPONSORS
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Download the Pride In Business sponsor packet to learn more about sponsor benefits.
Complete the Pride In Business sponsor form to reserve your sponsorship today.
Pride In Business is a great opportunity to promote your company or organization during Pride Month!
PRESENTING SPONSOR - SOLD
$25,000
VIP RECEPTION PRESENTING SPONSOR - SOLD
$20,000
TRAILBLAZER SPONSOR
$15,000
VISIONARY SPONSOR
$10,000
CHAMPION SPONSOR
$5,000
EQUALITY SPONSOR
$3,000
ADVOCATE SPONSOR
$1,000
AFTER PARTY TITLE SPONSOR
$3,500
AFTER PARTY CELEBRATION SPONSOR
$1,500
AFTER PARTY RAINBOW SPONSOR
$500
SHOW YOUR PRIDE PHOTO EXHIBIT SPONSOR
$10,000
CHAMPAGNE STATIONS SPONSOR
$10,000
DESSERT SPONSOR
$5,000
CENTERPIECE SPONSOR
$5,000
THE AWARDS
Recognizing Excellence & Commitment to the LGBTQ+ Community
The Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce’s Pride In Business Awards recognize member companies, organizations and leaders committed to fostering an inclusive community and promoting economic inclusion. Nominees who demonstrate high-quality standards in their field, promote an inclusive work environment, and proudly support the LGBTQ+ community are encouraged to apply. Honorees will be announced at the Pride in Business Celebration & Awards Luncheon on June 6, 2025.
Nominations for the Pride In Business Awards are open from February 10th through March 19th, 2025.
Thank you to Chamber Member and Awards Sponsor, PromoPrint Group, for underwriting the beautiful Pride In Business Awards.
SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS
IMPACT PARTNER AWARDS
NONPROFIT AWARD
COMMUNITY AWARDS