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Join us to celebrate, honor, and dance with the leading LGBTQ+ owned businesses, professionals, and strongest community allies at the 3nd Annual Upstate SC LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Gala!  You'll hear from Chamber President Tyler Prescott about our major successes in 2024 and a look forward in 2025. 

To nominate a business for a chance to win an award, please click here!

The Fabulous Master of Ceremonies will be presenting our award categories of LGBTQ+ Business of the Year, Allied Business of the Year, Outstanding Corporate Advocate of the Year, LGBTBE® Certified Business of the Year, People's Choice, Chamber Legislative Advocate of the Year, Employee Resource Group of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, Supplier Diversity Advocate of the Year, and Corporate Partner of the Year!

Full course meal will be served and a complementary open beer and wine bar will be available! Our DJ for the night is Chamber Member Eric Spears from Bowtie Events, so dancing is highly encouraged and likely unavoidable! A special drag performance will be happening! Photographs will be courtesy of Danielle Paul Photography.

Dress Code: Formal Pride Professional - traditional gala wear and a little sparkle are encouraged. (Anything you would wear to a wedding we would consider formal but come dressed in what makes you feel most proud)

Ticket Prices: Chamber member ticket price is $75 and non-member price is $100. (As always, and in everything, we are committed to ensuring access for all people, regardless of financial means, so a number of gratis tickets are available for folks with financial barriers - don't hesitate to fill out this form if you qualify, because we want you to be there!) Financial Scholarship Form

Table Reservations: Do not miss out on VIP table reservations. Each VIP table reservation comes with 8 Gayla tickets. The cost of the VIP tables are $500 for members and $700 for non-members. 

Covid-19 accommodations: guests are encouraged to get fully vaccinated and take the precautions they are most comfortable with. Masks are not mandatory. 

Sponsorship opportunities for businesses are still available. Email stacey@upstatelgbt.org or click here for more information, so you don't miss out on a great opportunity to support your local community and highlight your business!