Join us in celebrating LGBTQ+ business excellence at one of the most dynamic, high-profile events of the year — the 2025 Business Pride Awards on June 12! This is your opportunity to showcase your commitment to inclusion, innovation, and economic empowerment while gaining unmatched visibility among Kansas City's most engaged professionals.
When you sponsor, you're not just supporting an event — you're investing in a thriving, diverse business community.
Sponsorship comes with amazing benefits, including:
-
- On-Stage Moment - Be on the stage to present an award
- Custom, personalized gifts
- Early access and networking opportunities
- Exclusive branding placements
- And more!
Let your brand shine where it matters most. Align with purpose, stand with pride, and celebrate the changemakers building a more vibrant, inclusive economy.
Sponsorship information:
Thank you to our sponsors:
Awards Info!
We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for this year’s Business Pride Awards—outstanding individuals and organizations who exemplify leadership, innovation, and impact within our LGBTQ+ and allied business community. Now it’s your turn to help decide the winners: voting is open to all current Mid-America LGBT Chamber members and will close on Tuesday, May 7.
2025 Business Pride Finalists
Ally of the Year
Valerie Coyazo, Evergy
Jessica Mumma, Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City - Country Club Plaza
Eileen Weir, Centric
Chamber Champion of the Year
Joel Barrett, KC Rainbow Tour
Kira Johnston-Owens, First Citizens Bank
Ricky Walker, Burns & McDonnell
Corporate Partner of the Year
Burns & McDonnell
Centric
Commerce Bank
Employee Resource Group of the Year
Commerce Bank
Henderson Companies
Turner Construction
Government Official of the Year
Caleb Clifford, Chief of Staff, Jackson County
Brandon Woodard, Kansas State Representative
LGBTBE Business of the Year
Dutzel's Catering
Gaels Public House
On Tap
Non-Profit of the Year
CASA of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties
Kansas City Art Institute
KC CARE Health Center
2024 Business Pride Awards Photos
Previous winners
Chamber Champion of the Year - James Maiden, McCownGordon
Ally of the Year - Michelle Patterson Wimes, Children's Mercy Kansas City
Non-Profit of the Year - Planned Parenthood Great Plains
LGBTBE Business of the Year - Anna Knutson Photography
Employee Resource Group of the Year - UMB
Government Official of the Year - Officer Alex Saragusa (Award was received on behalf of Officer Saragusa by Officer Morgan Davis)
Organization of the Year - GEHA