On Friday night, I had the distinct honor of attending the Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce 2010 Community Awards Dinner at the W-Atlanta Midtown hosted by the extraordinarily talented Tom Sullivan.
For more than 15 years, AGLCC has been a strong advocate for the growth and development of the LGBT community and its allies. The nonprofit organization’s mission is creating advocacy through economics, which enables businesses to have a voice as LGBT-owned or LGBT-friendly.
Every year, the organization gathers for a glitzy night of celebration. This particular awards dinner was buzzing with camaraderie and excitement as its members waited to see who would be honored for their commitment to business, community service and advocacy. In addition to a seated dinner, attendees were also treated to a silent auction to raise money for AGLCC, as well as live musical performances.
The 2010 Community Award Winners:
Business Woman of the Year: Renee Weese, Minerva Planning Group
Business Man of the Year: Matt Hennie, Project Q Atlanta
Member of the Year: Pam Schloemer, Schloemer Bookkeeping
Guardian Angel: For The Kid In All of Us
Corporate Ally: Turner Broadcasting, Inc.
Lifetime Achievement Recipient: Linda Bryant, Charis Books and More
Not only does the AGLCC support and celebrate its members, but it also gives the community a vital tool for discerning which companies to support in Atlanta—those which also support them. To learn more about the AGLCC and peruse the directory of members, visit http://www.atlantagaychamber.org.
