3/27/25

Honoring LGBTQ+ Leaders: 2025 GSBA Impact Award Winners Announced

πŸŽ‰ What an incredible night at the 2025 GSBA Impact Awards! πŸŽ‰ Seattle Town Hall was buzzing with energy as we celebrated the amazing individuals, businesses, and organizations making a real difference in the LGBTQ+ and allied communities across Washington State. ✨


Hosted by the fantastic Besa Gordon (Back2Besa) and Trae Holiday (The Day With Trae), the evening was filled with inspiration, joy, and a whole lot of celebration. πŸ₯‚ From festive streamers and delicious food to heartfelt speeches and powerful stories, it was a night to remember.


These awards highlight the resilience, innovation, and leadership within our community, emphasizing the importance of building a more inclusive economy. It's all about uplifting those who lead with vision, uplift others, and create positive change. 🌟


And now, let's give a huge round of applause to the incredible winners of the 2025 GSBA Impact Awards:


πŸ† GSBA: Capitol Hill Business of the Year: Maren Comendant, Nook & Cranny Books

πŸ† GSBA Community Leader of the Year: Rudd Schupp, Visit Seattle

πŸ† GSBA Corporate Leader of the Year: Emily Nee, Brooks Running

πŸ† GSBA Micro Business of the Year: Ashley Kay, Last Forever Images

πŸ† GSBA Nonprofit of the Year: Danni Askini, Gender Justice League

πŸ† GSBA Small Business of the Year: Nat Stratton-Clark, CafΓ© Flora

πŸ† GSBA Community Superstar: Adra Boo


These winners are truly making a significant impact, and we're so proud to celebrate their achievements. The GSBA Impact Awards successfully created a safe and celebratory space where everyone could be themselves. It was a night of connection, inspiration, and community. 🌈


Thank you to everyone who made this event possible and to all who continue to support and uplift the LGBTQ+ and allied communities. We're stronger together! ❀️ #GSBAImpactAwards #LGBTQCommunity #Seattle #CommunityCelebration #Inclusivity #SupportLocal #AwardWinners

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