Greater Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its annual program that directly impacts the local LGBTQ+ business community. Sponsored by PNC Bank, this program provides an annual $5,000 award to TWO IBA Member-owned business (Community Member Level or higher) that demonstrates a well-defined plan for growth, including innovation, sustainability, and ongoing contribution to the community.

Award Qualifications

Nominees must be:

• An IBA member business (as of submission deadline) in good standing
• A registered business headquartered within the IBA’s geographic region (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia counties, Pennsylvania; Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer, or Salem counties New Jersey; or New Castle County, Delaware).
• in business before January 1^st, 2026
• a privately held company
• in compliance with all applicable laws and regulation
• a legal resident of the United States
• at least 18 years of age.

Selection Process

• Application form, including 1 letter of recommendation must be received by midnight on May 29, 2026.
• Award applications are reviewed by a committee of representatives from the IBA and PNC Bank.
• Award finalists may be invited for interviews with the selection committee.
• The winner is announced and will be presented with a check for $5,000 at
  IBA’s Business Leaders Luncheon, on June 16, 2026.

How to Apply

A link to the complete application via Google Forms can be found here.

The award application and all materials will become the property of the IBA and will not be returned.

Questions? Contact the IBA at iba@ThinkIBA.com or (215) 557-0190.  Not an IBA Member?  JOIN TODAY!