Introducing the
2019 LGBTQ+ Community Advocate Award
About the Award

This award recognizes contributions to or advocacy on behalf of the LGBTQ+ communities in the Madison, Wisconsin area. Individuals who have contributed in one or more of the following ways are eligible for consideration:

• Elevated the status of LGBTQ+ identified persons and/or allies.
  
• Helped to improve community policies affecting LGBTQ+ identified persons.
  
• An individual who has been a strong advocate for inclusion and diversity within the LGBTQ+ community
  
• Enhanced visibility and awareness of LGBTQ+ issues.
  
• Must be nominated by a member or sponsor organization.
  
• Must be a person or business/organization residing in Dane County who is working to advance the equality and quality of the life for the LGBTQ+ community
  
• The winner will be voted on by the Board of Directors
  
• Board of Directors are ineligible to receive the award
  
• Diversity of nominees must be considered. Care must be taken when selecting the winner to ensure ethnic, racial, gender, and orientation
• Please send your nominations including a brief summary of why the person or business/organization is qualified to receive this award to info@openmadison.org

Nominations are due by January 31, 2019. The recipient will be recognized at the OPEN Annual Dinner on March 15, 2019.