Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Equality

First recognized Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce in the U.S. honors members and organizations that champion diversity End Quote

Atlanta, GA (1888PressRelease) July 22, 2010 - More than 25 nominees will be celebrated at the Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce's (AGLCC) 2010 Community Awards Dinner.

"The AGLCC was the first recognized Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce in the U.S., " said Ted Bruner AGLCC president. " Our organization believes in marking milestones and will honor Atlanta's most progressive leaders."

Held August 20 at the W Atlanta Midtown, the 2010 Community Awards Dinner features a silent auction, reception and dinner. VIP tickets are $130 and $99 for General Admission. The hotel is offering dinner attendees a special nightly rate of $129; tickets can be purchased in advance at www.atlantagaychamber.org. Additional information is also available on LinkedIn and Facebook.

The Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce's prime purpose is advocating equality though economics. Since 1988, the organization has successfully championed several issues and represents more than 350 business members reaching over 3000 employees.

2010 Community Awards Dinner Nominees

Business Woman of the Year
Female business leader who has made valuable contributions to the Atlanta LGBT community business community, the nominees are:
• Simone Bell, Georgia State Representative (D-58)
• Laura Douglas-Brown, GA Voice
• Cindy Gardner, Life Touch Coaching
• Renee Weese, Minerva Planning Group
• Kelly Spurgeon & Pam Ridgway, Advantage Graphics

Business Man of the Year
Male business leader who has made valuable contributions to the Atlanta LBGT business community, the nominees are:
• Matt Hennie, Project Q Atlanta
• David Hober, Hober Realty
• Rick Kern, MixIt Marketing
• Gary Raches, Midtown IT
• Thomas Ryan, Carma Productions

Member of the Year
AGLCC member who is an innovative and inspiring entrepreneur in the Atlanta LGBT community, the nominees are:
• The Artmore Hotel
• John Benthal, The Mission Motif
• Georgia International Convention Center (GICC)
• Perry Phillips, PerriSparkle Cleaning Services
• Pam Schloemer, Schloemer Bookkeeping

Corporate Ally
Outstanding corporation that has shown strong leadership and support for the Atlanta LGBT community, the nominees are:
• Carma Productions
• The Coca Cola Company
• Cooper Atlanta Transportation
• SunTrust
• Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

Guardian Angel
Non-profit leader or organization who provides exceptional service to the LGBT community, the nominees are:
• For the Kid In All of Us
• Gay Fathers of Atlanta
• Out on Film
• Positive Impact
• Stonewall Bar Association

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