During these tumultuous and often dark times, the one thing that has remained constant, is the strength and resiliency of our community. Throughout 2020, these leaders pivoted to continue to serve our community during a global pandemic and financial crisis, stood up against systemic racial injustice, and served as an example to us all of what it looks like when businesses "walk the walk." Join GSBA in honoring 2020's business leaders and champions of justice during the virtual 40th Annual GSBA Business & Humanitarian Awards: Forward Vision.

Meet the Recipients




Your registration will directly benefit small business recovery through the GSBA Ready for Business Fund. Click "register" above to register. The following registration options are available:

Community Member: $0
- Receive the link to attend the main event
- Invitation to join the general pre-show virtual reception

Small Business Shopper: $25
- $25 tax-deductible donation to the Ready for Business Fund
- Receive the link to attend the main event
- Invitation to join the general pre-show virtual reception

Small Business Customer: $50
- $50 tax-deductible donation to the Ready for Business Fund
- Receive the link to attend the main event
- Invitation to join general pre-show virtual reception

Small Business Patron: $250
- $250 tax-deductible donation to the Ready for Business Fund
- Receive the link to attend the main event
- Invitation to join pre-show virtual reception

Small Business Investor: $500
- $500 tax-deductible donation to the Ready for Business Fund
- Receive the link to attend the main event 
- Virtual room for you and nine guests for the pre-show virtual reception
- Mention and thank you during the program and on the GSBA website as a Ready for Business Fund Champion

Small Business Champion: $1000
- $1000 investment in a Ready for Business Microgrant to support small business recovery
- Receive the link to attend the main event
- Virtual room for you and nine guests for the pre-show virtual reception
- Mention and thank you during the program and on the GSBA website as a Ready for Business Fund Champion

Even though we can't celebrate together in-person this year, GSBA has partnered with GSBA Member Gourmondo to offer delicious catering packages to enjoy as you watch the 40th Annual Business & Humanitarian Awards, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the GSBA Ready for Business Fund.

Order Your Specialty Box Here

Gourmondo's specialty boxes are designed specifically to enhance virtual events at home, with each box coming with an entree item, hand-crafted appetizers, a crisp salad, and dessert. Guests can choose from the Mesquite Salmon, Coriander Beef, Berbere Chicken, or Ancient Grain dinner boxes. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options are available. Ordering is quick and easy, and don't forget to use the coupon code GSBA218 to place your order and give back to the Ready for Business Fund.

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