PSBJ Business of Pride 10th Annual Ceremony

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Celebrating a Decade of Pride & Progress!

Join the Puget Sound Business Journal, in partnership with GSBA, as we proudly present the 10th Annual Business of Pride Event—a milestone celebration that takes Pride Month to new heights!

This premier event is the can't-miss kickoff to Pride Month 2025, where we come together to honor the incredible leaders, businesses, and allies driving change and championing equality in our community. For the past decade, we've shined a light on those making a lasting impact, and this year, we’re raising the bar even higher.

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Honoring Outstanding Voices & LGBTQ+ Business Excellence

We received an inspiring number of nominations, and at this year’s event, we’ll be recognizing the 2025 Outstanding Voices—LGBTQ+ business leaders and advocates who are shaping the future of inclusivity and success in the Puget Sound region. In addition, we’ll unveil the highly anticipated rankings of the Largest LGBTQ+ Owned Businesses, celebrating their growth, resilience, and contributions to our local economy.

Agenda

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Event check-in and networking cocktail hour with tray pass and food stations.

5:00 p.m – 6:00 p.m. - Awards Ceremony

6:00 p.m - 6:30 p.m. - Dessert Reception

2025 Outstanding Voices Honorees

Emily Nee, Brooks

Linda di Lello Morton, Terra Plata

Rocky Fong, JPMorgan Chase

Debra George, Discover Burien

Charlie Hunts, Charlie's Queer Books

Leah Koshiyama, Salesforce

Ilona Lohrey, GSBA

Edgar Longoria, Entre Hermanos

Esther Lucero, Seattle Indian Health Board

Jaimee Marsh, FEEST

Jeff Pelletier, Board & Vellum

Todd Shivley, Ensemble

Victoria Slade, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Gary Szeredy, The Hall Group

Anthony Varona, Seattle University School of Law

Lifetime Achievement: Roger Nyhus, Former U.S. Ambassador to Barbados

Event Questions: 
Blaine Streske
Director of Events
bstreske@bizjournals.com

Sponsorship Opportunities
Emily Kleiner
Director of Advertising
ekleiner@bizjournals.com