On Dec. 5, Georgia’s LGBTQ+ business community gathered at Brookhaven City Centre for a sold-out night celebrating the accomplishments of the community. At OUT Georgia’s 2025 Community Honors Celebration, leaders, non-profits, and small businesses took home awards for their impact on the LGBTQ+ community.
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Along with the night’s winners, who were selected by OUT Georgia members from community nominations, Mitchell Bowling was also honored with the Presidential Award. Selected directly by the Board President, this award honors someone whose dedication, leadership and service have strengthened OUT Georgia and contributed to the advancement of Georgia’s LGBTQ+ business community.
Congratulations to this year’s winners!
2025 Community Honors Award Winners
Business Leader of the Year: Mitchell Bowling
Community Leader of the Year: Steven Igarashi
Next Gen Leader of the Year: Liz Bachmann
Non-profit of the Year: Lost-n-Found Youth Center
Corporate Ally of the Year: Chase Bank
Small Business of the Year: Widlflower Social Media
New Business of the Year: Tonke Tea
OUT Georgia Business Alliance is an organization for LGBTQ+ and allied small businesses, non-profits, and corporations. To learn more and become a member, visit outgeorgia.org.