Asia’s not-for-profit Community Business has announced that the deadline for 2020 Hong Kong LGBT+ Inclusion Awards has now been extended until 21st February 2020. The non-profit decided to extend the deadline for those not able to submit nominations as a result of the difficult situation in Hong Kong arising from the Coronavirus outbreak.
These ‘prestigious’ awards recognise the ‘exceptional dedication and accomplishments’ of individuals and organisations in promoting LGBT+ equality and inclusion in Hong Kong.
The awards are open to qualifying Hong Kong-based organisations and individuals, and it’s free to enter, confirmed the organiser. Candidates can be nominated for the following categories:
Organisation Awards
LGBT+ Network Award (sponsored by Credit Suisse)
LGBT+ Newcomer Award
LGBT+ Marketing Award (sponsored by HSBC)
LGBT+ Customer Engagement Award (sponsored by Manulife)
LGBT+ Travel & Tourism Award (new category this year)
Individual Awards
LGBT+ Executive Sponsor Award
LGBT+ Inclusion Champion Award (sponsored by AXA)
LGBT+ Ally Award
Community Awards
LGBT+ Community Impact Award (sponsored by Goldman Sachs)
LGBT+ Youth Champion Award
DRIVING LGBT+ INCLUSION
“Being either a finalist or a winner of our LGBT+ Inclusion Awards has provided both organisations and individuals with an important platform for them to promote and amplify their meaningful efforts in driving LGBT+ inclusion,” said Community Business.
The deadline for making a nomination is 12th February 2020. The winners will be announced at the 2020 LGBT+ Inclusion Gala Dinner on 15th May 2020.
For more information on the awards or to make a nomination, click here.