PNC Bank LGBTQ+ Business Award - Independence Business Alliance

At least one IBA Member business to receive a $5,000 cash award to support its plan for growth!

Greater Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its annual program that directly impacts the local LGBTQ+ business community. Sponsored by PNC Bank, this program provides an annual $5,000 award to an IBA Member-owned business (Business Networker Level Membership or higher) that demonstrates a well-defined plan for growth, including innovation, sustainability, and ongoing contribution to the community.

Award Qualifications

Nominees must be:

An IBA member business (as of submission deadline) in good standing
A registered business headquartered within the IBA’s geographic region (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia counties, Pennsylvania; Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer, or Salem counties New Jersey; or New Castle County, Delaware).
in business before January 1^st, 2025
a privately held company
in compliance with all applicable laws and regulation
a legal resident of the United States
at least 18 years of age.

Selection Process

Application form, including 1 letter of recommendation must be received by midnight on May 30, 2025.
Award applications are reviewed by a committee of representatives from the IBA and PNC Bank.
Award finalists may be invited for interviews with the selection committee.
The winner is announced and will be presented with a check for $5,000 at
IBA’s Business Leaders Luncheon, June 25, 2025.