The Business Leader Award celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and advocacy within the 2SLGBTQI+ business community in Canada. This award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions through their business endeavors aimed at fostering greater inclusion and representation for 2SLGBTQI+ businesses and entrepreneurs.

This award acknowledges a corporation that is a leader in Canada that enhances 2SLGBTQI+ Business and supports the 2SLGBTQI+ community through commitment, activities and visibility. Winners of this award exemplify excellence and are anchors of the Canadian business ecosystem.

This award celebrates a business that is owned, operated and controlled, by a 2SLGBTQI+ individual(s) that has made a significant economic impact on the local/regional/national community, while making contributions to the 2SLGBTQI+ community in Canada.

This award recognizes outstanding achievement by a 2SLGBTQI+ young entrepreneur. The award is given to an individual who best exemplifies the qualities of effective leadership and innovative thinking, demonstrates growth potential, shows a high level of social, cultural, and environmental awareness, and has demonstrated commitment to both the 2SLGBTQI+ community and beyond.

The 2SLGBTQI+ Community Impact Award celebrates outstanding contributions by an individual, organization, or business that has made a significant and positive impact on the 2SLGBTQI+ community. This award recognizes efforts in promoting inclusivity, advocating for the community, and enhancing the well-being of 2SLGBTQI+ individuals through innovative programs, policies, and/or initiatives.

This award recognizes a Rainbow Registered organization that has demonstrated outstanding commitment to creating welcoming and inclusive environments for 2SLGBTQI+ individuals. The recipient has shown leadership in embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into their workplace culture, client experience, community engagement, and operational practices. This organization goes beyond compliance, becoming a visible champion of 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion within their industry and community.