MILWAUKEE, WI – The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the winners of its 2025 Business Awards, recognizing excellence among businesses and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in strengthening and advancing Wisconsin’s LGBTQ+ and allied business community.
“These awards celebrate the businesses and individuals driving innovation, leadership, and growth within our diverse business network,” said Jason Rae, President & CEO of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. “Each of our winners exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose, foster inclusion, and contribute to a thriving, equitable economy for LGBTQ+ and allied businesses across Wisconsin.”
The recipients of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber’s 2025 Business Awards are:
- Corporate Partner of the Year: von Briesen & Roper s.c.
- LGBTQ Business of the Year: Renovation Sells Madison
- Allied Business of the Year: Miss Ruby Bridal
- Nonprofit Organization of the Year: Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project, Inc.
- Business Resource Group of the Year: Catalent Biologics’ LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, LEARN
- John Ross Pruess Business Leader of the Year: Joseph Rogan-Nordstrom
- Advocates of the Year: Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s Diverse Business Development Team
The Chamber will celebrate these winners at the 2025 Business Awards: Night OUT at the Museum, presented by BMO, on Thursday, November 13, at 5:00 p.m. at the Milwaukee Public Museum. The evening will feature networking, a hosted bar, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and a special awards ceremony recognizing these outstanding honorees.
To learn more about each of these awards, visit our website at wislgbtchamber.com/membership-awards.
