2026 Out + Excellent Awards Nominations and Public Voting Form

The Out + Excellent Gala celebrates bold leadership, cultural excellence, and transformative community impact. Each year, we honor visionary individuals and organizations who are shaping the future across Black, Brown, LGBTQ+, and women-led communities.

We invite the public to participate in a powerful movement of recognition and support by submitting nominations and voting for the leaders who inspire them most.

This year’s honorees will be formally announced and celebrated on stage at the 2nd Annual Out + Excellent Gala in Oakland, California.

Your Full Name *

Email *

Phone *

Current City *

State of Residence *

Section #2:

Name Your Nominee

Who would you like to Nominate? (Individual or Org) *

Is your Nominee a Individual or Organization? *

Individual

Organization

Nominee Instagram or Website *

Nominee Email (if known)

Nominee Phone (if known)

What city and state is the Nominee located in?

Section #3:

Impact

How has their work uplifted Black, Brown, LGBTQ+, and/or woman-led communities? *

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