Join us in New York City for the entrepreneurial event of the year!

The StartOut Awards is the premier celebration of the nation’s LGBTQ+ entrepreneurial community. Our signature event recognizes outstanding LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs across industries. 

By recognizing and honoring business leaders for outstanding representation of the LGBTQ+ community, the StartOut Awards bring further visibility and prominence to the dynamic, innovative, and exceptionally diverse field of LGBTQ+ community members fueling the American entrepreneurial spirit. 

2025 Awardees

Sophia Bush

Lieutenant Colonel Jennifer N. Pritzker
Peter Sisson Next Generation Award (Announced Live at Event)

Emcee
Heidi N Closet

DJ 

Parker Phillips

Honorary Chair

Tristan Schukraft

Co-Chairs

Erica Bacon

Miguel A. Lopez

Host Committee

Alex Capecelatro & Brian Stevens
Brennen Carter
Joan Cute
Alexander-Ali Dalipi
Robert D’Annibale
AJ DeLeón
Patrick Doherty
Patrick Driscoll
Genesis Garcia
Sidd Gavirneni
Charlotte Hamilton Rick Kleczkowski

Bryan Janeczko & Terry Young Rick Kleczkowski
Sean Livingston
Hernan Lopez & Scott Velasquez
Brian Lucksinger
Yosh Miller
Ryan Mulcock
Paddy Pilkington
Spencer Schrage & Sean Coghlan
Jason Scott
Andres Wydler
Pete Zheng

If you have questions, please email info@outshineevents.com.

Interested in corporate sponsorship opportunities? Please reach out to us at info@startout.org.