Award Categories

The Gratitude Gala will be acknowledging and awarding exceptional individuals, businesses and organizations in the following categories:

Nomination deadline: August 30, 2023

Inclusion Leader
Inclusion Leader – Organization who belongs to MAC and has made strides in the community through their business, through business expansion, hiring of staff, DEI programs or community spirit.
Non-Profit or Philanthropic Star of the Year
Non-Profit or Philanthropic Star of the Year – Non-Profit Organization who has helped members or entrepreneurs with resources to help them succeed.
Partnership/MAC Champion
Partnership/MAC Champion – Organization who has partnered with MAC to achieve a program, or organizational goal that impacted members or community and has helped advance the Mission of MAC.
Large Business of the Year – (25+ Employees)
Large Business of the Year – (25+ Employees) – Organization who belongs to MAC and has made strides in the community through their business, through business expansion, hiring of staff, DEI programs or community spirit.
Small Business of the Year (1-24 Employees)
Small Business of the Year (1-24 Employees) – Organization who belongs to MAC and has made strides in the community through their business, through business expansion, hiring of staff, DEI programs or community spirit.
Volunteer of the Year
Volunteer of the Year: An individual or group who has dedicated volunteer time to help MAC achieve its mission.
Founders Award
Founders Award: Organization who embodies the values and vision of MAC’s Founders

Nommination submissions are now closed.