WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Gay Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) honored the work of US Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis with the NGLCC/American Airlines Award for her commitment to promoting equal employment laws for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people at the NGLCC National Awards Dinner.

According to The Hill, in addition to the secretary, the NGLCC honors select individuals and organizations for their courage and dedication to the community, honorees include Ernst & Young, Wells Fargo and Office Depot.