Richard A. Chicotel served as the CFO of Shorenstein Properties, one of the country’s most distinguished real estate organizations, for many years until his unexpected death in 2012. After his passing, Rich left behind a legacy of commitment to the LGBTQ+ MBA community, to service, and to mentorship. 

The goal of the Rich Chicotel LGBTQ+ Leadership Award is to highlight those MBA students and/or recent alumni who are following in Rich’s footsteps, including his commitment to the community, to service, and to mentorship. For more information on Rich’s legacy, click here. 

Award winners will receive a $2,500 cash award for each recipient, a presentation of the award at the ROMBA Conference, and much more. A full list of award benefits may be found on the nomination page. Nominations for 2025 will open in the spring.