Have you had that Friday craving for some fish! Or maybe you know of a finger-licking bar-b-que spot. And nothing speaks to a hungry person's stomach better than momma's home-style cooking. We have a variety of palettes and this category includes them all from American-Fare to Soul Food submit your favorite food place.
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Nominees included:
A Taste of Julia's -
Alabama's Fish Bar
Alabama Que
Aunt Flora's House of Soul
Erica's Soul Food
Goodies Bar-b-que
Island Frydays -
Lavida's Extra Touch Deli
Lil Ron's
Soul Food
Mahogany's Cafe and Grill
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Millie's
MIXX Ultra Lounge
Ms. Helens Grill @ Findlay Market
New Orleans To Go
Ollie's Trolley
Rachel's Bar-B-Que & Soul
Rasheedah's Deli & Catering
Rhino's Live
Scott's BBQ
Something Serious BBQ |
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Young? Single? Grown and Sexy? Music Lover? Nominate the hottest nightlife scene in Cincinnati! Can either be a location or an event.
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Nominees included:
1st Fridays
3rd Saturdays
Beat Lounge Beat Battle
Brandy's Lounge -
Club Aqua
Friday Night Live @ The Word Family LIfe Center
Fun Factory Skate Center
Godfathers
Lincoln Court Laurel Homes Reunion
Lure
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Mardi Gras - Omega Psi Phi
Melange
MIXX Ultra Lounge -
Mr Pitifuls
Phat Daddy's
Fraternity - Beta Iota Chapter
Rhino's Live
Saturday Night Live
Seecretz
The Joneses @ Mr. Pitiful's
The Zone
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| Which DJ keeps your favorite spot hot? He/She knows just the right tunes to set the mood. Nominees in this category keep the crowd moving. |
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Nominees included:
Apryl Reign
Bill Chapel
Chris Paul
David Bright (aka DJ Rude)
DJ Dimepiece
DJ Drizzle
DJ EASZ
DJ Nikki Suede
DJ Marv
DJ Pillo
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DJ Rare Groove
DJ Sean B
DJ Sean Kelly
DJ Vader -
King James
Marcus Mitchell aka DJ Skandal
Mighty Joe Young
Nate The Great
Perry Simmons - |
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| Hey Mr. DJ keep playing that song! Whether their talking and keeping you informed, or playing the latest sounds on your radio, who's your favorite Radio Personality/DJ. |
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Nominees included:
Avery Corbin
Bishop Bobby Hilton
DJ Dimepiece
DJ Perry Simmons
DJ NOC
DJ Skillz -
Faith Daniels
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Jade West
Lincoln Ware -
Mr. Lamont
Nathan Ivey
P. Ann Everson Price
Simone Party
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| Faith has always been a bedrock of our community, nominate your favorite Church or House of Worship. |
Christ Emmanuel Christian Fellowship |
Nominees included:
Allen Temple AME Church
Burress Temple Church of God
Beulah Baptist Church
Bread of Life Church
Christ Emmanuel Christian Fellowship -
Cincinnati Bible Way Church
Corinthian Baptist Church
Crossroads Community Church
First Baptist Church of West College Hill
Good New COGIC
Gray Road Church of Christ
Greater Emanuel Apostolic Temple
Greater Harvest Church
Greater New Hope Baptist Church
Higher Ground Ministries Family Center
House of Refuge Baptist Church
Inspirational Baptist Church
Jerriel Baptist Church
Light of the World Ministries
Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church |
Mt. Zion Baptist Church - Woodlawn
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Glendale
New Beginning Covenant Church
New Friendship Baptist Church
New Jerusalem Baptist Church
New Mission Missionary Baptist Church
New Prospect Baptist Church
Overflow Ministries Covenant Church
Quinn Chapel AME Church
Rockdale Baptist Church
Rose Chapel
Solid Rock Church
Southern Baptist Church -
St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church
The Word Fellowship Church
Word of Deliverence
York Street United Methodist Church
Zion Global Ministries
Zion Hill Community Church
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| To be or not to be...that's not the question in this category. Do you follow a local band or actor or spoken word artist? Show them some love and nominate them for best performing artist! |
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Nominees included:
Amp Teez (Rapper)
Anthony D. Davis (Actor)
Angelique Johnson (Actress)
Archie Byers & Remnant (Gospel Group)
Basic Truth (Band)
Brian Keith (Singer)
Bruce Menefield (Musician)
Carpe Diem (Band)
Charles Fold (Gospel Singer)
Chauntel McKenzie (Actress)
Deanna Dukes (Singer)
DeVonte (Singer)
Eclipse (Band)
"Element" - Vernon Jackson (Spoken Word)
Groove Crew Band (Band)
Jameze (Singer)
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Jay Ober (Singer)
Jay Jay Dailey (Singer)
Jerome Johnson (Singer)
Kathy Wade (Singer)
Lady J - Shades of J (Spoken Word)
Nate White Band (Band)
P Ann Everson Price (Singer)
Premium Blend (Band)
Psalmist Doris Stokes (Gospel Singer)
Ran (Rapper - Spoken Word) -
Rhtyhmic Sounds of New "J" (Church Choir) -
Second Wind (Band)
Southern Baptsist Mass Choir (Church Choir)
The Joneses (Band) |
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| A picture is truly worth a thousand words. Whether it's photography, art, or any other form of visual art - this category is for those that capture/express ideas in still format. |
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Nominees included:
Annie Ruth (Artist)
Brian Joiner (Artist)
Melvin Grier (Photographer)
Darryl Lambert (Photographer)
Steven Easley (Photographer)
Eddie Woods (Photographer)
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Elliott Jordan (Artist)
Mannie/Stan Davis (Artist) -
Monique Brent (Artist)
Phillip Hutchison (Artist)
Ryan Leary (Artist) -
Shawn D (Photographer)
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| Do you have a teacher that always went the extra mile for you or your child? Nominees in this category can cover pre-school through college professors. |
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Nominees included:
Bakari B. Booker (Intervention Specialist) -
Crystal Bossard (Professor, Cincinnati State)
Dorothy Davis (Teacher, College Hill Fundamental Academy)
Evelyn Manggrum (Retired)
Frances Belle (Withrow)
Gary Dixon (Cheviot Middle School)
James Dugan (College of Mount St. Joseph)
Kim Shay (Roselawn Condon School)
LaShaunda Ewing (National College)
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Lillian Carter (North Avondale Montessori School)
Lisa Chenault Fooks (Rockdale Academy)
Mary Stucky (College Conservatory of Music)
Sharon Draper
Tasha Fleming (VLT Academy)
Toresa Jenkins (South Avondale)
Tyran Stallings (Rockdale Academy)-
Vicky Gray (Schiel Primary School)
Wanda Murdock (Walnut Hills)
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| Who do you trust with your toddler? Good child care is essential for every parent. Nominate your favorite day care. |
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Nominees included:
Beyond Loving & Learning Child Care Center
Inspirational Baptist Church Learning Center
Kids R Kids
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Little Learners Day Care
Precious Lil' Angels -
Southern Baptist Child Care Center -
Wesley Education Center for Children and Families
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| Who's the doctor that takes the extra few minutes to explain something to you? Or is available to you if you have questions? Nominate them for Best Physician. |
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Nominees included:
Dr. Brad Jackson - Pediatrician -
Dr. Clarence Lamb Jr. - OBGyn
Dr. Keith Melvin - Internal Medicine
Dr. Juanita Gaines - Internal Medicine
Dr. Terrance Poole, DDS - Dentist
Dr. Camille Crawford - Pediatrician
Dr. Chandra Gravely - OB/Gyn
Dr. Chris Lewis - Family Medicine
Dr. Estrelita Dixon - Internal Medicine
Dr. Hezekiah Shani - Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Dr. Joseph Hackworth - Cardiologist -
Dr. Lisa Green - Pediatrician
Dr. Nita Walker - Internal Medicine
Dr. Rachael Coleman - Internal Medicine
Dr. Robyn F. Chatman - Family Medicine
Dr. Shantel Thomas, Ph.D - Counseling
Dr. Walter Bowers - OB/Gyn
Dr. Elbert Nelson - OB/Gyn
Dr. Kelli Boyd - Family Medicine
Dr. Yulonda Watkins - Preventive Medicine
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| Professional membership and community organizations are an integral part of who we are and what we do in our spare time. Whether its assisting in member development or addressing community needs, who's the organization that is always getting involved? |
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Nominees included:
100 Black Men of Greater Cincinnati
African American Chamber of Commerce -
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Delta Gamma Lambda Chapter
Cincinnati African American Firefighters (CAFA)
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. - Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter
Greater Cincinnati Urban League
GRYP Youth Ministry of New Prospcet Baptist
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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Cincinnati Alumni Chapter
National Black MBA Association - Cincinnati Chapter
NAACP - Cincinnati Chapter -
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. - Beta Iota Chapter
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. - Epsilon Lambda Sigma Chapter
Young Ladies of Aiken
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - Cincinnati Chapter
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| We must dress to impress. From stylish trends to bargain basement pricing - where is your favorite African-American owned clothing store for you to get your gear? |
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Nominees included:
3N1 Men's Fashions
Hard II Knock Shoppe -
Head Fashions By Lula
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House of Adam
Original Thought Required (OTR) -
Paris J Boutique
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| Our look is never complete without a perfectly styled head of hair! Who is the stylist that always keeps you looking your best...from colors to weaves to cuts to excellent service, who's your pick? |
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Nominees included:
Aljeana Turner - NADI Hair Spa
Angel Johnson
Bobbie Brooks - Joli Maison Beauty Salon
Brandy Henderson
Bridgette Haley - Jenes House of Beauty
Bridgette Taylor - Mane Attraction Hair Salon
Carolyn Stewart - Styles and Curls -
Chawnte Fletcher
Crystal Lockett - Flair Hair Studio
Danita Simmons - Danita's Fine Designs
Dionne Bess - Chic Hair Studio
Gail Glover - Polished To a T
Geneva Richardson - Sheer Perfection
Janel Harris - Studio 33
JayMicah Wilkinson - GloBeauty Lounge
Jeanine Wright - Mitchells in Kenwood
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Jewel Hindsman - A Polished Touch
Joyce Gibson - Chic Beauty Salon
Katrelle - The Studio
Keasha Patterson - Vanity Solutions
Kim Bibbs - Swinging Styles
Kim Evans-Walker - Escapades Hair & Nail Gallery
Koree Thatcher - Salon Essentials
LaToya Canady
LeeAnn - Mazuma Hair Salon
Marishna Carter - Cafe Beauty
Mia McMurty - Flair Hair Studio
Nicole Gallagher - Salon Favor
Rammecco Lattimore - Hair It Is
Sabrina McClendon - Exquisite Beauty Spa
Shanelle Lawrence - DJ's Image
Sharon 'Weavemaster' Shearer -
Teresa Cornist - DJ's Image II
Tina Sykes - Salons of Kenwood
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| Who's the Cincinnati barber that keeps your lines? From trims to edges, to fades which barber keeps you looking on point? |
Laron Muhammad - Supreme Styles
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Nominees included:
Aaron Martin - The Studio
Andre Ingills - K.N.A.P.P.S Barber Salon
Bill Traylor - Bill's Barbershop
Carl - Carl Street Barbershop
Charlie D. Johnson Jr. - Bill's Barber & Style
Darryl Lambert - The Studio
David Malone - Image Makers
Devin - Incredible Creations
Fresh - Ed's Barber Shop (Evanston)
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Greg Spencer - The Studio
Jake - Bill's Barbershop -
Jawayne Woodard - TrendSetters
Laron Muhammad - Supreme Styles -
Mike Edwards - Premier Cuts
Shawn Cureton - On Point
Phil - Irby's
Rod Hampton - X Quisite Cut Z
Ted Johnson - Ted's Barbershop
Tony White - Verlord's Hair Palace
Vonn Banks - Incredible Creations
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| It's all about the details! Did you attend a memorbale event where the details were flawless? Did your wedding planner add those special touches, dot every "i", and cross every t? Wedding and event planning is a special job that requires a special person...nominate your favorite. |
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| Nominees include:
Ife Bell - 20/5th Hour
Ameenah Hall - Kamaria Productions
Athena Bentley
Cassandra Robinson - Casscan Productions
Claudia Abercrumbie - The Abercrumbie Group
Details 2 Decor
LaStarr Rivers - Starr Treatment -
Mia Sears - Posh V.I.P. -
Monica Magette - I'Moni Events, LLC
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Monique Patterson - Monique's Events
Natalie R Taylor - Spa Party Planner
Sharhonda Spears - Above and Beyond Planning
Stephanie Murray - Cherished Moments Event Planning & Consulting
Shari Lee - Lee Entertainment and Event Planning (LEEP)
Wilma Rosser - Celebrations
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| Do you regularly follow a blog written by a local African-American? Whether the topic is sports or arts show them some love and nominate them for this category. |
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| Nominees include:
Chenese Bean Blog
Ed The Sports Fan -
Hard 2 Knock Shoppe - Keith Reed's Money Corner
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Mike's Clarity
The Fabulous Duo
The Style Sample
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