The Black Girl Excellence Awards, is a national event that celebrates the important role that African American Women play in every industry of our society and the invaluable impact of positive representation.

According to the African American policy forum; Black girls have a higher incidence of emotional difficulties than any other group of girls. A recent study revealed that 67% of Black girls have indicated that they felt sad or hopeless for an extended period and according to the National Center for Education Statistics, Black girls’ suspension and expulsion rates were higher than any other group of girls. Now more than ever, our youth need strong role models.

We have a duty to ourselves and the generations that follow us to leave those that must walk our paths less broken than we were when we began the journey to womanhood. Our event The Black Girl Excellence Awards will honor some of the nation’s top professionals and will draw a diverse audience including parents, professionals, youth, teachers and other members of the community.

The Black Girl Excellence Awards, is a unique opportunity to generate goodwill with the community and to make positive impressions on the next generation of influencers and business owners. This event will highlight our Next Generation Vendors; who are business owners between the ages of 8-18 years of age at no cost to them! We are invested in leaving the road to womanhood and entrepreneurship less broken than it was when we found it.


Nomination Categories with Details 

The first five awards are meant to honor the standouts who excel in their respective areas.  These awards are reserve for individuals who exceed the expectations of their respective fields. 

• Educator of The Year
• Author of The Year
• Entrepreneur of The Year
• Medical Professional of The Year
• Health and Fitness Professional of The Year

 6. Arts and Culture Award: This award is designed to honor an artist who uses their platform to inspire and uplift.   This person exhibits a dedication to their craft and an investment in those that will follow in their footsteps. (Singer, Dancer, Poet, Model, Actress, Photographer etc.) 

7. Mentor of The Year: This award is dedicated to an individual who has taken on the often thankless but impactful task of mentoring the next generation of excellence. 

8. Humanitarian Award: The Humanitarian award was created to recognize outstanding individuals who dedicate their time to fighting indifference, intolerance and oppression of women and girls; and whose accomplishments are consistent with the goals of the Lifted Lifestyle. 

9. Next Generation Award: This award is dedicated to the next generation of excellence! It is designed to honor a girl who is actively seeking to maximize their potential and rise to the bar set before them.  This young person has an active presence in the community and strives for excellence in every area of her life. 

10 Sisterhood Award: This award is for an individual who creates a safe space for women of color to commune and connect.

11. Mental Health Professional of the Year: This award is to honor a woman who provides exceptional service to individuals and the community in the Mental Health field. 

12. Media Professional of the Year: This award honors a Media professional who spreads Black Girl Excellence throughout this field. (includes but not limited to producers, journalists, News/TV personalities, broadcasters, program researchers, social media managers etc.) 

13. Military Professional/Veteran of the Year: This award is designed to give recognition to a person serving or has previous served in the Military, and is committed to serving others and communities outside of the battlefield.  

14. Stylist of the Year: This award honors a beautician that exemplifies the best of her talent that adds to the self-care of Black Girl Excellence.  (Make-up Artists, Hair Stylists, Skin Care Practitioners, and Nail Artistry etc.)  

15. Law Enforcement Professional of the Year:  This award is acknowledging the service that a member of Law Enforcement provides to their community in the effort to not only provide safety but be a positive role model for others to follow.




Please join in for this magnificent event!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Swag Bag Sponsorship ($50) - Showcase your sample products and include your marketing material in our attendee swag bag (300 bags).

Partner Sponsorship ($250) - Sponsor a next generation vendor table and receive Your name/company name and logo on event program, your promotional material included in giveaway bags. We will also place your branded on a vendor table. This level of sponsorship allow us to let our youth vendors participate for free.  You will also receive two tickets to the event.

Presenting Sponsorship ($500) - Recognition during the event to our audience of hundreds. Your name/company name and logo on event program, event marketing materials, and your promotional material included in giveaway bags. You will also be featured on our website, and social media. Logo on sponsorship signage at the event. Four tickets to the event and special seating.

Premier Sponsorship ($1500) - Recognition during the event to our audience of hundreds. Your name/company name and logo on event program, event marketing materials, and your promotional material included in giveaway bags. You will also be featured on our website, social media and on sponsorship signage at the event. Logo on sponsorship signage at the event. Company specific signage and table at the event. Six tickets to the event and special seating. As well as mentioned in media.