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 AwardThis 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.

Please join in for this magnificent event!