2025 Nominee Categories

BEST WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS

BEST INNOVATIVE BUSINESS

BEST SOLOPRENEUR

BEST NEW BUSINESS

EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER

BEST YOUTHPRENEUR

SMALL BUSINESS OF YEAR

BEST WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS

The BBABC Best Woman-Owned Business Award will be presented to an outstanding Black woman entrepreneur excelling in her business, trailblazing the path for the next generation. Do you know a Black woman entrepreneur changing the game with a great business? Show your support and nominate your favorite woman owned business/s now.

BEST INNOVATIVE
BUSINESS

The BBABC Best Innovative Business Award will be presented to a Black owned business revolutionizing their industry with new innovative products or services or creating a new game-changing industry.

BEST SOLOPRENEUR

The BBABC Best Solopreneur Award will be presented to an outstanding entrepreneur holding down their business as a sole proprietor. That amazing entrepreneur wearing all the hats and still rocking their business. Let’s nominate all the great Solopreneurs out there doing their thing!

BEST NEW BUSINESS

The BBABC Best New Business Award will be presented to a new business that has launched since 2021. Do you know any new businesses who have excelled in their short time of operation, those who have seen exponential growth, and have blown the doors wide open. Show them some love and nominate them!

BEST YOUTHPRENEUR

The BBABC Best Youthpreneur will be presented to our rising stars! An entrepreneur under the age of 29 whom has taken the reigns of entreprenurship and is running an amazing business. Let’s shine a light on these inspiring young talents. Nominate your favorite young entrepreneur now!

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

The BBABC Business of the Year will be presented to an outstanding Black owned business that has great products and/services, has shown resilence, sustainability, and is an inspiration to the business community.

EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER

The Exceptional Professional Service Provider Award will be presented to a Black professional or business offering outstanding service in their field. This award recognizes individuals or businesses that go above and beyond to deliver high-quality, reliable, and impactful services to their clients or community. Do you know a professional who consistently exceeds expectations, demonstrates excellence in their work, and contributes to the growth and success of others?

CRITERIA

Nominations CLOSED

Deadline to Nominate A Business
Nominations have CLOSED

You may nominate your own business
You may nominate a business in more than one category
You may nominate more than one business
Awards will be presented on

October 18, 2025, at our Business Excellence Awards gala