Congratulations to
​URBANE Magazine's Finest of 2024 Winners
All winners will be mentioned in Issue 21 of URBANE Magazine, set to be released June 1, 2024. Winners can submit their mailing address here to receive their official award. ​Discounted ad rates are available to this year's nominees and winners. Terms & Conditions apply. Email us for more information.
BEAUTIFICATION / GROOMING
Barber Shop
Goodfellas Barbershops – Little Rock
Beauty Salon
LUXE The Salon Suites – North Little Rock
Barber
Jacob Profit – All Pro Styles – Little Rock
Beautician / Cosmetologist / Hair Stylist
Tonya "Hollywood Tonya" Rawls
Nail Technician / Salon
Lavish Nails – Sherwood
Natural Hair Care Stylist
Alisha Davis - Little Rock
Skincare / Facial
Meosha Howard - Infidimensional Skin – Little Rock
EDUCATION
Children's Daycare Facility
Kidz Zone Learning Center - Little Rock, AR
Current Athletics Coach
Todd Day - Philander Smith College - Little Rock, AR
Current Principal / Dean / Administrator
Jeremy Carter - Philander Smith University - Little Rock, AR
Current Teacher / Instructor / Professor
LeRon McAdoo - Little Rock Central High School
Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
ENTERTAINMENT
Actor / Actress
Warren L. Booker, Jr.
Annual Festival
Juneteenth Arkansas Festival
Author
Kris Pettus
Columnist / Blogger / Writer
Drekkia Writes
Comedian
EJ Speaks
Family-Friendly Event
UAMS Midsouth Black Expo
Musical Artist
Rodney Block
Musical Group / Band
The Rodney Block Collective
Poet / Spoken Word
LeRon McAdoo
Television Personality
Donna Terrell
EVENT PLANNING / VENDORS / RENTALS
Event Planner / Designer / Coordinator
Nakia Bolden - Bold Events
Event Vendor
Another Badd Balloon Creation
Event Venue / Facility
The Venue at Westwind - North Little Rock, AR
EXERCISE / FITNESS / MEDIATION
Gym/Workout Facility
WOW Fitness – Little Rock, AR
Personal Trainer
Kameelah Wesley
– owner of WOW Fitness – Little Rock, AR
Yoga Instructor / Studio
Brandi Rice with Blue Yoga Nyla – Little Rock, AR
FAITH-BASED
Gospel Artist / Choir
St. Mark Baptist Church Choir – Little Rock, AR
Worship Centers / Facilities / Churches
St. Mark Baptist Church - Little Rock, AR
FASHION
Menswear
Dope Runner Clothing
– owned by Charlo Campbell – Little Rock, AR
Stylist
Empty Spaces – Téiana Carter, Little Rock, AR
Womenswear
Bag It Up Boutique
– owned by Tonia Grant – Little Rock, AR
MEDIA
Filmmaker / Movie Producer
Warren L. Booker, Jr
Literature Vendor / Bookstore
Pyramid Art, Books, & Custom Framing - Little Rock, AR
Photography / Videography
Tristan Stuart Visuals - Benton, AR
Podcast / Blog / Radio Station
Power 92 - Little Rock, AR
Radio Personality
Broadway Joe - Little Rock, AR
Reporter / Newscaster
Jurnee Taylor - Little Rock, AR
MEDICAL / HEALTH PROVIDERS & WELLNESS
Chiropractor
Dr. Rodney Williams - owner of Williams Chiropractic – Little Rock, AR
Counselor / Therapist
Dr. Theresa Flowers – owner of Seeds of Faith Counseling - Little Rock, AR
Dentistry
Dr. Angela Grey – owner of Angela Grey Dentistry – Jacksonville, AR
Massage Therapist / Company
LaQuanda Brown – Little Rock, AR
Nurse / CNA / LPN
Alyssa Robsinson, RN – Little Rock, AR
OBGYN / Gynecologist
Dr. Leticia Jones of Woman's Clinic – Little Rock, AR
Optometrists
Dr. Tiffany Mooney – North Little Rock, AR
Pediatrician
Dr. Bishawn Morris of The Pediatric Clinic – Little Rock, AR
NIGHTLIFE & LOUNGES
Night Club
Nawf of the City Bar & Grill – North Little Rock, AR
NONPROFIT / PHILANTHROPY
Nonprofit Organizations
American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas – Little Rock, AR
Philanthropist
Leaundra Sanders – Little Rock, AR
PROFESSIONALS
Bank / Loan Officer
Arlo Washington – founder & CEO of People Trust Community Federal Credit Union – Little Rock, AR
City / Government Officials
Frank D. Scott – Mayor of Little Rock
Consulting Firm / Consultant
Keneasha Scott – owner of K. Scott Consults, LLC. – Little Rock, AR
Emergency Service Workers
Antonio Mosby – Little Rock, AR
Financial Advisor / Consultant / Company
Arlo Washington – founder & CEO of People Trust Community Federal Credit Union – Little Rock, AR
Insurance Company / Agency / Agent
Andre Pendleton - State Farm, Little Rock, AR
Law Firm / Lawyers / Attorneys
Antwan Phillips – Little Rock, AR
PR / Media / Marketing / Advertising Firm
The Design Group – Little Rock, AR
Real Estate Agency / Realtor / Agent
Anika Dixon – Goss Management & Realty - Little Rock, AR
RESTAURANTS / FOODS / DRINK
Alcoholic Beverage Brand
Delta Dirt Distillery - Helena, AR
Baker / Bakery
Dee Morris - The One by Dee - Little Rock, AR
BBQ Restaurant
Sims BBQ On Broadway Blvd - Little Rock, AR
Food Truck
Hall Brothers - Little Rock, AR
General Restaurant
The Xperience Kitchen - Little Rock, AR
Grocery / Convenience / Corner Store
K. Hall & Sons - Little Rock, AR
SERVICE INDUSTRY
​Auto Dealer / Car Salesman & -Woman
Demetrius Williams - Crain - Conway, AR
Auto Service / Tow Service
Adams Towing - Little Rock, AR
Bartender / Bartending Service
Talesha Little-A Little Bartending - Little Rock, AR
Caregiver / Assisted Living
Andrea Jackson/Patient Care-Independent Nursing Services
Construction / Contractor
Daryl Lee - Little Rock, AR
Deejay
Choca "Dj DejaBlu" Flood - Little Rock, AR
Funeral Service
Superior Funeral Home - North Little Rock, AR
Event Designer
Toni Seville - Pine Bluff, AR
Lawn Maintenance Service
C&C Lawn Services Care, LLC
Movers
SKS Boys Moving & Transportation
Tattoo Artist
Kayla Kimbrough - Little Rock, AR
Tax Accountant / Company
Candace Woodruff - Performance Tax Group & Financial Services - Little Rock, AR
Window Tinting
Robert "Bobby Low" Wallace - Marianna, AR
If you do not see a category, person, brand, or company that you feel should have been included, it is because it/they were not nominated in Phase One of this competition's process.
PHASE ONE: Nominators were asked to submit only ONE entry per category and only submit a nomination that relates to the appropriate category. Categories marked with a red star (*) required an answer. Suggestions were welcomed at the end of the nomination form. We asked nominators to include sufficient and accurate information on whom they were nominated, such as full names with correct spellings, mailing address or location, specialties, social media, etc. Submissions that were difficult to verify were omitted from progressing to the finalists' round, with no notification to the nominator. We asked nominators to NOT provide personal/government information, such as government/state-issued numbers, birthdates, home addresses, banking information, passwords, etc. Nomination submissions were accepted until 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2024. The entities/individuals of a category that received the most nominations progressed to the finalists' round.
PHASE TWO: The finalists' list was available on April 8, 2024, at 12:01 a.m.; voting for the finalists began on this day at this time, as well. Votes were accepted until 11:59 p.m. on April 29, 2024.
PHASE THREE: All winners will be announced to the public continuously starting May 1, 2024, via URBANE Magazine's official website and digital platforms, throughout May in no specific order or time. In addition, all winners will be mentioned in Issue 21, as well. Affiliates of URBANE Magazine were not allowed to participate. All nominations, finalists, and winners were submitted and/or chosen by public vote and nomination only. URBANE Magazine had no influence on the nomination or selection process.