Congratulations to
​URBANE Magazine's Finest of 2026 Winners
All winners will be featured in Issue 33 of URBANE Magazine, set for release on August 1, 2026. Winners can submit their mailing address here to receive their official award. The deadline to submit mailing addresses is August 1, 2026, at 11:59:59 p.m. ​Discounted ad rates are available to this year's nominees and winners. Terms & Conditions apply. Email us for more information.
ART & CULTURE
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Art & Culture
Courtney Bradford
Arts & Crafts
Paula's Stuff - Little Rock, AR
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Actor / Actress
Ebonie "Miss Pinky" Anderson - Little Rock, AR
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Author
Zipporah Brockman - Little Rock, AR
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Comedian
Sheryl Underwood
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Cultural Organization / Individual Culture Impact
Courtney Bradford - Little Rock, AR
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Filmmaker / Movie Producer
Marcus Eubanks - Little Rock, AR
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Musical Artist
Tawanna Campbell - Little Rock, AR
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Musical Group / Band
The Rodney Block Collective - Little Rock, AR
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Poet / Spoken Word
Ebonie "Miss Pinky" Anderson - Little Rock, AR
BEAUTIFICATION / GROOMING
Barber
Anthony Tidwell - Hot Springs, AR
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Barber Shop
Goodfellas Barbershops Chain
Beauty Salon
Luxe The Salon Suites - North Little Rock, AR
Beautician / Cosmetologist / Hair Stylist
Tonya "Hollywood Tonya" Rawls
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Skincare / Facial
Face of Grace Esthetics by Kristen Deloach - Little Rock, AR
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Natural Hair Care Stylist
Monica Houston, owner of Locz Dreadz & Thingz - Little Rock, AR
ENTERTAINMENT
Annual Festival
Juneteenth in Da Rock
Family-Friendly Event
Little Rock Food Festival - Little Rock, AR
EDUCATION
Children's Daycare Facility
D.R.E.A.M. - Sherwood, AR
Current Athletics Coach
Chris Williams - Barton, AR
Current Principal / Dean / Administrator
Dr. Nick Farr - Maumelle High School - Maumelle, AR
Current Teacher / Instructor / Professor
Dr. Sonia Brown - Little Rock, AR
Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
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General Impact in Education
Life Skills for Youth - Little Rock, AR
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STEM / Technology
Tendaji CDC – Little Rock, AR
FAITH-BASED
Faith-based Organization
P.A.R.K. - Little Rock, AR
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Gospel Artist / Choir
St. Mark Baptist Church Choir – Little Rock, AR
Pastor
Dr. Phillip L. Pointer, pastor of St. Mark Baptist Church - Little Rock, AR
Worship Centers / Facilities / Churches
St. Mark Baptist Church – Little Rock, AR
FASHION
Apparel (unisex)
22nd Element by Bruce Davis - Little Rock, AR​
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Menswear / Men's Accessories
NDeed Regime Clothing by Oliver Michael Fitzpatrick - Little Rock, AR
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Model / Modeling Agency
Ebonie "Miss Pinky" Anderson - Little Rock, AR
Stylist
Destiny Nicole - Little Rock, AR
Womenswear / Women's Accessories
Bag It Up - owned by Tonia Grant - Little Rock, AR​
NIGHTLIFE / LOUNGES
Live Music Venue
Gigi's Lounge – Little Rock, AR
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Lounge
GiGi's Lounge - Little Rock, AR
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Cigar Lounge
The Culture Cigar Lounge - Little Rock, AR
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Comedy Club
Nut House Comedy Lounge - North Little Rock, AR
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Nightclub
TRIOS – Little Rock, AR
SERVICE INDUSTRY
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Auto Dealer / Car Salesman & -Woman
Roderick "The Camden Connect" Elliott - Little Rock, AR
Auto Maintenance Service / Auto Tow Service
J1 Automotive - Little Rock, AR
Bartender / Bartending Service
Last Call Bartending, owned by Justin Brown - Little Rock, AR
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College & Career Readiness Services
Ada Brooks Consulting – Little Rock, AR
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Consulting Firm / Consultant
Ada Brooks Consulting – Little Rock, AR
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DeeJay
Choca "Deju Blu" Flood - Little Rock, AR
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Financial Advisor / Consultant / Company
The Mackey Firm – Little Rock, AR​
Florist / Gift Shop
North Hills Florist & Gifts – North Little Rock, AR
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Funeral Services
Robinson Mortuary Chain
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Insurance Company / Agency / Agent
Ivan Hudson Agency – Little Rock, AR
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Interior / Exterior Designer / Decorator
Malisa Morris, owner of Events & Decor by Malisa – Little Rock, AR
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Law Firm / Lawyers / Attorneys
Chosen Law Firm, PLLC – Little Rock, AR
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Mentorship Organization / Program / Individual
Tendaji CDC - Little Rock, AR
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Movers
Two Men & a Truck - Little Rock, AR
PR / Media / Marketing / Advertising Firm
Carmen Bradford - owner of Studio 62, Inc. – Little Rock, AR
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Real Estate Agency / Realtor / Agent / Property Management / Property Manager
PLUSH Realty – Little Rock, AR
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Tattoo Artist
Niason Nails & Ink – Sherwood, AR
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Tax Accountant / Company
The Mackey Firm – Little Rock, AR
Web Design / Graphic Design
Broderick Bozeman, owner of Kreative Dimension – Little Rock, AR​
EXERCISE / FITNESS / MEDITATION
Athletic Trainer / Coach / Training Program
Demetrius Smith - Little Rock, AR
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Gym/Workout Facility
Full Out Barre, LLC. - Little Rock, AR
Personal Trainer
Kim Leverett - owner of A Kick Above Gym – Little Rock, AR
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Yoga Instructor / Studio
Sarah Thomas - Little Rock, AR
EVENT PLANNING / VENDORS / RENTALS
Event Planner / Designer / Coordinator
Experience Events by Robbie Stewart - Little Rock, AR
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Event Venue / Facility
The Venue at Westwind - North Little Rock, AR
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Event Services Vendor / Supplier
North Hills Florist & Gifts - North Little Rock, AR
MEDICAL / HEALTH PROVIDERS & WELLNESS
Caregiver / Assisted Living
Heaven Sent Adult Daycare – Sherwood, AR
Chiropractor
Dr. Kendall L. Wilson – Little Rock, AR
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Counselor / Therapist
Chelsea Taylor, LADAC – Little Rock, AR
Dentistry
Takiya Jefferson, DDS, DMD – Little Rock, AR
Massage Therapist / Company
LaQuanda Brown – Little Rock, AR
Nurse / CNA / LPN
Alyssa Robinson, MSN, BS, RN – Little Rock, AR
Optometrist
Dr. Monica Hall, M.D. – Little Rock, AR
Primary Care Physician
Dr. Jennifer D. Casey – Little Rock, AR​
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Physician Specialist - OBGYN / Gynecologist
Dr. Leticia Jones – Little Rock, AR
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Physician Specialist - Pediatrician
Dr. Misty Nolen – Little Rock, AR
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Wellness Professional
Lotus Luxe Med Spa – Little Rock, AR
MEDIA
Columnist / Blogger / Writer
Zipporiah Brockman – Little Rock, AR
Literature Vendor / Bookstore
Pyramid Arts, Books, & Custom Framing
Photography / Videography
Tristan Stuart Visuals – Benton, AR
Podcast / Blog / Radio Station
Power 92.3 FM – Little Rock, AR
Radio Personality
Broadway Joe of Power 92.3 FM – Little Rock, AR
Reporter / Newcaster
Donna Terrell of Channel Fox 16 – Little Rock, AR
PROFESSIONALS
Bank / Loan Officer
Kimberly Lee, Small Business Loan Officer - Little Rock, AR
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City / Government Officials
Frank D. Scott – Mayor of Little Rock
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Community Service
Ashley S. Wilson - Little Rock, AR​​
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Emergency Service Workers
Captain Michael Witherspoon - Little Rock, AR
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Excellence in Leadership
Antonio Mosby – Little Rock, AR​​​
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Leader in Entrepreneurship
Princess Gupton – Little Rock, AR​
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Philanthropist
Dr. Charles & Mable Donaldson - Little Rock, AR
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Public Servant Leader
Frank D. Scott – Mayor of Little Rock​
RESTAURANTS / FOODS / DRINK
Alcoholic Beverage Brand
Delta Dirt - Helena, AR
Baker / Bakery
Sugar Joint Bakery - Little Rock, AR
BBQ Restaurant
Sim's BBQ - Little Rock, AR
Food Truck
Uncle Tim's Food Truck - Conway, AR
General Restaurant
Certified Pies - Little Rock, AR
Grocery / Convenience / Corner Store
K. Hall & Sons Produce - Little Rock, AR
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Nonprofit Organizations / Overseer
Mu Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. – Little Rock, AR
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Charity
Utopia Empowerment Center – Little Rock, 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 from March 1, 2026 until 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2026. The entities/individuals of a category that received the most nominations progressed to the finalists' round.
PHASE TWO: The finalists' list was available on June 8, 2026, 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 June 30, 2026.
PHASE THREE: All winners will be announced to the public continuously starting July 6, 2026, via URBANE Magazine's official website and digital platforms, throughout July in no specific order or time. In addition, all winners will be mentioned in Issue 33, 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.