Congratulations to
Urbane Magazine's Finest of 2023 Winners
All winners will be mentioned in Issue 15 of URBANE Magazine, set to be released June 1, 2023. 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.
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BEAUTIFICATION / GROOMING Barber Alex the Barber – Little Rock, AR Beauty Salon Arkansas Beauty Bar – Little Rock, AR Cosmetologist / Hair Stylist Carla J. Salon & Boutique – owned by Dr. Carla Jordan – Little Rock, AR Nail Technicians / Salons Keshia Williams – owner of Lavish Nails – Sherwood, AR Natural Hair Care Stylist April Evans – Little Rock, AR Skincare / Facial Kristen Scott – owner of Face of Grace – Little Rock, AR EDUCATION Children's Daycare Facility My First Steps Development Center – Little Rock, AR Current Athletics Coach Raymond Cooper – Little Rock, AR Current Principal / Dean / Administrator Lisa Smith – North Little Rock, AR Current Teacher / Instructor / Professor Portia Casey – Little Rock, AR Historically Black College or University (HBCU) University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) – Pine Bluff, AR ENTERTAINMENT Actor / Actress Nate Williams – Little Rock, AR Annual Festival Juneteenth in the Rock by the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center – Little Rock, AR Author Drekkia Writes – Little Rock, AR Columnist / Blogger / Writer Miriam Battles of KARK – Little Rock, AR Comedian Nate Williams – Little Rock, AR Family-Friendly Event Minding My Black-Owned Business – Little Rock, AR Musical Artist Rodney Block – Little Rock, AR Musical Group / Band Rodney Block Collective – Little Rock, AR Poet / Spoken Word Ron McAdoo – Little Rock, AR Television Personality Ron McAdoo – Little Rock, AR EVENT PLANNING / VENDORS / RENTALS Event Planner / Designer / Coordinator Bold Events – owner of Nakia Bolden – Little Rock, AR Event Vendor Hamilton Farm – Alexander, AR Event Venue / Facility A Touch of Quality – 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. Luke Baptist Church – Pastor Eric L. Alexander – North 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 Marcus Eubanks – 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 Deejay Javaya “Vaya Dee” Tramble of 96.5 FM – Little Rock, AR Radio Personality Broadway Joe of Power 92.3 FM – Little Rock, AR Reporter / Newcaster Ashlei King of Channel Fox 16 – Little Rock, AR |
MEDICAL / HEALTH PROVIDERS & WELLNESS Chiropractor Dr. Rodney Williams - owner of Williams Chiropractic – Little Rock, AR Counselor / Therapist Dr. Nioka Smith – owner of Dr. Nioka Smith Counseling, LLC. - Little Rock, AR Dentistry Dr. Angela Grey – owner of Angela Grey Dentistry – Jacksonville, AR Massage Therapist / Company Yolanda Biggs – Angelic Touch – Little Rock, AR Nurse / CNA / LPN Adama Chisley, RN BSN – Little Rock, AR OBGYN / Gynecologist Dr. Leticia Jones of Central Clinic for Women – Little Rock, AR Optometrists C Klear Visions Optique – Little Rock, AR Pediatrician Dr. Carla Brown – Little Rock, AR NIGHTLIFE & LOUNGES Night Club Trois – Little Rock, AR NONPROFIT / PHILANTHROPY Nonprofit Organizations Minding My Black-Owned Business – Little Rock, AR Philanthropist Tim Campbell – 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 Crystal Simmons – Little Rock, AR Financial Advisor / Consultant / Company Kimberly Lee – Hope Credit Union, Little Rock, AR Insurance Company / Agency / Agent Tristan Robinson – Shelter Insurance, Little Rock, AR Law Firm / Lawyers / Attorneys Danyelle Walker – Little Rock, AR PR / Media / Marketing / Advertising Firm AMS Marketing Solutions – Little Rock, AR Real Estate Agency / Realtor / Agent Monica Hale – Plush Homes Company, Little Rock, AR RESTAURANTS / FOODS / DRINK Alcoholic Beverage Brand Delta Dirt/Delta Dirt Distillery – West Helena, AR Baker / Bakery Tameka Saine – owner of SP Treats & More – Little Rock, AR BBQ Restaurant Sim’s BBQ – Little Rock, AR Food Truck Southern Heaux – North Little Rock, AR General Restaurant Category Your Best Friends’ Kitchen & Catering – Conway, AR Grocery / Convenience / Corner Store K. Hall & Sons’ Produce – Little Rock, AR SERVICE INDUSTRY Auto Dealer / Car Salesman & -woman Deshawn Porter – McLarty Toyota – Little Rock, AR Auto Service / Tow Service Royal Repair – owned by John Akins Bartender / Bartending Service A Little Bartending – Talesha Little – Little Rock, AR Caregiver / Assisted Living April Evans – Little Rock, AR Construction / Contractor Doyne Construction Company, Inc. – North Little Rock, AR DeeJay DJ Chris (Beatz) McGehee – Little Rock, AR Funeral Service Serenity Funeral Home – Little Rock, AR Interior / Exterior Designer Kymberlyn Lacy – International Flair Designs – Roland, AR Lawn Maintenance Service Talbert Lawn Care – Allicia Adams-Talbert – Little Rock, AR Movers SKS Boys Moving & Transportation – Little Rock, AR Seamstress / Repair Angela McKenzie-Smith – Little Rock, AR Tattoo Artist BJ Lewis – Little Rock, AR Tax Accountant / Company WE Tax Services – Tamika Washington – Little Rock, AR Web Design / Graphic Design Frederick Baltimore – Dinky Graphic Designs – Little Rock, AR Window Tinting Arkansas Car Stereo – Fudail Tharpe – 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 only submit 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, 2023. 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, 2023, 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, 2023.
PHASE THREE: All winners will be announced to the public continuously starting May 1, 2023, 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 15 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.
PHASE ONE: Nominators were asked to only submit 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, 2023. 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, 2023, 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, 2023.
PHASE THREE: All winners will be announced to the public continuously starting May 1, 2023, 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 15 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.
