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.
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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 NIGHTLIFE & LOUNGES Night Club Nawf of the City Bar & Grill – North Little Rock, AR 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 – owned by Kameelah Wesley Harris - Little Rock, AR Personal Trainer Kameelah Wesley – owner of WOW Fitness – Little Rock, AR Yoga Instructor / Studio Coffey Davis – Little Rock, AR FASHION Menswear / Men's Accessories Young Fresh Clothing Company - Little Rock, AR Stylist Stephanie Hobbs - Little Rock, AR Womenswear / Women's Accessories Korto Momolou - 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 NONPROFIT / PHILANTHROPY Nonprofit Organizations American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas – Little Rock, AR Philanthropist Leaundra Sanders – 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 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 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.
