BUILD BLACK
HONORS
An awards ceremony celebrating the Black-owned businesses building wealth, ownership, and excellence in our communities.
Why We Honor
Ownership deserves a stage.
For too long, Black builders have been the backbone of the economy without the recognition. Build Black Honors puts the spotlight on the entrepreneurs, retailers, innovators, and allies turning hustle into legacy — and inspires the next generation to own everything.
Five Honors
The Categories of Excellence
Each honor recognizes a different way Black-owned businesses are reshaping the economy and the culture.
Service-Based Business Excellence
Honoring Black-owned service businesses that set the standard for quality, reliability, and customer care — from contractors and consultants to health, beauty, and professional services.
Digital Innovation Award
Recognizing Black founders building bold digital products, platforms, and brands that push culture and technology forward.
Main Street & Retail Champion
Celebrating the brick-and-mortar and retail businesses anchoring our neighborhoods and putting Black ownership on every block.
Community Impact
Spotlighting businesses whose work creates jobs, mentorship, and real change in the communities they serve.
Inclusion Trailblazers
Businesses not owned by Black people who still rally the call for support, equity, and inclusion of Black-owned businesses.
Reasons to nominate your business
- Turn your hard work into public recognition.
- Build credibility and increase customer trust.
- Gain exposure to new customers, partners, and opportunities.
- Inspire other entrepreneurs by sharing your journey.
- Stop waiting to be discovered—put your business in the spotlight.