By Here's how it all worked:
The awards were announced on November 16, 2019.
There was a public nomination process where our readers submitted nominations across 78 categories. Self-nominations were permitted. Nominations closed November 30, 2019.
ByBlacks took the top three nominees with the highest number of votes as finalists in each category.
Voting opened on December 15, 2019. Readers had up until midnight December 31, 2019 to vote, and were allowed to vote once per day.
Congratulations to all winners! This award means you are loved out there - you must be doing something right!
Activist
Actor
Athlete
Author
Auto Care
Baker
Barbershop
Beauty Salon
Blogger
Bookstore
Business Trainer
Caterer
Michelle Berry, Shelley's Catering & Special Events
Chef
Church
Christ Apostolic Church Bethel Toronto
Clothing Brand
Comedian
Community Arts
Community Health
Community Membership Organization
Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce
Consumer Packaged Goods
Counsellor
Dance Company
Dancer
Disc Jockey
Event Planner
Charles Matthews, CMJ Entertainment
Fashion Designer
Film
Film Director
Filmmaker
Financial Advisor
Fitness Professional
Chester Taylor, TCFW Performance
Gospel Artist
Graphic Designer
Sophie Taylor, Castlefield Design
Hair Care
Hair Stylist
Hip Hop/Rap Artist
Interior Designer
Jacqueline Onassis, Alluring Interiors
Jazz Artist
Lawyer
Makeup Artist
Makeup Brand
Marketing Company
Model
Mortgage Broker
Musician
Newspaper
Nigerian Canadian Newspaper
