After more than 10,000 votes, the results of the second annual ByBlacks People's Choice Awards are in!
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
Sabrina Jafralie
Actor
Tracy Obonna
Athlete
Debbie King
Author
Zalika Reid Benta
Auto Care
Detailing Knights
Baker
Amanda Hamer, Edible Bliss
Barbershop
King Cuts Barbershop
Beauty Salon
Hill Studio
Blogger
Stay Magnifique
Bookstore
Knowledge Bookstore
Business Trainer
Toyin Crandell
Caterer
Michelle Berry, Shelley's Catering & Special Events
Chef
Noel Cunningham
Church
Christ Apostolic Church Bethel Toronto
Clothing Brand
Kaela Kay
Comedian
Rhoma Spencer
Community Arts
Nia Centre for the Arts
Community Health
The Villij
Community Membership Organization
Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce
Consumer Packaged Goods
Liquid Green
Counsellor
Nicole Brown Faulknor
Dance Company
Carnival Spice
Dancer
Shakera Martin
Disc Jockey
Dj Doc
Event Planner
Charles Matthews, CMJ Entertainment
Fashion Designer
Sena Ahohe, Kejeo Designs
Film
PICK
Film Director
Alison Duke
Filmmaker
Kelly Fyffe Marshall
Financial Advisor
Cleve DeSouza
Fitness Professional
Chester Taylor, TCFW Performance
Gospel Artist
Marvia Providence
Graphic Designer
Sophie Taylor, Castlefield Design
Hair Care
Imonatural
Hair Stylist
Esther Tutu
Hip Hop/Rap Artist
William Dolan
Interior Designer
Jacqueline Onassis, Alluring Interiors
Jazz Artist
Joanna Majoko
Lawyer
Eyitayo Dada
Makeup Artist
Shirley Ibe
Makeup Brand
Tajj Cosmetics
Marketing Company
Avec Grace
Model
Nini Amerlise
Mortgage Broker
Nicolle Williams
Musician
Suzette Vidale
Newspaper
Nigerian Canadian Newspaper
Online Journalist
Sharine Taylor
Paralegal
Russell Legal Services
Photographer
Jodianne Beckford
Podcaster
The Ryan Holtz Show
R&B Artist
Angela Nethersole
Radio Personality
Paula Letang
Real Estate Professional
Anthoneil McIntosh
Restaurant
SugarKane
Skin Care
Lite it Up
Social Media Influencer
Eden Hagos, @blackfoodie.co
Spoken Word Artist
Ifrah Hussein
Stage Director
Rhoma Spencer
TV Personality
Kayla Grey
Videographer
Artists Touch Productions
Visual Artist
Reynold Thomas Art
Vlogger
Aba & Preach
Web Designer
Roushelle Reign
Wedding Planner
Oruka Events
Youth & Family Services
Wounds 2 Wings Psychotherapy Services