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