Top Finalists
Best Elected Official
- Brenda Jones
- James Tate
- Andre Spivey
- Jewell Jones
- Brenda Lawrence
- Kim Worthy
- Mary Sheffield
- Coleman A. Young, Jr.
- Janee Ayers
- Warren Evans
Best Attorney
- Carl Collins
- Linda Bruton
- Nikkiya Branch
- Tiffany Mc Evans
- Kymberly Kinchen
- Angela Williams
- Anthony Reddit
- Janecki Nance
- Delicia Coleman
- Lois Bingham
Best Bar/ Club/ Lounge
- Floods Bar & Grille
- DUO’s
- Baker’s Keyboard Lounge
- PV Lounge
- TV Lounge
- Theresa’s Bar
- Cutters
- Demi’s
- Mix Bricktown
- Westwood Lounge
- Chops Bar & Grille
Best Restaurant
- Beans & Cornbread
- Kuzzo’s
- City Wings
- Floods Bar & Grille
- The Block
- SavannahBlue
- Detroit Vegan Soul
- Central Kitchen Bar
- Steve’s Soul Food
- Dem’s Restaurant
Best Food Franchise
- Tim Hortons (Jefferson Ave)
- McDonald’s Jim Thrower
- McDoanld’s John Cambell
Best School Teacher
- Erkia Taylor
- Angela Davis
- Kenya Harvey
- Joseph Carter
- Sharon Allen
- Vicki Hooks Green
- Stephanie Griffin
- Richard James
- Chandrika Williams
- Latoya Daniels
Best High School Principal
- Lisa Phillips, Cass Tech
- Zerrick Lake, MacArthur University Academy
- Cora Christmas, Henry Ford Academy
- Letoskey Carey, legacy Charter Academy
- Jared Davis, Cornerstone Health & Technology High School
- Candice Brockman, Cornerstone
- Wyatt Jones , III Loyola
- Anita Williams, Renaissance High School
- Damien Perry, Southeastern High School
- Deborah Jenkins, Martin Luther King, Jr. High School
Best Marching Band
- Cass Technical High School
- Martin Luther King, Jr., High School
- Levey Middle School
- Mumford High School
- Ecorse High School
- Detroit High School of Performing Arts
- Oak Park High School
- Pershing High School
- River Rouge High School
- Henry Ford High School
Best High School
- Cass Technical High School
- Renaissance High School
- Mumford High School
- Henry Ford Academy (Dearborn)
- Henry Ford High School
- Communications & Media Arts High School
- Detroit School of Arts High School
- Central High School
- Martin Luther King, Jr. High School
Best High School Coach
- Thomas Wilcher
- Corey Parker
- Donshell English
- Ken Flowers
- Ty Spence
- Darnell Hall
- Robert Lynch
- Steve Hall
- Greg Carter
Best High School Athlete
- Brianne Hill
- Aaron Jackson
- Aaliyah Jackson
- Cheyenne McEvans
- DeAngelo Stanley
- Marquan Windom
- Donae Adams
- Jalen Graham
Best Sorority
- Alpha Kappa Alpha
- Delta Sigma Theta
- Zeta Phi Beta
- Eastern Star
- Sigma Gamma Rho
Best Fraternity
- Kappa Alpha Psi
- Omega Psi Phi
- Alpha Phi Alpha
- Prince Hall Mason
- Phi Beta Sigma
Best Make-Up Artist
- Rashida The Glam Doctor
- Jeanette Jae Renna Townsend
- Melinda Johnson
- Tresa Callahan
- Ashley Tolliver
- Michelle
- Chevon Sherman
- Shaneice Coleman
- Talya Ashford
- Sydney Jones
Best Personal Trainer
- Glen Lott
- Armond Rashad
- Brandom Sims
- Coach Kiwi
- Troy Waldron
- D’ Lorian Jordan
- John Smith
- Sydney Jones
- Nisette Gray
- JC Jones
Best Tattoo Artist
- Lori Lady T Thomas
- Jason Phillips
- Krissy the Butcher
- Deon Woodward
- Sebastian Murphy
- Dewayne Robinson
- Jonathan Harris
- Young RU
Best Publicist
- Malesa Owens McGhee
- Shawn Blanchard
- Brittni Brown
- Latoya Cunnigham
- Carlton Peeples
- Pam Perry
- Melanie Williams
- David Rudolph
- Jocelyn Allen
- Mario Morrow
Best Wedding Planner/ Event Planner
- Crystal Marie Events
- B Posh Events
- Dream of Celebrations
- Will U Party Event Plannning
- Chisome Events
- Double Diamond Events
- Coralee Luxe Events
- 12NV Events
- Jasmine Stallworth
- Glorious Galas
Best Photographer/ Videographer
- Montez Miller Productions
- Starpointe Photography
- Full Films Wedding
- ATEUP Videos
- Nicole Ashley Allen Studios
- AJ Photo 313
- DSH Photography
- Monica Morgan Photography
- My Touch Productions
- Smug Mug
Best Caterer
- Durden Catering
- Soulful Servings
- Breaking Bread Catering
- Fantastic Fruit
- Indulgence Personal Chef Services
- Touch of Class Catering
- Tasty Fixins
- Culinary Associates
- Full Course Catering
Bets Car Wash
- Splash Brothers Auto Spa
- Scotty B’s Car Wash
- Jenkins Car Massage
- House of Wax
- KJ Hand Car Wash
- Bo Jacks
- C’s
- Lavish
- Detail Experts of Detroit
- Pop’s Detail
Best Hair Salon
- Salon J Marie
- Envy Me
- Salon Artistry Studios
- The Living Room Hair Lounge
- Influence Hair Salon
- Pretty Girls Studio
- Whipped Beauty Bar
- Flair Hair Studio
- Slayz Hair Salon
- Little Willie’s Hair Salon
Best Hair Stylist
- Joyia Williams
- Christina Benjamin
- Jessica Bolden
- Catina Roberts Gates
- Big Roy
- Kia J
- Yody
- John Gooden
Best Barbershop
- Final Cutz
- Faded U Barber Studio
- Hair Cave
- In the Cut
- Marc Roberts Experience
- Mike T’s Studio Barber Shop
- Celebrity Cutz
- West 7
- Cut it Out
- Executive Cuts
Best Barber
- Kay the Barber
- Jarett Deering
- Dale Johnson
- Marc Roberts
- Aide Hollister
- Dave McKey
- Mike Thomas
- Anthony Courtney Gavin
- HUggy
- Kory Barksdale
Best Car Dealership
- Avis Ford
- Prestige Automotive
- Merollis Chevrolet
- Jorgenson Ford
Best Clothing Line Designer
- Detroit Vs. Everybody
- Bruce Davis Beau Dillion
- AYV
- Stef-N-Ty
- Detroit Girls Rock
- Tyrone Hunter Fly Ty
- Beautiful Stoner
- District 81
- Kick Game Collection
- Statement by Jlloyd
Best Retail Business
- The Restaurant Fashion Bistro
- God’s World
- Nia Simone Boutique
- Stef-N-Tye
- Detroit Vs. Everybody
- Curv Bella Boutique
- Angel’s Bakes N Cakes
- Marshell’s Boutique
- Detroit is the New Black
- The Shoe Lady
Best Service Business
- John Tomus Talent
- Luxurious Essentials Day Spa
- Universal Special Events
- Woodhouse Day Spa
- Skin Bar VII
- Blackwood Credit Services
- Dancy Flash Photo Booth
- Austin Brothers Company
- Walker Miller Energy Services
- Patti Dukes Detroit Fitness
Best Instagram
- Eastside IVO
- Kendall Kyndall
- Haha Davis
- Jackpot the Juice
- Jessica Lundy
- Deelishis
- Tatoomanpaige
- Detroit Rod
- Ebony Cochran
Best News Anchor
- Maurielle Lue
- Huel Perkins
- Carolyn Clifford
- Jessica Lundy
- Andrea Isom
- Glenda Lewis
- Evrod Cassimy
- Tati Amare
- Kimberly Gill
- Rhonda Walker
Best Club Promoter
- Maria Stanfield
- Tiba Robinson
- Chuck West/ WSC Promotions
- Mona Lizza’s Lyrics
- Live It Up Entertainment
- Randy Ran
- TWoods
- Bravo
- Fame Cipriano
- Joe Blankenship
Best Event DJ
- DJ Light Show
- DJ Fingers
- DJ Mix
- DJ Main Event
- DJ Charles hicks
- DJ Steady Rock
- DJ Equad
- DJ BJ
- DJ Invisible
- The Tod Everett Experience
Best Local Singer
- Alise King
- Angela Davis
- Beth Griffith
- DMK
- Brielle Lesley
- Thornetta Davis
- Chrissi Key
- Al Bettis
- Chiara Clayton
- LaBrittany Franklin
Best Live Band
- Alise King & Pure Nastiness
- Denise Davis & Motor City Sensations
- 313 The Live Experience
- Root Vibrations
- Collective Peace
- Jukeboxx
- Hot Sauce
- The Brandon Williams Experiment
- Larry Lee Back in the Day band
- Lady Champagne
Best Comedian
- Faygo Red
- CoCo
- Melanie Hearn
- Eastside IVO
- Coolaide
- Mike Bonner
- Joshua Adams
- Horace B. Sanders
- Bobo Lamb
- Chris Powell
Best Community Gospel Choir
- Larry Callahan & Selected of God
- Wyoming Mass Concert Choir
- Detroit Mass Choir
- Detroit Youth Concert Choir
- BM&E State Choir
- Bethel & Spoken For
- Michael Fletcher Chorale
- The Whitfield Company
- E. Laquint Weaver & Hallelujah Singers
- Highland Park Community Choir
Best Choir Director
- Albert Strickland, Triumph Church
- Larry Callahan, Selected of God
- Michael Fletcher, Second Ebenezer
- Joyia West, Third New Hope
- Alvin Waddles, Hartford Memorial
- David Whitfield, Wings of Love
- Marcus Holmes, Greater Christ Church
- Sharon Harden,
- Del Humphrey, Craig Memorial Church
- E. LaQuint Weaver
Best Pastor
- Solomon Kinloch, Triumph Church
- Lucell Trammer, Dove Church
- Bishop Charles Ellis, Greater Grace Temple
- Bishop Edgar Vann, Second Ebenezer Church
- Dallas Walker, Jr. Wyoming Avenue Church of Christ
- Robert Bolden, Central Baptist Church
- Spencer Ellis, Citadel of Praise
- Bishop James A. Williams, Spirit & Truth Ministries
- Charles Adams, Hartford Memorial Church
- Welton Smith, IV, New Life Family Church
- Wendell Anthony, Fellowship Chapel
Best Organist
- Alex Goss,
- Craig Mizell,
- Bill Moss, Jr.,
- Derrick Starks
- Carol Cole,
- Rudolph Stanfield, Greater Emmanuel
- Christopher Jones
- Andre Woods, Mt. Zion Baptist Church
- David Berry, Greater Emmanuel Temple of Deliverance
- Curtis Pearson, Second Ebenezer
Best Church
- Triumph Church
- Dove Christian Center
- Greater Grace Temple
- Central Baptist Church
- Second Ebenezer
- Citadel of Praise
- Word of Faith
- New Life Family Church
- Wyoming Avenue Church of Christ
- Third New Hope Baptist Church
- Burning Bush International
Best First Lady
- Robin Kinloch, Triumph Church
- Marcella Trammer, Dove Church
- Sheila Van, Second Ebenezer
- Crisette Ellis, Greater Grace Temple
- Karen Clark Sheard, Greater Emmanuel
- Bonita Shelby, Burning Bush International Ministries
- Tracy Ellis, Citadel of Praise
- Beverly Walker,
- Lanell Branch, Third New Hope
- Eunice Chapman, Galilee Baptist Church