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2027 BEC Awards Nominations

HOW TO NOMINATE: (Please Read)

Thank You for Participating in the Black Excellence of Chattanooga (BEC) Awards Nominations!

You are invited to nominate individuals and businesses who exemplify Black Excellence in our community. 🌟

✅ You may submit nominations in one category, a few categories, or every category.
✅ We also encourage you to nominate yourself!
✅ Please provide as much detail as possible so we may contact the nominee with their confirmed nomination and share next steps.

Feel free to let your nominee know that you nominated them (though we do not disclose nominators).

⚡ Important Note: You may nominate as many deserving people or businesses as you’d like in the same category—but you’ll need to submit a new form for each nomination.

Thank you for helping us celebrate and honor Black Excellence in Chattanooga!
#BECAwards2027

PLEASE DO NOT NOMINATE THE SAME PERSON IN EVERY CATEGORY!!

Nominations are Open from September 11,2026 - October 11,2026

Voting Process will begin Mid November !

1.Best Accountant

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2.Best Author

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3.Best Baker

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4.Best Barber

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5.Best Barbershop

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6.Best Bartender

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7.Best Braider

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8.Best Brick and Mortar

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9.Best Boutique

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10.Best Car Detailing & Cash Wash

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11.Best Automotive Salesman

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12.Best Caterer

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13.Best Chef

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14.Best Cleaning Company

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15.Best Clothing Boutique

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16.Best Clothing Line

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17.Best Coach

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18.Best Comedian

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19.Best Construction Company

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20.Community Impact Award

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21.Best Contractor

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22.Best Childcare Center

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23.Best Custom Print & Designer ( Apparel & Accessories )

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24.Best Dance Studio

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25.Best Dentist

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26.Best DJ

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27.Best Engineer

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28.Best Esthetician

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29.Best Event Decorator

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30.Best Event Space

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31.Best Event Planner

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32.Best Fashion Designer

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33.Best Female Artist

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34.Best Financial Advisor

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35.Best Fitness Coach

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36.Best Food Truck

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37.Best Graphic Designer

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38.Best Hair Stylist

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39.Best Interior Decorator

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40.Best Insurance Agent

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41.Best Lawn Care Service

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42.Best Lawyer/Attorney

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43.Best Literary Arts

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44.Best Loctician

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45.Best Male Artist

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46.Best Massage Therapist

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47.Best Marketing Company

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48.Best Model

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49.Best Automotive Professional

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50.Best Moving Company

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51.Best MUA

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52.Best Musician

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53.Best Music Producer

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54.Best Nail Tech

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55.Best Emerging Business (Under Two Years )

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56.Best Non-Profit

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57.Best Nurse Practitioner

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58.Best Registered Nurse

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59.Best OBGYN

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60.Best Pediatrician

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61.Best Performance Arts

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62.Best Photographer

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63.Best Podcast

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64.Best Property Manager

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65.Best Radio Media Personality

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66.Best Restaurant

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67.Best Realtor

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