2023 Nominee Finalist of Jacksonville- BY CATEGORY

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Congratulations to our 2023 Winners

Special Awards:

Best Boss Power Couple-Dr. Khalil & Ashley Orsborn

Best Boss Icons-Betty Burney, Wendy Holley and Markale Graham

Best Boss Entrepreneurs of the Year-Desiree Jones,Nakita "Kitty" Watley, Dr. Cynthia Smith, and Wil Singleton.

Best Boss Emerging New Business-Lit Tv Network, Becoming Collegiate Academy and  BMOB-Black Men of Business

Best Boss Accessories for Women-Dana Flowers of Lavish Lilly;  1st runner-up Nichol Kelly-Nicholi Sadora

Best Boss Adult Day Care/Home Care-Makaela Obi-Obi's Family Adult Care

 Best Boss Airbnb Co.- Kitty's Vacation Rentals-Tracie Watley

Best Boss Attorney-Millicent Daniels of Daniels Law Firm

Best Boss Author-Tia Coleman

Best Boss Bakery-Juanita Jones-Edible Blessings

Baest Boss  Band/Musician/Singer-Melissa Case; 1st Runner-up Jazz Zamor

Best Boss Bail Bonds Co.-Tiffany Reynolds-Unshackle Me Bail Bonds;1st place-Linda James AAA Bail Bonds

Best Boss Balloon Decorating Co.-Bria Brown-Beautiful Balloons by Bria

Baest Boss Barber-Trejon Hicks-Klean Kutz Barber
Best Boss  Mobile Bartending Co. Char Allen-Cocktails of Sweetness

Best Boss Boutique for Women-Marie Norris-J Haute Couture
Best Boss Business Coach-Latasha Brooks

Best Boss  BBQ-Marvin McCoy-Xcellence  BBQ

Best Boss Caterer-Shavon Smoot-Skinny Pig Catering; 1st place-Jeff Johnson-3J's Catering

Best Boss Mobile Car Services-Keymeo Mitchell Mitch Mobile Care

Cigar & Smoke Bar-Traci Irven-Goodfellas Lounge

Best Boss Cleaning Co.-Dashawn Mills-Rootie 2DaTootie

Best Boss Custom T-shirts & Gifts-Ink Me Stitch & Printz-Sean and  Rhonda Baldwin

Best Boss Custom Tailors-Apparel Designers-Arminius Patterson Jr.-Audacious by Arminius

Best Boss Custom Treats/Fruit Arrangement-Latonya Stinson-Triple T's Good Eats & Sweets

Best Boss Dance & Performing Arts Studios-Shanequa Minnis-Dazzling Dolls

Best Boss Daycare/Private School- LaTonya Richardson-Academy of Learning and Early Care

Best Boss DJ- DJ Swagg-Chris Lane

Best Boss Social Events Creator- Shawnta Pride of ll Dope Chicks

Best Boss Event of the Year-The Black Ball-Lumni  Ent.; 1st place-Manifesting with Mimosas-Tia Coleman

Best Boss Event Planner-Artesha Toliver-The Art of Eventz

Best Boss Event Venue-The Main Attraction-Alesia & Ivy Ross

Best Boss Florist-Charzetta Spencer-Spencers Florist;1st place Erika Gaffney-Perfectly Posh

Best Boss Food Truck-Tina Tucker-Chef Love Sol Cuisine

Best Boss Fitness Trainer-Ryan McGriff-NS2 Fitness

Best Boss Funeral Home-Rose Nolan Walker-Coleman Walker Berry Funerals

Best Boss Graphics & Design-Amandala Courtneay- A Drummond Design.

Best Boss Hair Stylist-Antia Henderson-Salon Monet
Best Boss Hair Salon-Cynthia Meadows-Abliss Studios

Best Boss  Healthcare Services-Jessica Wilkerson

Best Boss Home & Business Renovations & Interior Design-Shamari Alexander

Best Boss Lighting Design-Marcus Lundy

Best Boss Limo/Party Bus Transportation-Clarence Cobb-Golden Eagle Luxury Transportation

Best Boss Life Coach-Mechelle Canady

Best Boss Make-up Artist-Dee Felton-Unruly Faces

Best Boss Marketing Co.-Audrieanna Burgin

Best Boss Motivational Speaker-Chasity Alford

Best Boss Night Club-Genay Mills-The Daq  Shack

Best Boss Nail Tech-Tiffany Blyke Barbie Martin

Best Boss Non-Profit Youth- Crystal Life-It's A Girl Thing; 1st place-Shamari Gloster-Jax Gents

Best Boss Non-Profit-Haracka-"Nikki" Carswell-Silent Women Speaking

Best Boss Playwrighter-Herb Robertson

Best Boss Podcast-Tommy Bridgewater-Liquid Radio After Dark

Best Boss  Photographer-Adrain Bracy-Bracy Photos

Best  Boss Plumber/Home Mainteance- GaryTripp

Best Boss Realtor (Female)-Toshia Hall-Powerhouse Realty

Best Boss Restaurant-Shandon Fox-1 Foxy Lady Cafe

Best Boss Sisterhood Organization-Dr. Tongela Martin-Eta Psi Eta Christian Soroity

Best Boss  Spa-Nicole Smith-Massage Trinity; 1st place Crystal Mack-Glam Therapy

Best Boss Talk Show-Mischell Glenn-The Green Room

Best Boss 360 Machine-Tiffany Johnson; 1st place Baron Tolliver

Best Boss Travel Agent-Jonika Smith- Joyful Journeys with JoJo

Best Boss Videography-Adrain Bracy-Bracy Photos

"After attending the Best Boss gala my clientele doubled in less than 3 months.  I am so thankful. Thank you for honoring us."

K. Mitchell

"I never knew so many black owned businesses existed in Jacksonville. I will definitely start supporting these businesses."

S. Johnson

Q. Can I nominate a person in more than one category?

A. Yes

Q.  Can I nominate a person for a category not listed?

A.  Unfortunately, only the categories listed. Please email bestbossgroupusa@gmail.com and we will review your request.