Who Will Be Named Spectacular Magazine 2019 Emerging Leader? Awards Show Sept. 14th
Cary, NC – Thirty-three amazing individuals will vie for the title of Spectacular Magazine 2019 Emerging Leader of the Year award in ten categories on Saturday, Sept. 14th. The black-tie Awards Show will take place at 7:00 pm in the Cary Arts Center Theater located at 101 Dry Ave. (Cary). A Red Carpet Reception precedes the Awards Show at 5:30 pm. Tickets are available at https://spectacularmag.com/eloy/. A limited number of tickets have been discounted half off.
Spectacular Magazine will recognize and honor the achievements of African Americans between the ages of 18 – 35 who have made a difference in the African American community in the following categories: Activism, Arts, Beauty/Fashion Industry Pro, Community Service, Education, Entrepreneurship, Fitness, Mentor, Social Media Influencer and Technology. Winners will also be announced on the Spectacular Magazine Radio Show on FOXY 107/104 on Sunday Sept. 15th at 7:30 am.
Nominations were accepted in ten categories and narrowed down by the ELOY Selection Committee (Committee), based on criteria, to three (3) semi-finalists in each category. Due to overwhelming submissions in the Entrepreneurship category, six semi-finalists were selected and two award recipients will be named in that category. The public had the opportunity to vote online Aug. 18 – Sept. 1 for these 33 semi-finalists. Based on the results of the online voting process, ten of those will receive the title of Spectacular Magazine 2019 Emerging Leader of the Year.
The Awards Show will be include performances by Miss Black USA Talented Teen 2019 Nayesah Williams, national recording artists O. Shariff and JT Make Moves, and R&B sensation Tiyane. Spectacular Magazine CEO/Publisher Phyllis Coley will host the show.
Sponsors are Duke Energy, M&F Bank, The Aura Galleria, Black Dollar, RnB and Paint and Zaxby’s. During the Reception, Shoe Crazy Wine and Harlem Beer, both owned by African American females, will be available at the cash bar.
The Spectacular Magazine 2019 Emerging Leaders of the Year Semi-Finalists (and their categories) are:
(CATEGORY IN ALL CAPS)
ACTIVISM
Kristina Smith – SGA President, Duke University (Durham)
Brandon Hedgebeth – SGA President, NCCU (Durham)
Nia Pierce – President, NAACP – College of NJ Chapter (East Orange, NJ)
ARTS
Carlos O’Briant – CEO, Family Bizness LLC (Durham)
Kimberly Palmer – Studio Owner, Motiv8 Creative Studios (Durham)
Jeffrey Williamson – Photographer, Jeffrey Lynn Media (Raleigh)
BEAUTY/FASHION INDUSTRY PRO
Jori Nwachukwu – CEO, JoriChiom (Durham)
Tia Teasley – Owner, The Dutchess of Brows (Raleigh)
Alexandria Glenn – Model/Designer, Capo Vintage (Durham)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
David Garvin – Founder/Executive Dir., The Humbled Initiative (Durham)
Vanessa Mitchell – Youth Pastor, I Dance Praise Academy (Henderson)
Calvin Pierce – Route Sales Manager, American Wear (East Orange, NJ)
EDUCATION
Ryanne Logan – School Counselor, Durham Public Schools (Durham)
Adrian Tucker – Band Teacher, Durham Public Schools (Durham)
Shanita Ollison – Music Teacher, Nita Key Enrichment (Durham)
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Brandon Bell – CEO/President, Bellman & Associates, Inc. (Raleigh)
Gerrikka Bunche – CEO, Mom Redefined (Raleigh)
Ithiopia Meekeda – CEO/Founder, Blush Essentials LLC ( Durham)
Brenda Kithcart – Owner/Founder, Kreative Kidz NC (Durham)
Kala Nwachukwu – Founder, Kay’s Sole (Durham)
Jasmine Burroughs – Founder/Owner, Food That Fits U (Durham)
Sherard Johnson – Founder, Ron N Shoot (Durham)
FITNESS
Willie Davis – Founder/Trainer, G-PACT High Intensity Training (Fayetteville)
Jaye Pratt – CEO/Founder, JCP Fitness (Durham)
Ashanti Robinson – Owner, Miami Knockout Fitness (Durham)
MENTOR
Tynique Kelly – Founder, Big Sister Talk (Durham)
Raven Nicole Gibbs – CEO, Motiv8 Inc. (Durham)
Troy Johnson – Director, YM4C Entertprises (Raleigh)
SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER
Hugh Brown – DJ p/k/a DJ Scooby (Raleigh)
Erica McRae – Founder/Owner, Capital City Marketing Group (Atlanta)
Vashti Hurt – Founder, Carolina Blitz (Charlotte)
TECHNOLOGY
Calvin Barnes – Graphic Designer, NCCU (Durham)
Tarryn Henry – Organizer, Blacks In Tech (Durham)
Martez Dominique Yancey – Founder, OmegaPoint Produxns (Raleigh)
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