Nominations Open for GRABB Awards
The GRABB Awards were created to recognize, affirm and celebrate Black Businesses, Entrepreneurs, Community Activist, Educators, Organizations, Groups and Standard Bearers that work hard and tirelessly to build up and make a difference in the Greater Grand Rapids.
Be sure to read the criteria for each award carefully to make sure the nominee is eligible for the award you are nominating them for.
The Award Categories are as follows:
Reuben Smartt Young, Black & Gifted Award:
Recognizing a leader under the age of 30 years old whose leadership promotes economic and/or social change in the community.
Edith Rasberry Emerging Black Business Award:
Recognizes a Black business that embodies GRABB's Core Values (Stellar Customer Service, Great Products/Services & Community Oriented) and has been in operation for 1-5 years.
Harlem Renaissance Culture Architect Award:
Recognizes an individual, group or organization that has taken it upon themselves to build and influence the cultural, social and artistic scene in our community.
The Black Bottom Community Builder Award:
Recognizes a community leader, group or organization that works tirelessly, passionately and collectively to build up our community.
NC Mutual Life Insurance Co Collaboration Award:
Recognizes businesses, organizations and initiatives that exemplifies collaboration. Focused on innovative relationships and practices over and above standard and traditional ones as well as alliances that achieved exceptional results.
Marcus Garvey Legacy Honoree: (Selected By Committee)
Recognizing an Entrepreneurial leader who is the Standard Bearer for Black businesses in the community and has been operating their business for over 10 years aka Staying Power.
Let affirm our Community's Entrepreneurs, Educators, Organizations, Groups and Leaders!
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