Since its founding in 2020, Soigne’ + Swank Magazine has represented the voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) entrepreneurs and brands. We are proud to confer the inaugural class of our Readers’ Choice Brands to Know—celebrating the contributions of the BIPOC community that embody and exemplify excellence for the culture.
We invite you to nominate a BIPOC entrepreneur or brand for any of our Readers’ Choice categories by July 15, 2022. Self-nominations are, of course, accepted. Selections will be notified and included in the August 2022 National Black Business Month magazine issue.
- Entrepreneur of the Year
- This award recognizes an outstanding Entrepreneur for their achievements as an owner, innovator, creator and leader in the field of entrepreneurship. Nominees are dedicated to going above and beyond to support the BIPOC community.
- Rising Star Brand
- This award is given to TWO newly established entrepreneurs or brands, showing Black excellence in purpose and passion. Nominees are eligible if they are either: a) 2 years or less in business, or b) a kid-preneur.
- Best in Arts, Culture and Entertainment
- This award is given to TWO individuals or brands that are either BIPOC owned/operated/founded or co-founded, demonstrating excellence in a creative-based brand.
- Best in Retail and Consumer Products
- This award is given to TWO individuals or brands that are either BIPOC owned/operated/founded or co-founded, demonstrating excellence in a retail or consumer product-based business.
- Best in Professional/Personal Services
- This award is given to TWO individuals or brands that are either BIPOC owned/operated/founded or co-founded, demonstrating excellence in a professional or personal service-based business.
- Best in Social Impact
- This award recognizes TWO BIPOC owned/operated/founded or co-founded brands (either for-profit or non-profit) whose mission and values remain at the forefront of their business decisions and may include a fundraising or give-back model or environmentally/socially responsible product or service.
If you have any questions, please email us at media@soigneswankmagazine.com.
Lynnecia S. Eley is Founder & Managing Editor of Soigne’ + Swank Magazine. She is a career-driven entrepreneur, wife, and mother. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, she is an award-winning University Assistant Dean and Adjunct Professor committed to excellence, dedication, and caring for others. Known as the Confidence Doula, Lynnecia is a best-selling author and coach, a founder of Two Queens Media and Black & Ivy League, Inc. You can learn more about Lynnecia and her platforms at www.shecaninspire.com.
