Madison Black Chamber of Commerce

2025 Black Business Awards Recognition & Exhibition (BBARE)

Nominations close January 10, 2025, at 11:59PM (CST).
AWARD OVERVIEW

The MBCC Black Business Awards & Recognition Exhibition celebrates achievements and contributions of business ownership and entrepreneurs in Madison and surrounding areas.

The event honors individuals and companies demonstrating excellence in business, leadership, and community impact. By recognizing these outstanding businesses, we promote economic empowerment and inspire the next generation of Black entrepreneurs.

This year we will showcase the remarkable achievements of Black-owned businesses in real estate, construction, landscaping, and home improvement, the Dream Builders of our communities. Each award commends businesses that build strong foundations, drive economic growth, and create lasting impacts.

Thank you for taking the time to nominate those people, businesses and organizations that help build our community.

Nominations close January 10, 2025, at 11:59PM (CST).
Save the Date!

Join us on 2/20/25 for The 7th Annual Black Business Awards & Recognition Exhibition at the Monona Terrace. Tickets will be on sale after the 1st of the year.
NOMINATION FORM
Your name*

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Your email*
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Are you a Madison Black Chamber of Commerce Member?*

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NOMINATION GUIDELINES
- You must nominate in at least one award category, but may nominate in as many as you'd like (up to 17!).
- You may only nominate one business per award category.
- You can nominate the same business to multiple award categories.
- One ballot per person.
CATEGORIES FOR CONSIDERATION
SELECT the award category (or categories) you would like to nominate well-deserving Black-owned businesses, organizations, or Black entrepreneurs for, THEN scroll down to make the nomination(s).*

Residential Design: Honoring professionals and firms who specialize in designing functional, aesthetically pleasing, and sustainable homes. This includes architects, designers, and planners focused on single-family and multi-family residential properties.Residential Home Services: Recognizing businesses that provide essential services for maintaining, renovating, or improving residential properties. This includes plumbing, electrical work, HVAC, landscaping, roofing, and other home improvement services.Commercial Design: Awarding those who excel in designing commercial spaces such as offices, retail stores, hospitality venues, and public buildings. This includes architects and interior designers who create innovative and functional environments for businesses.Commercial and/or Construction Site Cleaning: Acknowledging companies that specialize in cleaning and maintaining construction sites or commercial spaces, ensuring they are safe, clean, and ready for use or further development.General Contracting: Celebrating licensed professionals or firms responsible for building and managing construction projects from start to finish, coordinating all aspects from hiring subcontractors to ensuring compliance with safety and building codes.Construction Site Transportation: Honoring companies that specialize in transporting materials, equipment, and waste to and from construction sites, ensuring timely and efficient logistics for project completion.Interior Design: Recognizing individuals and firms that specialize in designing interior spaces that are both functional and visually appealing, transforming spaces to meet the needs and desires of clients in residential or commercial projects.Real Estate Agency: Awarding real estate firms that facilitate buying, selling, and leasing properties while providing excellent service, market knowledge, and support to clients.Real Estate Agent: Celebrating individual real estate agents who excel in helping clients navigate the home-buying or selling process, offering personalized service, market expertise, and dedication to client satisfaction.Project/Site Management: Recognizing professionals who manage the overall planning, coordination, and control of a construction project from inception to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.Neighborhood Investment: Honoring individuals or organizations that invest in underdeveloped or underserved communities, contributing to economic development, housing improvements, and community revitalization projects.Engineering: Recognizing civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and other types of engineers who contribute to the design, construction, and safety of buildings, infrastructure, and construction projects.Architecture: Celebrating licensed professionals who design buildings and structures, blending creativity and functionality to meet both aesthetic and practical needs while ensuring compliance with safety and zoning regulations.Youth in Trades: Awarded to a young individual under 21 who are excelling in vocational training or apprenticeship programs in skilled trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, or masonry, showcasing their commitment to building a career in the industry.Rising Star – Individuals Under 30 in the Industry: Recognizing a young professional under 30 who is making significant contributions and showing exceptional promise in architecture, construction, real estate, or related fields, positioning themselves as future leaders in the industry.Green Technology: Recognizing individuals or companies that incorporate sustainable, eco-friendly technologies and practices in construction, design, or real estate. This includes innovations that reduce environmental impact, enhance energy efficiency, minimize waste, and promote sustainable building methods and materials.Solar: Honoring businesses or professionals who specialize in the design, installation, and maintenance of solar energy systems for residential, commercial, or industrial properties. This includes those who contribute to the growth of renewable energy solutions, helping clients reduce their carbon footprint and achieve energy independence.
Residential Design
Residential Home Services
Commercial Design
Commercial and/or Construction Site Cleaning
General Contracting
Construction Site Transportation
Interior Design
Real Estate Agency
Real Estate Agent
Project/Site Management
Neighborhood Investment
Engineering
Architecture
Youth in Trades
Rising Star – Individuals Under 30 in the Industry
Green Technology
Solar
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2025 Black Business Awards Recognition & Exhibition (BBARE)

AWARD OVERVIEW

NOMINATION FORM