5 years celebrating black businesses and excellence
For the past 4 years PCI Media and Company has put together an annual award show highlighting and celebrating hundreds of Black owned businesses and individuals that have made a unique impact in the community.
The Black Owned Business and Excellence (BOBE) Awards was created during the pandemic and the Breonna Taylor protests, when there was little hope to hold onto when it comes to civil rights and discrimination in the Black community.
A multitude of Black owned businesses were created around this time, on top of the already sizable and overlooked amount available.
With over 40 categories highlighted, industries include Venue, Event Planner/Promoter, Restaurant, Beverage, Catering, Tattoo, Community Organization, Healthcare, Decorator, Barbershop, Barber, Hair Salon, Hair Stylist, Nail Tech, Beauty Product, Media/Production, Photographer/Videographer, Author, Entertainer, Makeup Artist, Science/Technology, Finance, Law, Dance/Gymnastics, Health & Fitness, Educator, Clothing Brand, Clothing/Accessory Store, Marketing/PR, Graphic Design, Visual Art, Self Care, Real Estate, Commercial/Industrial, Political Influence, Influencer, Youth Owned (17 & under), Legacy, Gamechanger, New Business, and Black Owned Business of the Year.
This year marks 5 years of the BOBEAWARDS, and nominations will be open until January 31st.
The award show will take place in the Russell neighborhood again this year at a new location inside Louisville Central Community Center (LCCC) at 1300 W. Muhammad Ali on Saturday, March 14th.
Doors will open at 5:30PM, with the red carpet from 5:30PM to 7PM, and the show starting promptly at 7PM.
Tickets are now available at www.bobeawards.com, with early bird tickets starting at $20 (regular $50) for general admission, $50 for VIP (regular $75), and vendor booths at $75 (regular $150).
Supporters of this year’s BOBEAWARDS include YMCA of Louisville, Equitable Wealth Management, Zogo Host, the Underground Lou, and Saturdays with Mikesha.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or have additional questions, please email info@bobeawards.com or contact 502.878.6531.
