The Cincinnati Herald presents
the Cincy Power Awards

Join us in celebrating the excellence and achievements of Black-owned businesses in the Greater Cincinnati. Your nominations and votes will help shine a spotlight on the businesses making a difference in our community.
Please support us, make your voice heard, and help us recognize the best!
Nominations and voting are closed.
Full list of winners below.
If you’d like to join us for the Cincy Power Awards Gala,
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Arts & Culture
- Best Art Gallery: A.R.T. Art Resource Gallery
- Best Author: Dr. Whitney Gaskins
- Best Dance Group/Ensemble: Arabesque Dance Academy
- Best Museum: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
- Best Performance Band or Group: 2nd Wind
- Best Visual Artist: Brandon Hawkins
Business & Professional Services
- Best Accounting Firm: Riston Financial Service Group
- Best Attorney: Fanon Rucker
- Best Financial Advisor: Pope Financial Planning, LLC
- Best Insurance Agent: Eric Thompson
- Best Insurance Company: JL Tillman Insurance Agency LLC
- Best Staffing Services: Eastern Personnel Services, Inc.
- Best Tax Prep: Cincy Tax and Notary Professionalism
Entertainment
- Best Club: Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge
- Best DJ: DJ Diamond
- Best Event Promoter: J. Rodg
- Best Event Set Up: Azure Events
- Best Event Space: Blush the Event Loft
- Best Live Performance Event: Midwest Black Family Reunion
- Best Outdoor Festival/Culture Event: Cincy Soul Food Fest
- Best Radio Station: R&B Cincy
Food & Beverage
- Best All-Around Restaurant: Soul Secrets
- Best BBQ: Just Q’in Bbq
- Best Bakery: Davis Cookie Collection
- Best Bar & Grill: Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge
- Best Breakfast Spot: 6 ‘N The Mornin’
- Best Brunch Spot: 6 ‘N The Mornin’
- Best Catering: Edibles-n-Such
- Best Coffee Shop: Black Owned Coffee
- Best Cookies: Davis Cookie Collection
- Best Cultural Cuisine: 6 ‘N The Mornin’
- Best Dessert: Key’s Cheesecakes & Pies
- Best Dinner Spot: Just Q’in Bbq
- Best Food Truck: Sweets and Meats
- Best Fried Chicken: French Toast Heaven
- Best Fried Fish: 6 ‘N The Mornin’
- Best Lunch Spot: Soul Secrets
- Best Wines & Wineries: Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge
General Services
- Best Childcare/Preschool: The Gingerbread House Learning Center
- Best Florist: Blossoms Florist Inc.
- Best Funeral Home: Preston Charles Funeral Home
- Best Gala or Fundraiser: The STEMmys Awards
- Best Nonprofit Organization: The Gaskins Foundation
- Best Photographer: Easley Blessed Media
- Best Start-Up (Less than 5 years in business): Giftofbeauty Spa & Suites, Mary Johnson
- Best Tech Company: CyberSure
- Best Youth Program: Youth Wellness Initiative
Health & Beauty
- Best Barbershop: Noble barber and beauty
- Best Day Spa: Jennifique Lashes and Brows Beauty
- Best Hair Salon: Studio 33 Haircare and Restoration Salon & Spa
- Best Hair Stylist: Nigel Mask
- Best Home Health Company: Eastern Personnel Services, Inc.
- Best Lash Tech/Lash Salon: Jennifique Lashes and Brows Beauty
- Best Make-Up Artist: Jennifique Lashes and Brows Beauty
- Best Massage Spot: Giftofbeauty Spa & Suites, Mary Johnson
- Best Nail Salon: Allure Galore Salon & Spa
- Best Personal Trainer: Bodied by Rico
- Best Skincare Products: Natural Shea Care
Home & Garden
- Best Air Conditioning/HVAC Service: KP Heating and Cooling LLC
- Best Maintenance Professional/Handyman: Busy Bee Cleaning Services / Hygienic Cleaning Services / Quality Cleaning Services (3-way Tie)
- Best Plumber: C.J. Hughes and Sons Plumbing
- Best Real Estate Agent: Republic Commercial Real Estate
- Best Real Estate Company: SHH Realty Group LLC
- Best Remodeler/Contractor: Browne E&C Services
Shopping
- Best Consignment/Thrift Store: Style and Grace Consignment
- Best Men’s Clothing Store: BlaCk OWned Outerwear
- Best Men’s Fashion Designer: Go(o)d Company Apparel / Hard Ta Knock Shoppe (Tie)
- Best Place to Buy a Unique Gift: RoSho Awards & Graphics
- Best Pop-Up Market: Style and Grace Consignment
- Best Urban Retail: BlaCk OWned Outerwear
- Best Women’s Boutique Shop: Style and Grace Consignment
- Best Women’s Fashion Designer: Style and Grace Consignment
Vehicles & Services
- Best EV Service/Equipment Provider: Parks Electrical Services
Wellness
- Best Dental Practice: Dr. Terrence Poole/Dr. Shawn Bell
- Best Doctor: Dr. Angelique Waller
- Best Fitness Class: Pure and Simple Fitness
- Best Massage: A little touch of heaven
Congratulations to all of our winners! We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the Cincy Power Awards Gala. Get your now!