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2026 XCELLENCE AWARDS NOMINEES:

 

Ministry Making An Impact Xcellence Award

• Church Without Walls (CWOW)

• Antioch Baptist Church Clem

• Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church

• Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church

• Tea's Room Young Adult Ministry

 

Xcellence In Barbering Xcellence Award

• Gary Bless — Groom Room Barbershop

• Robert Madden — Tru Cutz Grooming Lounge Barbershop

• Michael Johnson — Anointed Hands Barbershop

• Alonzo McPherson — D'Styles Barbershop

• Rock Perry — Barber at Groom Room Barbershop

 

Outstanding Community Service Xcellence Award

• Michael Bowden

• Rev. Dr. Vincent Dortch

• Melissa Tinch

• Charlie Jones

• Dr. Bernice Brooks

 

Youth Impact Xcellence Award

• CJ Brewer

• Zantavious Graham

• Devante Wynn

• Gyla Gonzalez

• Dr. Lexus Houston Mitchell

 

Event Of The Year Xcellence Award

• Nise’s Race — Nikki Thompson

• A Place to Call Home Gala — Latoya Gamble

• Dreamer’s & Believer’s Football Camp — CJ Brewer

• Christmas — Project Passion Project Dia Riofrio & Markeyshia Reynolds

• Chase the Victory Sneaker Ball — Kiki McDaniel

 

Creative Works Xcellence Award

• Demone Henderson Photography

• Brian Carmichael — BC Photography

• Alexis Farley — Devine Studios

• Larenzo Clark - Spiritual Myme

• Justin Harrison — Mindset Media

 

Xcellence In Beauty Xcellence Award

• Tanesha Kirk — T’s Lash & Beauty

• Lakendria Thomas — Odyssey Salon Suites

• Bianca Forbes — Body Sculpture

• Shatavia Daniel — Kross Hair Care

• Jacqueline Bridges — Elaine Styles & More Beauty Supply

 

Healing Mental Health Xcellence Award

• Amekia Lawson, LPC

• Shawnetta Green, LPC

• Jermel Dortch, LPC

• Dr. Reginald Litman, LPC (Pastor)

• Pamela Kinnebrew, MSW

 

Greatness In Health Xcellence Award

• Dr. Kristy Nix

• Dr. Gregory Floyd

• Dr. Thelma Lucas

• Dr. Shatia Edwards

• Dr. Marilyn Coleman

 

LifeTime Exemplary Leadership Xcellence Award

• Pastor Dortch

• Barbara Green

• Charles Hudson

• Glady North

• Matilda Strickland