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Award Nominations

Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) 40th Anniversary Gala Awards

The Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) proudly marks four decades of excellence, leadership, and unwavering commitment to advancing Black businesses and professionals. In celebration of this milestone, we invite the community to submit nominations for distinguished awards that recognize individuals, corporations, and local organizations for their outstanding contributions to our community.

We encourage nominations for those who exemplify innovation, proven leadership, and dedicated service in the following categories:

  • Corporation of the Year Award – Recognizing a corporation with a major presence/HQ in Colorado that has demonstrated exceptional commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community engagement support in the black community. 
  • Les Townsend Community Service Award – Honoring an individual whose legacy of exceptional service and dedication has profoundly impacted the Colorado black business community. 
  • Non-profit of the Year Award – Celebrating a Colorado based nonprofit organization that has made a significant impact on the black community through advocacy, service, engagement and empowerment. 
  • Small Business of the Year Award – Honoring a Colorado based small business that has demonstrated and exhibited outstanding growth, innovation, and proven leadership within the business community. 

Award Categories

Please click the appropriate link for nomination form

Nomination Details:

  • Complete form with details in each section including nominator contact information. Form Submission Deadline: May 31, 2025 at 11:59pm
  • Nomination Guidelines: (Please click on the award link to review guidelines)
  • How to Submit: Email to dr.angelic.cole@cbcc.biz

We invite the community to participate in this esteemed tradition and help us recognize the changemakers and trailblazers who continue to uplift and empower those known and unknown to them. Join us as we honor excellence, celebrate leadership, and pave the way for the future.