BEST IN BUSINESS

• Best Barber Shop: His Image Barber Salon

• Best Books/Music/Video Retailer: Amandla Cards & Gifts

• Best Caterer/Restaurant: Just Desserts by Jekeitta

• Best Clothing/Fashion Retailer: Morgan's of Delaware Avenue

• Best Doctor (D.D.S./M.D.): Dr. Carl Turner M.D.

• Best Event Planner: Especially for You Event Planning & Management

• Best Funeral Home: Congo Funeral Home

• Best Gifts/Novelties Retailer: Amandla Cards & Gifts

• Best Graphic/Web Designer: New Media Dezigns

• Best Financial/Insurance Agency: Darren Moore Insurance Agency

• Best Hair Salon: Alexander Myles Salon And Spa

• Best Photographer/Videographer: Rodrick Moore Photography

• Best Realtor: Melinda Proctor

BEST IN THE COMMUNITY

• Best Community Center: Christina Cultural Arts Center

• Best Non-Profit Organization: Duffy's Hope Inc.

• Best Faith-Based Organization: Bethel AME Church

• Best Greek Organization: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. (Sigma Zeta Omega Chapter -- Newark)

• Best Men's Organization: The Monday Club

• Best Women's Organization: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. (Zeta Omega Chapter -- Wilmington)

• Best Professional Organization: Metropolitan Wilmington Urban League Young Professionals

• Best Yearly Community Event: August Quarterly Festival

BEST IN THE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

• Best Author: Darla J. Foxx

• Best Club/DJ/Event/Party Promoter: Doc B Entertainment

• Best Live Band: To The Max

• Best Performing Artist (Comedian, Poet, Vocalist): Twin Poets

• Best Local Media Program ( TV/Radio): The Congo Hour

• Best Stage Play: The Tears of a Teenage Mother