We’re kicking off the week with a burst of energy and enthusiasm. Our very own CEO & Chairman, Rashad “Shadzilla” Jones-Jennings, has been nominated for the Community Spotlight category at the upcoming 2024 Black Excellence Chattanooga (BEC) Awards.
The BEC Awards recognize and celebrate minority businesses, professionals, creatives, artists, and musicals who have contributed to community enrichment and made a positive impact on the city of Chattanooga and Hamilton County.
Below is the list of nominees for the prestigious 2024 BEC Awards. For more information about the 2024 BEC Awards please visit https://www.chattbusinesselite.com.
Best Accountant
Bernard Harris
Dewayne Caldwell
Dhonielle Touissaint
Ebony Sims
Quinetta Caldwell
Best Barbershop
Blue Boys
Faded Barbershop
Goatified Grooming
Klip & Slide
Regal Barbershop
The Gentleman’s Barber Lounge
Best Brick and Mortar
Allgood Bookstore
Carbonbased Cellfood
Humanitees
Lady Naps Winery
Liberty Bonding
Peach Cobbler Factory
The Sweet Spot Waxing Co.
Unveiled Bridal
Best Caterer
Chef Chasty Seafood & More
Co’s Kitchen
Jasmine Wilson
Mama Red Cooks
Mann Girls Cafe
Nunu’s Catering
Party Bites Kitchen
The Island Vibe Chef
Best Author
Demetrus Coonrod
Roslynne Camper
Shanteria Jackson
Talor Iman
Yolanda Woodruff
Best Bartender
Adrian McKibben
Blush
Chanda Glass
Drinks by Tam
Jessica Jones
Lonette Smith
Quetta Pipkin
TipCi
Tony Turner
Best Boutique
Armour Beauty Collection
Bling Beauty Boutique
Good Girl Product
LaDe
Nova Amir
Brown Girl Waisted
Shanteria One Stop Shop
Style Statement
Tasha Simone
Tru Closet
Victorious Mobile Closet
Best Chef
Antonio Tate
Chef Andi Cagle
Chef Lamont
Chef Romance
Cynthia Woods
Kenyatta Ashford
Best Baker
Bria Bakes
Chattanooga Bread Pudding
Haven Cakes by Neisha
Half Baked Bakery
Leah Moon- Tempted by Sweets
LMC Creations
Melba Mack
Nichole Bray- GiGi’s
Pancake Bakery
Best Blog
Edwina Lashan
Emms Danielle
Walk with Wina
WydChatt
Best Car Detailing
Chosen’s Pressure washing &
Auto Detailing
Dirt Bully
In & Out Pressure
K&B Services
Prestige Professional Detailing
Road Runner Detailing
Shaq’s Mobile Detailing
Best Child Care Center
CCLA
Little Kings & Queens
Little Tada’s Childcare Center
Lynn’s Playpen
MiMi’s Academy
Purpose Point Learning
Serenity Childcare
Best Barber
BJ
Jacques Carney
Chris Newby
Greg Dixon lll
Jamere Vanson
Marquell Crutcher
Thomas Evans
Tobias Pruett
Tyresha King
Best Braider
Alexia Smith
Clarissa Benn
Dee Woods
Keiosha Harrison
Lauryn Russell
Melanie Hines
Rockei Allen
Rozenia Thompson
LaShunda Choice
Todasia Featherston
Kennesha West
Best Car Salesman
Alfred Odister
Daryl Murphy
Fred Fortson
Keith Rawls
Robert Sharp
Star Coleman
Best Cleaning Company
Absolute Cleaning
Beyond Clean Pros
Caldwell Cleaning
Clear Conscious
Mean Green Janitorial Service
PCS Cleaning
Queen of Klean
TNT Cleaning
We Clean Chattanooga
Best Clothing Brand/Apparel
ADRFT Outdoor
Chatt Babies
Dead Panda
Drug Love
Crown Full of Locs
G.R.IN.D
Keep Living
Lee Coded Apparel
RICH
Traits
Community Spotlight
Andrea Clark
Celeste Murphy
Chris Sands
Coogi Doogi
Demetrus Coonrod
Dominique Brown
Dr. Kia Ruffin
Melissa Graham
Michael Flash Gordon
Rashad Jone-Jennings
Stephanie Sims
Troy Rogers
Best DJ
DJ Breezy
DJ Chi
DJ Corleone Tone
DJ D Strick
DJ Hollywood Oompa
DJ Kendall Harris
DJ K2
DJ Kris Kash
DJ KStylz
DJ Mike Haywood
DJ Tony Dub
Best Event Decorator
MASH
Passion with Design
S&S Results
Touched by Tiki
Trilogy Design
Best Coach
Aristole Ohara
Joe Banks
Levar Brown
Stefan Carter
Terrance Lloyd Sr.
Xavier Nelson
Jeron Williams
Best Contractor
Charlie Walker
Innovative Construction
Justin Rock
LaGreg Burns
Leshun Boyd Gordon
Mark Jones
Reginald Jordan
Tony King
Best Doctor
Dr. Bernard Parham
Dr. John Adams
Dr. Kathleen Mitchell
Dr. Mecca Walker
Dr. Robert McCoy
Dr. Monique Golden
Dr. Shevonda Sherrow
Best Event Planner
Jazz Creations
Jenika Jones
Kristen Person
Marshun Hardnett
Tamara Lansden
Touched by Tikki
Trilogy Design Group
Venita Rhodes
Yanetta Bowman
Best Comedian
Brandalyn Shropshire Company
Eric Foster
Adamson Construction
Ms. Lol
Exceptional Property Solution
Infinite Construction
Veronica Pooh Nash
Takela Room
Tiara Willingham
Willie B Jr
Best Construction
Innovative Construction
Paris Construction
Sanders Remodeling
Best Dance Studio
Royal Envy
Soul Aerobics
Tawna Line Dancers
Velocity
Keenan Kenard
Best Dentist
Dr. Brittany Patmon
Dr. LaTasha Garrett
Dr. Nicole Boaz
Dr. Robert Clark
Best Engineer
Aeshia Brown
Chyna Calloway
Darreka Howell
Corita Wallace
David Yancey
Jonathan Crawford
Joyce Gardner
Shon Evans
Veatrice Conley
Best Esthetician
Dorothea Johnson
Lovely B Rose
Majeedah Giddens
Michelle Daniel
Nicole King
Best Event Space
Party Bites Kitchen
Royal Event Space
Slate
The Plug Chattanooga
Frances
Best Fashion Designer
Jimmy Orshad
Kenesha West
Minique Murphy
Partrice Murray
Tarina Whiteside
Best Female Artist
Bindy
Brandi Jordan
Cle Raq
Denise Dave
Hennessy Foster
Karen Collins
Tamara Lansden
Tiffany Coleman
Best Graphic Designer
Chris Torrey
Darius Creates
Designs by Sivels
Detritus Lewis
Mahogany Lovee
Antoinette Taylor
Best Kid Entrepreneur
J Zaria Irvin
Mission Accomplished
Naturally Divine
S&S All Natural Shaved Ice
TMC Designs
Victoria Sweet Sensations
Best Loctician
Bria Jones
DeSha McColley
Jayln Moore
Kimberly Roach
NaToshia Jackson
Paula Norwood
Tiffany Davis
Todasia Featherstone
Tyrina Harris
Best Financial Advisor
Bernard Harris
Cassie Sparks
Corey Madding
Frenise Mann
Ivan Brown
Marshun Hardnett
Roland Mcintyre
Best Hair Stylist
Alexandria Graham
Brittney Mcreynolds
Clippa Chic
Coco Chrissy
Deasia Daniel
Kenisha Symone
Kimberly Gillespie
Letha Hubbard
Michael Bone
Monique Lashea
Stephanie Baker
Best Lawncare
Anointed Services
Do it All Landscapes
Excellent Lawn Care
James McCallie
Javonnie Myricks
Smitty’s Lawn Care
Special Touch
Best Male Artist
Alex Hayes
CT
Reece Da Truth
Rolling Rizer
Swayyvo
Tez D. Da Runninman
Best Fitness Coach
Calvin O’neil
Coach Smooth
Keya Gunnel
Langston Muse
Mesha Collins
Raven Moore
Best Interior Decorator
Ebony Raspberry
Ebony Robertson
Kenya Patton
Best Lawyer/Attorney
Amanda Jelks
Carmen Ware
Gerald Webb
Kisha Cheeks
Ryan Wheeler
Best Massage Therapist
Dee Holmes
Mesha Griffin
Nicolas Manley
Tasha Jones
Terrika Lewis
Travis Bray
Best Food Truck
Bad Wraps
Bamanooga Wings
Chicken w/Bones
Cold Fusion Fried Ice Cream
Fud Vybes
Mac Subs
Nola Girls
Seafood King Gene
Soul Que
The Bistro
The Oatmeal Experience
Windy City Eats
Best Insurance Agent
Doll Sandridge
Dorothy Grisham
Gabriale Matthews
Kendrick Finch
Patrick Donaldson
Quatisha Bentley
Best Literary Arts
Andreya Toney
Arche Twitty
Carla P Elliott
Eric Hubbard
Erika Roberts
Kanika Jones
Marsha Mills
N’nako Kande
Best Marketing Company
Jordan Ariel
Marcherie Jamene
Mon Franklin
She Trucking Marketing
The Whole Marketing
Best Mechanic
Brian Harris
Courtland Dunson
Darren Ford
Jonhye Henderson
Josh Oso
Best Nail Tech
Ashley Clark
Britt Da Don
Deaeria Jenne
Sky Bates
Teosha Norman
Tyana Hayes
Best OB/GYN
Dr. Kathleen Mitchell
Dr. Mecca Walker
Dr. Nunally
Dr. Shevonda Sherrow
Dr. Tiffany Few
Best Photographer
AR3 Images
Creative Captures
Final Flash Pro
Hunter Images & Co.
JB Photography
Ken Arnold Photography
Kori Owens
Kris Hacker
Royal Eye Images
Sweat Magazine Online
TRowe Image
Visuals by Herman
Best Moving Company
Janky Haulers
Man on the Move
Movers Elite
Wes Hauls
Best New Business
3 Diva N a cup
Blu Kitty Novelty Boutique
Bridal Bouquet by K.
Crucial Link
DJ Nippy
Desiree
Morgan Davis Consulting
Nino Lock & Key
Nouveau Realty Group
On My Soul
Quick & Quality Home Care
Scrub Guru
Slugg City
Best Party Promoter
4 Kings
Alcor Entertainment
Scott
Phoenix Production
Pretty in the City
Reese Deramus
Ronnie Glass
Shoey Russell
Simply Mogul
Best Podcast
At the Top w/ Mark, Dub, CeCe
Blacktivities
Live from the Batcave
Sports Talk with PeyDey
Tea & Champagne
The People Podcast
Best MUA
Alexis Amourr
Emrie Pinkerton
Glam University
Jachia Jenkins
KayJanae
Lisha Heart
Shunta Scruggs
Wyliesha Trammell
Best Non- Profit
3MC Car Club
Alma’s Safe Haven
Do it Scared
Dress For Success
Linda’s Gift
Manna’s Unlimited
Reach One Teach One
The Brave Effect
The Pursuit of Happiness
Vision of Mercy
Young Black & Widowed
Best Pediatrician
Dr. Erinle
Dr. Hubbard
Dr. Shaw
Dr. Shelton
Dr. Spraggins
Best Radio Media Personality
Ash Nicole
Chee Chee
Donna Elle
Kevin Hayes
Maronica Tibbs
Miika in ya Speaka
Tenesha Irvin
Best Musician
Dexter Bell
Jared White
Jacques Irvin
Marcia Smith
Sam Patton
Velle Prater
Best Nurse Practitioner
Chariti Black
Denise O’Neil
Michalle Morris
Mildred Geeter
Shae Hinton
Shanika Patillo
Vivian Parham
Best Performing Arts
Brandi Jordan
Donyea Billings
Fallon Clark
Marsha Mills
N’nako Bacon
Quintin Howard
Tamara Lansden
Terrae Kelly
Timothy Harris
Vincent Hale
Best Restaraunt
Chatter Box
Davis Waynes
R&N Irie Jamaican Cuisine
Flaming Rooster
Havens
Hermans
lke and Shun
Kim K
Real Roots Cafe
Six18
Slim & Husky
Best Realtor
Coya Stewart
Drea Irvin
Jill Adkins
Krystal Wilds
Porsche Torregano
Sabrina Hagood
Saneca Gaines
Stephanie Trimble Baker
Tameka Brewer
Tauris Odom
Taylor Duffy
Theidra Dillard
Via Hoxie
Whitney Houston
Best Small Business
Bayya’s Sweet Treats
Bazo Designs
Brown Girl Waisted
Carbonbased Cellfood
Chambers Welding & Fabrication
Chatt Food Tours
Cocoa Asante
Des Janay
Drip Chattanooga
Flavourful Seasoning Co.
Fresh N Clean Laundry Services
rap
Jussa 2 Chics
Kingship Chess Academy
Mo Lemonade
Roma Burn
Southern Reflections
Strong Scents Candle Store
The Party Popperz
Best Travel Agent
Breonna Sims
Chanda Glass
Corine Carter Murphy
Kelvin Chambliss
Mikala Rankins
Porschia Trimble
Best TV Media Personality
Cedric Haynes
Cornelia Nicholson
Germyah Batey
Dallas Payeton
Latrice Curry
Xavier Harris
Best Salon
A Better You Hair and Spa
Bling Beauty Bar
Chattanooga Beauty Lounge
lconz Salon
Inspire Hair & Beauty
Kim Natural Hair Studio
Luxury Beauty Bar
Roc Luxury Studio
The Collective by Epiphany
W salon
Best Social Media Influencer
Aaron Christopher
Cornelius Latham
Kristen Person
Leshun Boyd Gordon
Mon Franklin
Patrick Hampton
William Elston
Best Teacher
Felicion McMillion
Letecia High
Monica Jackson
Rachel Burgess
Tira Robinson
Whitney Blanks
Oliver Parks
Toya Oliver
Best Transportation Company
Big Foot Transportation
Gentle Care
Howard Enterprises
Initial Choice
Mean Green Concierge
She Trucking
Best School Administrator
Dionne Upton
Dr. Crystal Sorrels
Dr. Julia Gaines
Dr. Leandrea Ware
Dr. Sarah Lane
Keyone Arwine
Lakeisha Carson
Sylvia Davis
Veronica Green
Best Tattoo Artist
Andrea Nola
James Nelson
Marcus Mobley
Robert Padgett
Rodney Dozier
Tatted Gene
Best Business Executive
DeJuan Jordan
Dionne Jenkins
Ken Jones
Marie Webb
Nicole Brown
Nicole Burney
Tippi Washington
Tony Doyley
Tony Everhart
Travis Lytle
Kevin Conley
Valoria Armstrong
Best Shoe/Accessory Boutique
Dana’s Shoe Game
Gary Johnson
Just Kickin It
Prince Austin
Queen F Lashes and
Accessories
Serenity Collection
Tru Closet
Best Therapist/Counselor
April Taylor
Cassandra Sims
Dr. Kia Ruffin
Jashari White
Jay Armstrong
Latoya Carpenter
Shavon Silvers
Best Videographer
Aaron Christopher
Malik Stoudemire
Marcherie Jamene
MKD Productions
More Life Media
Triple E Media
Who Shot Jimmy
Best Visual Arts
Andrew Travis
Danita Noble
Juanita Montgomery
Keeta Jones
Seven
Terrae Kelly
Tomeco Avery
Best Vlog
Detoreus Lewis
Emms Danielle
Laluan J’Michael
Taylor LeChele
Reference:
- 2024 BEC Award Show. https://www.chattbusinesselite.com/becawardsyear5. Retrieved November 2023
