Season 3 · Community Voting Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2026
Flowers for theMost Known Unknowns
Every rose has a story… and the Black Rose Awards were born to honor the stories that too often go untold. In a world that often celebrates the loudest voices, we choose to give flowers to the most known unknowns — the quiet powerhouses, the culture shifters, the community builders, and the innovators behind the curtain across industries like art, business, education, activism, and beyond. ✨
Community Voting Closes In
December 31, 2026 · Midnight ET
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Nominees on the ballot
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Every vote counts, always
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Cast Your Ballot
Vote For Your Favorites
Your voice decides who takes the stage in July. Use the official ballot below to vote for the Season 3 nominees — it takes less than a minute.
Voting Rules
- Voting is free — there is no cost to cast a ballot.
- One valid vote per person, per nominee, per day.
- Votes cannot be purchased, bundled, or traded.
- Recognition is never for sale. Ever.
Season 3
Meet the Season 3 Nominees
Quiet powerhouses, culture shifters and community builders — each one nominated by the people who know their work best.
Our Story
🌹 THE BLACK ROSE AWARDS 🌹
The Black Rose Awards exist for the Most Known Unknowns — the people who are deeply loved and deeply felt within their own communities, yet rarely receive a stage worthy of their work. We celebrate the quiet powerhouses, the culture shifters, the community builders and the innovators behind the curtain across art, business, education, activism and beyond.
Recognition here is earned, never purchased. Nominees are put forward by the community, reviewed by our committee, and honored on merit alone.
About the Organization
Who is the Brand Builders Network?
Brand Builders Network is a nonprofit, Black-owned community media and development organization. Through storytelling, media production and community development programs, BBN works to make sure our communities see themselves — and each other — reflected with dignity and reach.
The Black Rose Awards are BBN's community recognition program: a season-long celebration that gathers nominations from the community, invites public voting, and culminates in a live awards show honoring the Most Known Unknowns.
Season 3 Nominations
Know someone whose storydeserves flowers?
Submit a nomination. Tell us who they are and why their work deserves the spotlight — our committee reviews every application for the 2026 award season.
Submit a NominationOpens the official 2026 Nomination Application
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything about nominations, voting, the Season 3 timeline, fees, and partnership — organized by topic so you can find your answer fast.
About The Organization
Who we are and how the program is funded.
About The Black Rose Awards
What the awards are and who they honor.
Nominations & Eligibility
Who can be nominated and how nominations work.
Voting
How to vote, daily limits, and what counts.
Season 3 Timeline
Key dates for voting, winners, and the show.
Winners & Selection
How winners are chosen and where we celebrate.
Fees & Purchases
What is optional and what never affects results.
Sponsors, Partners & Vendors
Ways for businesses and communities to get involved.
Program Integrity & Contact
Protecting the program and how to reach us.
Still need help? Reach the Brand Builders Network team through the official Black Rose Awards website or social channels.
