Congratulations to the Winners of the 3rd Annual Black Girl Digital Awards!

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible talent and dedication of the winners and nominees of the prestigious 3rd Annual Black Girl Digital Awards presented by Walt Disney World Resort. This event, hosted by Black Girl Digital, has become a beacon of recognition for underrepresented content creators who are making a significant impact through their brand partnerships and community engagement on their platforms.

The Black Girl Digital Awards not only honor the creativity and hard work of these creators but also highlight the importance of diversity and representation in the creator economy. With 40 distinct awards, the show showcases a vibrant array of content verticals, making it a truly inclusive and empowering event. This event is made possible by the generous support of our Champion Partner: Rare Beauty, our Bronze Sponsor: African Pride, and our Leadership Partners: YouTube, Chase for Businesses, Black Women Live's Matter, and Kate Spade New York. We also appreciate our agency partners such as Agency Cliquish, Black Menswear, and CFG, who have played a crucial role in bringing this event to life.

Why The 3rd Annual Black Girl Digital Award is Critical

The Black Girl Digital Awards play a crucial role in closing the wage gap for Black creators. By recognizing and celebrating their contributions, the award helps to elevate their visibility and value in the industry. This recognition can lead to more lucrative brand partnerships and opportunities, ultimately helping to narrow the wage gap that has long affected Black creators.

Impact on Careers

For many creators, winning an award can be a game-changer. It opens doors to new opportunities, increases their credibility, and provides a platform to showcase their talents to a broader audience. This can lead to higher-paying projects, more significant brand collaborations, and overall career growth.

Closing the Wage Gap

The wage gap remains a significant issue in the creator economy. According to recent statistics, women earn an average of 16% less than men. For Black women, the gap is even more pronounced, with Black women earning just 64% of what non-Hispanic white men are paid. The Black Girl Digital Awards aim to address this disparity by highlighting the work of Black creators and advocating for fair compensation.

Legacy Awards

Lauren Speed-Hamilton is a Detroit-born content creator and CEO of The Speed Brand, a creative agency based in Atlanta. She rose to fame as a cast member of Netflix's hit dating series, Love Is Blind, where she found love and married her match, Cameron Hamilton.

Before her breakthrough on Love Is Blind, Lauren had already established herself as a model, actress, radio host, and video producer. She founded The Speed Brand, which supports artists through digital marketing, art direction, community planning, and various forms of social media1.

Lauren is known for her vibrant personality and her dedication to fitness and wellness. She has a popular Instagram account with over 2.5 million followers and continues to inspire and engage her audience with her creative projects and entrepreneurial spirit.

Patrick Starr, born Patrick Simondac on November 11, 1989, is an American makeup artist and social media influencer. He gained fame through his YouTube channel, where he shares makeup tutorials, beauty tips, and product reviews. With over 4 million YouTube subscribers and 4.3 million Instagram followers, Patrick has become a prominent figure in the beauty community.

Patrick launched a makeup collection in collaboration with MAC Cosmetics in 2017 and a clothing collection in 2021. He is also the host of the interview podcast Say Yas to the Guest and served as a guest judge on the reality competition series Drag Race Philippines. In May 2023, he partnered with Jools Lebron on a beauty campaign.

In 2020, Patrick launched his own beauty brand, ONE/SIZE, with the tagline "Makeup is a ONE/SIZE fits all." The brand aims to redefine beauty by elevating the voices of the unheard and promoting radical expression1. ONE/SIZE offers a wide range of products, including foundations, setting sprays, primers, highlighters, and more, designed to cater to all skin types and tones3. The brand is known for its innovative formulas, cruelty-free products, and inclusive shade range.

Patrick's vibrant personality and dedication to the beauty industry have made him a beloved figure among beauty enthusiasts. He continues to inspire and engage his audience with his creative projects and entrepreneurial spirit.

Best in Brand Partnerships

Women

Best Business/Finance Brand Partnership of the Year

1. Tolani Eweje x Chase [WINNER]

2. Tiffany Aliche x Fidelity

3. Dasha Monique x Self

4. Sierra Boudreaux x Acorns

Best Beauty - Natural Hair Brand Partnership of the Year, Presented by African Pride

1. Fola Amudipe x Curls [WINNER]

2. Jewellianna Palencia x Shea Moisture

3. Allyiah Gainer x Shea Moisture

4. ToastyMarshmellow x Dove

Best Beauty - Makeup Brand Partnership of the Year

1. Leea Davis x Maybelline [WINNER]

2. Jackie Aina  x Valentino

3. Amber Nicole x Fenty Beauty

4. Ayana Hyman  x Fenty Beauty

Best Beauty - Skincare Brand Partnership of the Year

1. Iesha Gilchrest x Sol De Janeiro [WINNER]

2. Amber Nicole x KEY Soul Care

3. Tajia Reed x Dieux Skin

4. Clarke Peoples x CeraVe

Best Beauty - Protective Hairstyles Brand Partnership of the Year

1. Meech Nicole x ORS [WINNER]

2. Jasmin Reshae x Heat Free Hair

3. Caressa Epps x Yummy Extensions

4. Tanohah Leon x Her Given Hair

Best Lifestyle Brand Partnership of the Year, Presented by Walt Disney World Resort

1. Alyssa Marie x American Foundation for Suicide Prevention [WINNER]

2. Arnell Armon x Vicks

3. Ilianna Ayala x Dove

4. Nadine Shamba x Dove

Best Travel Brand Partnership of the Year

1. Alexa Moore x Cavalier Hotel [WINNER]

2. Mercedes Arielle x Truby Hilton x Coca-Cola

3. Marissa Strang x Visit Singapore

4. Gabby Beckford x Visit Jordan

Best Home/Interior Design Brand Partnership of the Year

1. Tolani Eweje x Overstock [WINNER]

2. Cara Lanelle x Walmart

3. Kiva Brent x Home Depot

4. Nickell Morgan x Delta Faucet

Best Fashion Brand Partnership of the Year

1. Asha Kamilah Brown x Kate Spade New York [WINNER]

2. Iesha Gilchrist x Target

3. Alyssa Marie x Aldo Shoes

4. Jenee Naylor x Lulu

Best Comedy Brand Partnership of the Year

1. Amber Wallin x Krispy Krunchy Chicken [WINNER]

2. Lala Milan x PetalsVcare

3. Tenishia Wilson x Public Data Check

4. Joy Ofodu x Drumstick

Best Food Brand Partnership of the Year 

1. Kimmy Nichols x Finish Dishwashing [WINNER]

2. Colette Louis x Skinny Dipped

3. Christiana Ballayan x Velveeta

4. Lexi Johnson x Blue Apron

Best Fitness/Health Brand Partnership of the Year

1. Monique Collier x Dick Sporting Goods [WINNER]

2. Lexi Learmann x Amazon Fashion

3. Sopha Rush x Always Discreet

4. Alyssa Pegues x 1st Phorm

Best Gaming Brand Partnership of the Year

1. ToastyMarshmellow x Excedrin [WINNER]

2. DaPurpleSharpie x Playstation

3. Patricia Sucks x Nintendo

4. Jessica Eve x FunLab

Best Tech Brand Partnership of the Year

1. Niccoya Thomas x Spotify [WINNER]

2. Taylor Lloyd x LGusa

3. Lexi Vee x Microsoft

4. PAMÉ x Google Pixel

Men

Best Business/Finance Brand Partnership of the Year

1. Deandre Brown x LinkedIn [WINNER]

2. Rashad Little x Chime

3. Karl Yombom x Empower

4. Elijah Smith x CashApp

Best Lifestyle Brand Partnership of the Year, Presented by Walt Disney World Resort

1. Kirk Brown x Dove Men Care [WINNER]

2. Kevin Curry x Cleveland Clinic

3. Michell C. Clark x Kenneth Cole

4. Lemaur Heard x Old Spice

Best Fashion Brand Partnership of the Year

1. Wisdom Kaye x Gatorade [WINNER]

2. Kirk Brown x Janssen

3. Cameron Brown x American Eagle

4. Christon Cash x The Beyond Boring Watch Company

Best Travel Brand Partnership of the Year

1. Rome Green Jr. x Trova Trip [WINNER]

2. Lemaur Heard x Auto Camp

3. Karl Ndieli x Monos Travel

Best Food Brand Partnership of the Year

1. Keith Lee x Chipotle [WINNER]

2. Michael J. O’Neal x A1

3. Cory Wilkins x Bojangles

4. Swale Eats x McDonalds 

Best Comedy Brand Partnership of the Year

1. Druski x Google Pixel [WINNER]

2. DeMarcus Shawn x Nerd Wallet

3. Corey J. Bradford x VH1

Best Fitness/Health Brand Partnership of the Year

1. Joy Williamson x Banana Boat [WINNER]

2. John Gaines x Dymatize

3. Tay Marsh x RXBAR

4. Jalen Noble x La Roche Posay

5. Carter Gregory x LiquidIV

Best Grooming Brand Partnership of the Year

1. Ade Owoseni x Dove Men Care [WINNER]

2. Jordan Howlett x Manscaped

3. Queyoun Makor x Bath & Body Works

4. Trey Bryant x King C. Gillette

Best Tech Brand Partnership of the Year

1. Keith Lee x Microsoft [WINNER]

2. Deandre Brown x Microsoft

3. Scot Louie x Microsoft

4. Karl Ndieli x Ray Ban Meta

Misc.

Best Family Brand Partnership of the Year

1. Jayla Henry x Royal Caribbean [WINNER]

2. Da’Ana Williamson x Hyundai

3. Desiree Hensley x IHOP

4. Pernilla Turner x Nintendo

Creator Disruptor of the Year, Presented by D'USSÉ Cognac

1. Taylar Barrington-Booker - Founder of Agency Cliquish [WINNER]

2. Shannae Ingleton Smith - CEO of Kensington Grey

3. Annelise Campbell - CEO of CFG

4. Evan Marshall & NéAndré Broussard  -  Black Menswear

Breakthrough Influencer of the Year

Female Breakthrough Influencer of the Year

1. Jayla Henry [WINNER]

2. Alexis Feacher

3. Francesca Murray 

4. Gabby Beckford

Male Breakthrough Influencer of the Year

1. Obio Jones [WINNER]

2. Wisdom Kaye

3. Malik Mcintyre

4. Kai Cenat

International

International Influencer of the Year - Female

1. Nyane [WINNER]

2. Kay Yarms

3. Lesley Buckle

4. Sasha Exeter

International Influencer of the Year - Male

1. Khaby Lame [WINNER]

2. Victor Kunda

3. Sharky

4. Boman Martinez-Reid

Social Platform

Instagram Influencer of the Year

1. Kristy Sarah [WINNER]

2. De’arra Taylor

3. Jackie Aina

4. Ayana Hyman

YouTube Influencer of the Year

1. Kirah Ominique [WINNER]

2. Allyiah Gainer

3. Arnell Armon

4. Shalom Blac

TikTok Influencer of the Year

1. Jasmine Jennings [WINNER]

2. Monet McMichael

3. Amber Nicole

4. Clarke Peoples

Twitch Influencer of the Year

1. Kai Cenat [WINNER]

2. Duke Dennis

3. Da Geechee Gamer

4. Kason (CupAhNoodle)

Pinterest Influencer of the Year

1. Tennille Jenkins [WINNER]

2. Carmen Renee

3. Janea Brown

4. Tomi Obebe

Generational

Generation Z Influencer of the Year

1. Monet McMichael [WINNER]

2. Aaliyah Jay

3. Clarke Peoples

4. Taty Cokley

Millennial (Generation Y) Influencer of the Year

1. Zaynah Bear [WINNER]

2. Jayla Henry 

3. Asha Kamilah Brown

4. Christiana Ballayan

Generation X Influencer of the Year 

1. Monica Awe-Etuk [WINNER]

2. Salina Williams

3. Nakita Nelson

4. Shyvonne Melanie

Baby Boomer Influencer of the Year 

1. Patti Roberts [WINNER]

2. Tina Lifford

3. Adelina

4. Cheryl Williamson

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees of the 3rd Annual Black Girl Digital Awards! Your talent, dedication, and creativity are truly inspiring. We look forward to seeing how this recognition will impact your careers and help close the wage gap for Black creators. Here's to many more successes and continued recognition in the future!

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