WITH THE GIFT OF LIFE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION
SPONSORED BY FAITH FOUNDATION HOME HEALTH CARE
PROUDLY PRESENTS:
THE 5th ANNUAL COLUMBIA NEIGHBORHOOD AWARDS
AND THE WINNERS FOR THE 2026 AWARDS ARE
Best Entertainer
- 803 Fresh
Best Barber Shop
- Nationalities
Best Barbecue
- Big Boys Original Smokehouse
Best Beauty Salon
- Styles Confidential Hair Studio
Best Community Leader
- Hamilton Grant
Best Entrepreneur
- Marc Brown Law Firm
Best Event
- The Benedict College Harambee Festival
Best Food Truck
- Curbside Addition
Best Funeral Home
- Leevy's Funeral Home
Best Live Music Venue
- Chayz Lounge
Best Legacy Business (25+ yrs)
- Johnson, Toal, & Battiste
Best Make-up Artist
- Shatikka Perry (Beat by Mookie)
Best Mixologist / Bartender
- Danielle Pink – Mixxed
Best New Business
- Smokez and Bubbly
Best Night Spot
- Envee
Best Personal Trainer
- Tamara Brown – Not Your Average Trainer
Best Wings
- Nothin But Wings
VOTED THE BEST IN EACH CATEGORY
2026 winners are all smiles with our founder chris connors
2025 WINNERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Best Custom Auto (Wheels, Audio, Wrap)
Pro Shade Window Tint
Best Daycare
Woodfield Enrichment Center
Best Educator
Zachary Green, Lexington 4
Best Entertainer
803 Fresh
Best Barber Shop
Phat Headz Barbershop
Best Barbecue
Metro Smokehouse
Best Beauty Salon
Styles Confidential Hair Studio
Best Community Leader
Jamal Bradley
Best Health Professional
Jazzmyne Oliver
Best Dentist / Orthodontists
Davis and Dingle
Best Entrepreneur
Yusef Chapman
Best Event
The Black Expo
Best Food Truck
Metro Smokehouse
Best Funeral Home
Myers Mortuary
Best Live Music Venue
Chayz Lounge
Best Legacy Business, 25+ yrs
Johnson, Toal & Battiste (Leevys Law Firm)
Best Make-up Artist
Shatikka Perry (Beat by Mookie)
Best Nail Salon
AM Nail Bar
Best Mixologist/Bartender
Danielle Pink
Best New Business
Big Daves Cheesesteaks
Best Night Spot
S Bar
Best Personal Trainer
Tracy Goodwin
Best Wings
Nothin But Wings
VOTED THE BEST IN EACH CATEGORY
2024 WINNERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
BAND
DANTE LEWIS
BARBERSHOP
PHAT HEADZ BARBER & BEAUTY
BARBEQUE
BIG T’S BBQ
BEAUTY SALON
TERRAINIO’S HAIR STUDIO
CHURCH CHOIR
BIBLEWAY CHURCH OF ATLAS ROAD
COMMUNITY LEADER
DR. JAMAL STROUD
DENTIST
COOPER & COOPER FAMILY DENTISTRY
FOOD TRUCK
CURBSIDE ADDICTION
FUNERAL HOME
LEEVY’S FUNERAL HOME
HBCU
BENEDICT COLLEGE
HUSTLER OF YEAR
YUSEF CHAPMAN
KID ENTREPRENEUR
THE LEMONADE TWINS
LEGACY BUSINESS, 20 PLUS YEARS
JAVIS TAX SERVICE
MECHANIC
R&L CARE CARE
NIGHT SPOT
ENVEE RESTAURANT & BAR
REALTOR
NANCY JOHNSON
SCHOOL TEACHER
DR. TIFFANY CANZATER
SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT
KIKI’S CHICKEN & WAFFLES
VENUE
GALA EVENT CENTER
WING SPOT
NOTHIN’ BUT WINGS
photos from previous awards ceremonies
THE 2027 AWARD DETAILS WILL BE RELEASED SOON
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To pay tribute to local businesses and community leaders in the Columbia, SC area.
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Awards will be given highlighting businesses, individuals, projects, and community organizations in our neighborhoods.
MORE INFORMATION ON:
THE GIFT OF LIFE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION
GIFT OF LIFE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND PREVENTION STRATEGIES FOR PEOPLE AT RISK OF, OR LIVING WITH, RENAL FAILURE.
THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNER FAITH FOUNDATION HHC
THANK YOU TO THE COLUMBIA COMMUNITY FOR ALL THAT YOU DO!
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