The 7th Annual Kansas City People’s Choice Awards
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2025 HONORARY AWARD WINNERS

The KC G.I.F.T. Best Business
Savvy Salon

The PowerHouse Fitness Best Male Fitness Trainer
Christian Ricketts

The Tee Ervin Best Photographer Award
ACA Photography

The Chris King Best Radio Personality Award
Deona Hustle

The Calvin Wainright Best Youth Sports Coach
Stuart Wright

The New Reflections Best Community Organization
Giving Hope & Help

The Black Privilege Businessman of the Year
Mark Byrd

The Black Privilege Businesswoman of the Year
LaShawn Walker

2025 AWARD WINNERS

Thank you to all for another successful awards show. Congratulations to all nominees, finalists and winners!!

Best Author
Dayonne Richardson
Best Barber
Mauri Clipz
Best Barbershop
A Clean Edge
Best Boutique
K Made It (Kenya Martin)
Best Brows
Malia Chanel (Technique By Malia)
Best Cake Maker
Karen’s Kakes
Best Chef
Polly Smith
Best Child Development & Educational Center
To God Be The Glory Little Learners
Best Childbirth Professional/Doula
Christian King
Best Choreographer/Dance Instructor
Manual Lukky Harvey
Best Clothing Apparel Line
Made Mobb
Best Clothing Designer
Isaiah Francises
Best Content Creator/Influencer
Emma Ezzell (Kansas City Places)
Best Dance/Drill Team
KCK Diamond Dolls
Best Educator
Stefanie Rentie
Best Event Designer
Life Of The Party KC
Best Event Host/Emcee
Angela Believes
Best Event Space
The Benson Event Space
Best Facial & Skincare
MxM Beauty Bar
Best Female Barber
Storm Da Barber (Rahnesha Carson)
Best Female Dj
DJ Doop
Best Female Fitness Trainer
Mia Moore
Best Female Hip Hop/ Rap Artist
Sleazyworld Stormy
Best Female Model
Haleigh Marie
Best Female Vocalist
Delynia Jannell
Best Food & Catering Services
Loaded With Flavor Catering
Best Food Truck
The Food Factory
Best Gospel Vocalist/Rapper
Tobbi & Tommi

Best Graphic Design
Marcus Gladdis
Best Hair Braider
Cierra Burnett
Best Hair Salon
Theory Salon
Best Hair Stylist
Book Kyerra
Best Lashes
Curtika Nelson
Best Loctician
Locsnsoca
The Pinklipps Cosmetics Best Makeup Artist Award
Morghan Borders
Best Male Dj
Dj Foots
Best Male Hip Hop/Rap Artist
Phantom Pesos
Best Male Model
Darrell Walker Jr
Best Male Vocalist
Marcus J Williams Jr
Best Manicure
Nisha Nails
Best Massage Therapy
Healing Hands KC (Brittany Marshall)
Best Musician
Rob Trib III
Best News Reporter
Kevin Holmes
Best Outstanding Youth
Zya Gadson
Best Pedicure
B Marie Nails
Best Podcast
Holdin’ Court
The Tracy Bobo HBS Best Promoter Award
Tez Carter
Best Realtor
Willis Woods Sr.
Best Restaurant
Urban on Troost
Best Spoken Word Artist
Mell The Poet
Best Sweets & Treats
Vee’s Sweets and Treats
Best Tattoo Artist
Dimitrius Davis
Best Therapist
Dr. Tamela Ross
Best Travel Agent
Leyshon Wimbush Evans
Best Videographer
Lamal Mack
Best Visual Artist
Lynell Diggs
Best Youth Sports Organization/Team
LSN Chiefs