Most Outstanding Recording Artist or Group (R&B, Neo Soul, and Blues)

Most Outstanding Clergy/Pastor/Minister

Most Outstanding Community Artist, Gospel Choir or Group

Most Outstanding Corporation/Organization

Most Outstanding Independent Film Maker/Stage Director

Most Outstanding Community Activist

Most Outstanding Publication/Magazine

Most Outstanding Radio Personality

Most Outstanding Doctor/M.D./P.H.D./Counselor

Most Outstanding Politician

Most Outstanding News Broadcaster

Most Outstanding Educator