The Best of Black Baltimore is The Baltimore Times’ monumental annual campaign to celebrate the business, culture, and excellence of Baltimore’s Black‑owned enterprises. Residents across the city nominate and vote for standout businesses and individuals in dozens of categories, creating deep community engagement and authentic local data. The campaign culminates in a high‑visibility awards celebration that brings together business owners, tastemakers, celebrities, sponsors, advertisers, partners, community organizations, elected officials, and residents for recognition, networking, and cultural celebration. This campaign highlights and elevates Black economic and cultural leadership, strengthens community pride, and drives increased patronage. It also offers funders, government and civic leaders, and stakeholder partners a proven platform to amplify local entrepreneurship, showcase cultural excellence, and build a more connected, resilient business ecosystem across Baltimore.