KEY DATES
Nominations Close: August 20, 2025
Selection Notification: September 1, 2025
ICON Awards Gala: October 10, 2025
HOW TO NOMINATE
For most nominations, you are requested to provide:
The nominee’s full name and pronouns
Their email address or phone number
A detailed reason why you're nominating them — tell us what makes them Iconic. (150 character minimum)
You can nominate yourself or someone else.
Nominees should self-identify as Black LGBTQIA+ individuals with a connection to Baltimore City.
Missing requested nomination information will render the award submission invalid.
SELECTION & PRESENTATION
Awards will be presented at the Icon Awards Gala on October 10, 2025.
For Gala awards: BLAQ Equity will select a winner from the top three nominations submitted in each category. All top nominees will be announced in September. The winner will be publicly announced live at the Icon Awards Gala.
MORE INFORMATION
For virtual awards nomination form: Click here
For full award list and descriptions: Click here
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