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" Obsidi by BPTN Awards, presented by BMO, is a game-changing movement. Get ready to be inspired and amazed by all the exceptional achievements taking place within our global Black tech ecosystem. We know that Black professionals are crushing it in their careers but now we’re providing them a platform to cement their legacies. Are you down to make history? Submit your Black Excellence nominations now! "
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We’re bringing the best and brightest minds in the industry together to celebrate Black Excellence. This is a time to uplift, connect, and empower one another.
Obsidi By BPTN Awards, presented by BMO, is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of stakeholders and individuals who continue to fortify the global Black tech ecosystem through innovation and grit. Our aim is to not only acknowledge the accomplished Black professionals and organizations making a tangible difference in the industry but equally illustrate how the Black professional community continues to be a major disruptive force for innovation in the global tech industry.
Nomination portal is officially open for nomination submissions in all award categories.
Key Dates
December 15, 2022 until January 20, 2023, 11:59 PM ET
Nomination portal is officially closed for all nomination submissions in all award categories.
Key Date
January 20, 2023 11:59 PM ET
All award submissions provided by the nomination close date will evaluated by a judging panel. The judging panel are award committee members ranging from industry leaders and senior executives who hold a depth of experience in each nomination category.
Key Dates
January 21, 2023 until February 1, 2023, 11:59 PM ET
All winners will be announced in February 2023 but award recipients will receive their awards on June 28, 2023.
Key Date
Stay tuned!
Nominations open from December 15th, 2022 - January 20th, 2023.
Stay tuned on Obsidi.com.
Note: Need additional assistance to complete your nomination submission? Review our YouTube nomination submission tutorial: https://youtu.be/M2_mcXjKDY0.
It’s time to nominate a Black professional and organization who has been killing it this year and deserves some much-earned recognition! They work hard, they play hard, and they're an inspiration to us all. So let's give them their flowers!
Once you have received a nomination notice by email, please complete the following steps to proceed to the phase of the process.
If you've been nominated for an award, you will receive an email following the submission. Then you must create an Obsidi member profile, complete the nomination form and also submit your Obsidi member referral link as part of your form submission. If you are successful, you will be contacted via email in February 2023.
Need additional help completing your Obsidi By BPTN Awards nomination acceptance form? Check out our YouTube tutorial now: https://youtu.be/Mqyl1kGP764.
No, at no point during the nomination or award process do we intend to share the name or contact details of the person who initially submitted a nomination form with the selected nominee ( e.g. person or organization chosen).
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