Frequently Asked Questions

Obsidi Award -2025

  • When do the nominations close?
    The 2025 OBSIDI® Awards nominations close on June 3, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET.
  • When will the winners be announced?
    The winners will be announced on August 18, 2025 via Obsidi®’s marketing communications channels - website and social media.
  • Can I self-nominate?
    All Obsidi® Awards nominations must be done as a self submission. The author of the nomination form is considered the prospective winner.
  • How do I submit an 2025 Obsidi® Awards nomination?
    1. Freely become an Obsidi® member.
    2. After your Obsidi® profile is 100% complete, please retrieve and copy your Obsidi® member referral link.
    3. Complete the Obsidi® Awards nomination form on the website and submit your referral link as part of the nomination process. 
  • Are the Obsidi® Awards only eligible to Obsidi® members?
    Yes, correct. To be eligible to win an Obsidi® Award you must be an Obsidi® member. Obsidi® membership is free.
  • How many awards will be given in total?
    Only ten awards will be distributed in total.
  • Who is eligible to win an Obsidi® Award?
    • Black-identified racialized professionals of African descent and allies within the select award category identified.
    • All nominees and winners must be an Obsidi® members. An Obsidi® membership is FREE and can be secured on Obsidi.com. In addition, please review the award description and categories on our website for more details.
    • All nominees and award recipients must reside in either Canada or the United States.
  • How are the Obsidi® Awards winners selected?
    All Obsidi® Award recipients are selected through a combination of the following stages: 
    • Initially identified via a nomination submission form of an Obsidi® member sent no later than June 3, 2025, 11:59 PM ET
    • Obsidi® member public voting process.
    • Award committee of judges composed of industry professionals.
  • Do submitted votes have to come from real people?
    Yes. We are dedicated to ensuring a fair and transparent voting process for our awards. Therefore, votes submitted through temporary or disposable email addresses, email spoofing, spam bot tools, or fake voting email services will be deemed ineligible. Our goal is to celebrate and recognize the genuine achievements of our community. We encourage all participants to use legitimate methods when casting their votes.

*Subject to change without notice.