B Free Awards

The B Harmonious Award honors excellence in music programming, celebrating the outstanding presentation of live music, music videos, and music talk shows. This award recognizes creators who bring exceptional made for television musical experiences to audiences through innovative and captivating content.

Nominees:

• Emile Charles – Posse TV
• Kenny Alvarez – The Herbal Tea Podcast - ON THE GAYDAR FREESTYLE
• Malorie Jean – PlugmeTV Presents DJ Cometessa 1st Female Mask DJ – Amapiano Music Genres

The B Hilarious Award honors excellence in engaging comedy performances, recognizing outstanding achievements in stand-up, sketch comedy, and scripted comedy. This award celebrates performers and creators who bring joy, laughter, and entertainment through their exceptional comedic talent, timing, and creativity to television.

Nominees:

• Jah Dreddz – LiveThatSINY: Cool Bubba Ice
• Nevin Cummings – Staten Island Comedy Show
• June Marie Davis – The GO TO - Telenovela

The B Informed Award recognizes individuals or organizations that have demonstrated excellence in providing informative and insightful media content that educates, empowers, and enlightens the community. This award honors those who play a vital role in keeping the community informed and engaged.

Nominees:

• Martha Sea Corprew – Start A Movement / Gil Scott Heron in 7
• Ketriana Yvonne – The Ketriana Yvonne Show / Brooklyn Symphony Orchestra / Nick Armstrong
• Akinyele Stephen – Tradingphotos
• Rose Ann Green – Health and Wellness with Rose Ann Green

The Global Voices in Media award recognizes individuals or organizations that have demonstrated exemplary efforts in using media to celebrate and preserve the diversity of languages and cultures within community media. This award honors those who have made significant contributions to promoting cross-cultural understanding, linguistic diversity, and multiculturalism through media content.

Nominees:

• Stephine Chery – The Big Up Your Brand Show
• Allyshia Hamilton – Get Away for a Day with Allyshia Renay! - Cartagena, Colombia
• Rickard Jean-Noel – “The Chocolate Womb” – The Real Word Ministries Inc., The Real Word TV

The NextGen Award celebrates the remarkable contributions and achievements of young individuals who are making a significant impact in the field of media. This prestigious accolade recognizes the talent, creativity, and dedication of youth who are harnessing the power of community media.

The Youth Contribution to Media Award honors the courage, creativity, and resilience of young media professionals who are leading by example and inspiring others to follow their passions and pursue their dreams in the dynamic and ever-evolving world of community media. Their dedication serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for future generations of storytellers and creatives.

Nominees:

• Lisa Dodell – Tough Luck, Buttercup! 
• Rachel Alexandre – OUROBOROS 
• Victor Quinones – Kids Want To Know

The B Free First Amendment Award is given for work that has advanced or strengthened the notion of Free Speech in the community. The show could document outside work around the First Amendment or be a program which pushes the limits of Free Speech.

Nominees:

• Anthony Van Dunk – 1852: The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro
• Haele Wolfe – Late Stage Live! Episode 8: Trans Sports, Homonationalism & Escargot
• Joel Landy – Songs of Freedom / “The State of Donald Trump”
• Otto von Ruggins – Supreme Courtesans by Kongress
• Kevin T. Watkins – Rent Wars News: Brooklyn Flood

We know how excited you are about the 11th Annual B Free Awards and so are we. We don't want you to just sit at home and watch the B Free Awards, we want you to be a part of the B Free Awards. Make your voice heard with Brooklyn Free Speech TV & Radio People's Choice. Vote for your favorite Brooklyn Free Speech film, short, series, or podcast and your favorite may end up winning B Free Awards People's Choice.

Vote up to five (5) times a day, everyday until voting closes on B Free Awards night, Saturday, April 26, 2025, 7:30PM. Winner will be announced live at the B Free Awards shortly after public voting ends.

The Production Craftsmanship Award celebrates creators who demonstrate outstanding craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation in the field of media production. This award recognizes excellence in production. Recipients of this prestigious award exemplify mastery in their craft, combining technical expertise with artistic vision to produce impactful content.

Nominees:

• Stephen Edwards – Portraits
• Christopher Albert De La Roa – Junk and Jam Live Featuring No Cure No Rest

The Community Voices in Podcast award celebrates the power of podcasting as a platform for amplifying diverse voices and fostering community engagement. This award recognizes podcasters who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, creativity, and authenticity in sharing the stories, perspectives, and experiences through Brooklyn Free Speech Radio.

Nominees:

• Roger Turner – Brunch, Blaze, & Babble
• Brother-Michael Katlow Cox – PIPE TV Hosts Interviews Mel Holder & Kera Reid - PIPE TV Podcast (Hosts Mz. Tonni & Tanja Hayes)
• Chante Graham – Power in the Pen Writers Workshop Podcast
• Susan James & David Weinstein – The Roulette Tapes

Are you a content creator on TikTok, Instagram, or any social media platform making a positive impact on society? The 11th Annual B Free Awards is proud to introduce the Social Media: Social Impact category, celebrating creators who use their platforms to drive meaningful change and inspire their communities.

• Catherine Warren – The Next Chapter - How Do We Begin to Talk About Bill Cosby
• Chris Depeza – Breastfeeding Women’s Rights
• Veronica Gonzalez – Vero G. Spotlight – Back to School Community Event