Daycare/Learning Academy - Provide instruction, supervision and care of infants and children. Help children develop skills they will need for success in school and in their lives outside of school, including social, emotional and communication skills.

Content Creation – Produces and shares digital content like videos, images, articles, or audio pieces across various platforms like social media, blogs, or websites, aiming to entertain, educate, or inform an audience, often with a unique perspective or voice. Includes social media influencers, bloggers, podcasters, graphic designers, and web designers.

Event Planner/Event Design – They create the atmosphere and aesthetics of an event. They work with clients and vendors to plan and execute events that meet client needs and expectations.

Financial Advisor/Planner – They work with clients to analyze their financial situation, develop personalized plans to achieve their financial goals, and provide guidance on investments, budgeting, retirement planning, insurance, and other financial strategies, by assessing their needs, risk tolerance, and market conditions to make informed recommendations and regularly monitor their progress.

Realtor/Broker – They represent sellers or buyers of real estate or real property. Are licensed by the state to negotiate sales agreements and manage the documentation required for closing real estate transactions.

Hair Stylist/Barber - A professional who cuts, colors, and styles hair, and provides other beauty services. They work in salons and barbershops and use a variety of tools and techniques to create the desired look for their clients.

Food Service – Those that prepare, cook, and serve food to people outside of their home. Includes restaurants, caterers, food trucks and stands, bakeries, and coffee shops.

Senior Care/Healthcare - Describes the services and support that help older adults with daily activities and health-related tasks. Includes, home care, assisted living, nursing homes, adult day care, and hospice care.

Health, Fitness, Wellness Professional – They provide instruction, education, and personal training in health, fitness, or wellness. Can work as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, or health and wellness professional.

Church/Faith Based – People who share a religion or religious belief and come together for worship, discipleship, and community outreach.

Business Pioneer – A business that has been in existence for at least 10 years.

New Business – A business that has been in existence less than 1 year from the date of the Image Awards Gala.