Shaun Jai project seeks nominations to honor individuals & entities that were inspirational in 2023.
Nominations now open for the 4th Annual Inspire AwardsPhoto byKishauna Jarmon
If you know an individual, business, organization or community activist who has made a significant impact in the life of someone else by, for example, opening a new business, creating a new nonprofit, or hosted an impactful community event you can nominate them online here.
The main objective is to continue to inspire, empower and uplift each other
Shaun Jai was raised in Palmer Park, Maryland with two brothers and one sister. Her parents allowed and encouraged her to be as free, creative, and adventurous as she wanted to be. Her passion for helping the community started at an early age. She created a boys and girls club in her neighborhood, using her father’s old wood to build a clubhouse; it was their safe haven. Not long after, her entrepreneur spirit began to grow. She sold newspapers, collected and sold used books, and opened a candy store. One of her biggest accomplishments as a child was achieving the Girl Scouts of America highest award “The Gold Award.” She has continued on a path of bettering the world around her and inspiring others. She wants to recognize others who do the same.
There will be an awards gala in March 2024 for winners.
Nominees must live in the Washington DC/ Maryland/Virginia area. Nomination categories are as follows:
Entrepreneur of the Year (25 & Up)
Young Entrepreneur of the Year (18-24)
Jr. Entrepreneur of the Year (8-17)
Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year
Innovator of the Year
Brand Ambassador of the Year
Collaboration of Brands
Website of the Year
Product Launch of the Year
Brick & Mortar of the Year
Author of the Year
Creator of the Year (artist, painter, dancer, musician, etc.)
Podcast of the Year
Influencer of the Year
Social Butterfly of the Year
Community Event of the Year
Non-Profit Organization of the Year
Community Leader of the Year
Humanitarian of the Year
She-Ro of the Year
He-Ro of the Year
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