The Grio Awards are annual national awards presented in a number of categories by TheGrio, an American news website geared toward African Americans. The awards honor icons, leaders, and legends who have made an impact on the Black community and culture. The ten award categories include Business, Health, Education, Science & the Environment, Media, Pop Culture, Arts & Culture, Service & Activism, Politics, and Sports. The winners are selected from various sections of America, and to make the Grio 100 list, they must display a large-scale impact on the country, and their work must be ongoing. The editorial team at theGrio.com, after consulting contributors and experts, decides the final outcome of the awards. The Grio Awards were created by Byron Allen, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Allen Media Group, who owns the African-American-focused news, lifestyle, sports, and entertainment platform theGrio
. The awards celebrate and amplify African American excellence and the incredible champions from other communities who truly support the African American community
