what is grio awards

The Grio Awards are annual national awards given in a number of categories by TheGrio, an American news website geared towards African Americans. The awards were started in 2010, and the Grio's 100 list of "History Makers in the Making" honors those who are shaping America's future today. The ten award categories are Business, Health, Education, Science & the Environment, Media, Pop Culture, Arts & Culture, Service & Activism, Politics and Sports, and ten people are selected from each category. The editorial team at theGrio.com, after consulting contributors and experts, decides the final outcome of the awards. The top 100 change every year. The Grio Awards celebrate and amplify African American excellence and the incredible champions from other communities who truly support them. The awards honor icons, leaders, and legends who have impacted the Black community and culture