The Drum Honors · Nomination

The city has heard your signal.

Recognizing the builders, keepers, creators, and leaders carrying the diaspora forward. Nominations are weighed on documented impact, evidence, excellence, character, and legacy — never popularity, payment, politics, fame, or relationships. Earned prominence, not purchased placement.

Nominations open the 1st–15th of each month · Beacon-assisted review follows · honorees selected on the last day and featured for 14 days. Cash or cash-equivalent awards may be provided by sponsors where available.

The Nominee

Nominee type*

Nominee name*

Organization name

Nominee email

Nominee phone

Nominee website

Social links

City*

State / Region

Country*

Diaspora affiliation

District alignment

You, the Nominator

Your name*

Your email*

Your phone

Relationship to nominee*

You may contact me to verify this nomination.

The Case for Excellence

Category*

What exactly did they do above and beyond?*

Who benefited, and how can the impact be measured?*

Numbers carry weight: people served, funds raised, years of service.

What proof supports this nomination?*

Links to articles, videos, awards, press, or testimonials strengthen the case.

What shows integrity, service, or leadership?*

Why does this matter beyond the moment?*

If a sponsor prize is available, why would this nominee be a fitting recipient? (optional)

Evidence links, one per line

Reference 1 — name

Reference 1 — email

Reference 2 — name

Reference 2 — email

Acknowledgements

I certify this information is truthful.Blkworth may contact the nominee and references for verification.Blkworth may feature the nominee if selected.I understand submission does not guarantee selection.I understand awards and prizes may be sponsor-dependent.

Prize availability, amount, and form may vary by sponsor and month.