2025 BLM NH EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Black Lives Matter New Hampshire is proud to present our 5th Annual BLM New Hampshire Excellence Awards!
We will be honoring Black, Indigenous and Person of Color community members older than 14 years old from all walks of life; artists, educators, activists, entrepreneurs, inventors, musicians, students, etc., that have made contributions to benefit the New Hampshire!
The event will be taking place on April 5th at 5pm at The Office Lounge in Dover, New Hampshire!
View past years: 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024. Stay tuned for announcement of our winners!
Keynote Speaker
Latonya Wallace
Latonya Wallace is a dedicated leader focused on community empowerment. As the Director of Small Business Engagement at the New Hampshire Community Loan Fund and Program Manager for the Community-Driven Economic Empowerment (CDEE) grant, she drives initiatives that create meaningful opportunities for our New Hampshire businesses and communities.
She brings valuable governance experience as a board member for GoodWork Seacoast, Chair and Co-Founder of the Business Alliance for People of Color. Recognized with honors such as the NH Business Review Outstanding Woman in Business Award, Latonya is celebrated for her ability to inspire collaboration and advance equity-focused missions.
A proud mother of two, Latonya blends her professional passion with personal creativity through journaling, crafting, and hosting community-centered events. Born in Brooklyn, raised in Maine, and a New Hampshire resident since 2019, she is a Marvel fan and tea enthusiast who thrives on building connections and empowering others.
