To be eligible, nominees must be:

• Primarily based in the Bay Area (9 counties)

• Been engaged in social equity work elevating the community for at least 7 years

• Their work must be tied to an official organization (preferably a nonprofit but not mandatory) in good standing

• Contribution will be gifted to a 501c3 of their choice, in good standing

• Their work has been primarily focused on and benefiting the Black community

Recipients of this recognition will be selected based on the tenure and impact of their work by a panel of Black Joy Parade and Comcast leadership. The top 3 finalists will be crowned as Icons, and announced in just a few months.