The Richmond Region Tourism Foundation on Wednesday announced finalists for the inaugural BLK RVA Community Awards.

The event, hosted by “Miss Community” Clovia Lawrence, is set for 6 p.m. Aug. 23 at The Hippodrome Theater.

Finalists include:

Arts & Entertainment Cultural Enrichment Award:

• Afrikana Independent Film Festival

• DJ Lonnie B

• Elegba Folklore Society

• UnlockingRVA

Food & Drink Culinary Enrichment Award:

• Neverett Eggleston Jr./Croakers Spot

• Mama J’s Kitchen

• Richmond Black Restaurant Experience

• Soul n’ Vinegar

History Cultural Preservation Award:

• Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia

• Elegba Folklore Society

• Hidden In Plain Site (HiPS™)

Rising Community Impact Award:

• RVA Explore Tour

• RVA Hot Wheelz

• RVA’s Black Farmers Market

Rooted Community Impact Award:

• Former Duo CEO Team: Richmond Heritage Federal Credit Union, Credit Union of Richmond, Randy and Shirley Cooper

• Like the Fruit, Kelli Lemon

• The ARTS Community Center, Amiri and Cindy Richardson-Key

Tickets are available through Aug. 16 at visitblkrva.com/awards.