Built on Impact. Driven by Culture.
HIGHLY UNIQUE MAGAZINE'S INAUGURAL CULTURE ISSUE
Celebrating the visionaries, innovators, and community leaders shaping Atlanta’s cultural landscape and creating a lasting impact beyond their industries.
The inaugural Highly Unique Magazine Culture Honors will recognize the people and organizations moving culture forward through a special edition of the magazine and an exclusive Honors Celebration in Atlanta, Georgia, in February 2027.
Nominations Portal Closes In
Deadline: Friday, November 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST
Our Manifesto
Impact, Not Popularity
Our mission is to recognize achievement with intention, elevate stories that deserve to be told, and document the people shaping Atlanta’s cultural and community legacy.
Innovation
Recognizing bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and pioneering work that challenges conventions and creates new possibilities.
Community Uplift
Celebrating meaningful contributions through mentorship, advocacy, job creation, community investment, and initiatives that improve lives.
Integrity & Excellence
Honoring those whose leadership, consistency, and commitment to their craft reflect excellence and build lasting trust.
Cultural Influence
Recognizing individuals and organizations whose work shapes conversations, inspires others, and leaves a lasting mark on Atlanta's music, arts, business, and community landscape.
Nominations and award categories
Help Us Recognize the People Moving Culture Forward.
Who is making a difference in Atlanta?
From influential voices in music and entertainment to visionary entrepreneurs, community advocates, and organizations driving meaningful change, we want to celebrate the people shaping Atlanta’s cultural landscape and making an impact beyond their industries.
Nominate an individual or organization whose achievements, leadership, and contributions embody the spirit of the Highly Unique Magazine Culture Honors 2027. Tell us what sets them apart, the impact they’ve made, and why their story deserves to be recognized.
Submit a nomination and help bring Atlanta’s most impactful stories into the spotlight.
Culture Man & Woman of the Year
Recognizing Atlanta’s Culture Man and Woman of the Year for their exceptional cultural influence, leadership, and contributions to the city’s cultural landscape.
The Visionary Creator
Recognizing visionary creators whose originality, innovation, and creative impact are shaping Atlanta’s cultural landscape.
The Master Storyteller
Recognizing the storytellers and industry leaders shaping music, entertainment, and culture through their creativity and influence.
The Takeoff Artist of the year
Celebrating a breakout artist whose talent, momentum, and growing influence are making waves in Atlanta’s music scene.
Music Titian of the year
Honoring established music leaders whose lasting impact, artistry, and industry influence continue to shape Atlanta’s sound and culture.
The cornerstone award
Honoring individuals whose lasting contributions, leadership, and dedication have helped build and strengthen Atlanta’s cultural community.
The Legacy Award
Celebrating those whose lasting impact, achievements, and dedication have helped shape Atlanta’s cultural legacy.
Community Impact Award
Honoring those creating positive change and strengthening Atlanta communities through meaningful action and lasting impact.
Organization of Excellence
Celebrating organizations that exemplify excellence through leadership, innovation, and meaningful contributions to Atlanta’s cultural and community landscape.
The HU30: Top 30 Voices of the Culture
Celebrating 30 influential and emerging voices making an impact on Atlanta’s cultural landscape.
NOMINATE A CULTURE ALL-STAR
Know someone who is shaping culture, advancing their industry, or making a meaningful difference in the community? Submit an official nomination for the Highly Unique Magazine Culture Honors 2027.
Complete the form below with the nominee’s information and a brief impact statement highlighting their achievements, contributions, and why they deserve recognition. All submissions will be reviewed as part of the Honors selection process.
Impact Statement Prompt: In 2–3 sentences, explain why this individual or organization deserves recognition. Highlight their notable achievements, contributions to their industry or community, and the meaningful impact of their work. Each nomination will be evaluated on its individual merits.
Peer Vetted Guarantee
THE SELECTION COMMITTEE
Guided by Experience.
Grounded in Impact.
The Highly Unique Magazine Culture Honors selection committee brings together respected voices across music, entertainment, business, media, and community leadership. With a deep understanding of their respective industries and Atlanta’s cultural landscape, committee members will thoughtfully review nominations and evaluate nominees based on their achievements, cultural influence, leadership, and contributions to their communities.
Our commitment is to a thoughtful and credible selection process that recognizes meaningful impact, celebrates excellence, and prioritizes substance over popularity.
“The Culture Man” | Host, Entrepreneur, Producer, Author & Former Media Executive
CEO of BnB Group Inc. | Community Leader, Entrepreneur & Former Reality TV Personality
Partner & Entertainment Attorney at Arrington & Phillips and Record Label Executive
“The Renaissance Man” | Multimedia Mogul, Entrepreneur, Activist & Founder and Lead Strategist of The Resource Guild
Founder & Executive Director of RAGTRADE ATLANTA / Atlanta Fashion Week | Former Marketing Executive
Founder of Culture Wireless | Entrepreneur, Brand Strategist & Social Impact Leader
PARTNER WITH THE CULTURE
Align Your Brand With Impact That Matters.
The Highly Unique Magazine Culture Honors 2027 offers brands an opportunity to invest in meaningful recognition while connecting with the people, ideas, and experiences shaping Atlanta’s cultural landscape.
As a sponsor, your brand can be part of a multi-platform celebration spanning Highly Unique Magazine’s print and digital editions, social media, Highly Unique Radio, and the inaugural Honors Celebration. Whether your goals are to strengthen community connections, elevate your brand story, engage culturally connected audiences, or champion the next generation of cultural leaders, our partnership opportunities are designed to deliver meaningful visibility, authentic engagement, and shared value.
Interested in becoming a partner?
Click here to get started or contact our team at [email protected] to explore partnership opportunities aligned with your brand’s goals and objectives.
THE APEX SPONSOR
The premier sponsorship opportunity, positioning your brand as the presenting partner of Highly Unique Magazine’s Culture Honors 2027, subject to the agreed sponsorship benefits.
THE HU30 TITLE SPONSOR
Associate your brand with the HU30 recognition platform celebrating 30 voices influencing Atlanta’s cultural future.
SIGNATURE SPONSORS
Showcase your brand alongside the individuals and organizations whose work is making a difference across music, entertainment, business, and community.
GALA & LAUNCH ACTIVATION PARTNERS
Create memorable in-person connections through curated brand activations, experiential touchpoints, and approved integrations during the Honors Gala and magazine launch.
