12th Annual PEPS Awards "Illinois" Show TV Taping

Join us on 12th Annual PEPS Awards Show

Join us for an unforgettable red carpet evening as we honor the best in Illinois. The PEPS Awards celebrates individuals and organizations who embody excellence, resilience, and community impact.

*Celebrity Host:* Julian Wright

*Special Musical Guests: 2 Stellar Award nominees & Recording Artists Lemmie Battles & Tim White (Tim White has been nominated this year again for the second time)

Walk the red carpet, network with leaders, and witness inspiring stories of people empowered to prevail and succeed.

*Attire:* Business/Formal or Semi-Formal | Red Carpet Attire Encouraged

*Location:* All Nations Church 503 S Water Street, Joliet, IL

*Date:* Thursday, July 17, 2026

Be part of a night that uplifts, inspires, and celebrates greatness..

VIP Tickets include VIP seating, swag bag & first seeded for dining.

*These are the 2026 Award Winners of the PEPS Awards Show*

- Jill Allison

- Pastor Dwayne M. Barfield

- Pastor Corey Brooks

- Carmen Carter

- Pastor Robert Davis

- Pastor Larry Fisher

- Elder Roger Gates

- Chelsea Graves

- Avery Jenkins

- Burneva McCullum

- Jaron Nabors

- Apostle Dr. Jewel Robinson

- Dr. John Ruffin

- Sonya Marie Sampson

- Second Baptist Church Joliet

- Caleb Ezra Sims

- Shawny Thomas

- William Ojay Tyler

- Apostle Dr. Angela Walker

- Edward & Janice Woods

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