12th Annual PEPS Awards Show Illinois

Name: 12th Annual PEPS Awards Show Illinois
Start: 2026-07-17T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-07-17T21:30:00-05:00
Location: All Nations COGIC, 503 S Water St, Joliet IL

Schedule

Fri Jul 17 2026 at 06:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

All Nations COGIC, 503 S Water St, Joliet IL | Joliet, IL

📌Note Update The 12th Annual PEPS Awards & Inaugural I.B.M. Inc. Gala, held on the legacy date of Friday, July 17, 2026 (6:30 PM – 9:30 PM). Exact location TBA. NOMINATION link will be available January 15th 12noon.
I. Premiere Legacy & Humanitarian Awards
The Ethel Pearl Sims Humanitarian Award: The Gala’s highest honor for an "unsung hero" or organization in Illinois providing essential "hands-on" relief (food, clothing, shelter), honoring your mother's 1970 mission.
The 1970 Foundation Award: Recognizing ministries or nonprofits with 25+ years of service, honoring the longevity of the original Charity Helping Hands vision.
Matriarch of Ministry Award: For women in leadership who have successfully balanced pastoring and charitable leadership.
II. Leadership & Professional Excellence
Rising Executive of the Year (Under 40): Recognizing a young professional making significant waves in Illinois business or nonprofit management while staying active in the community.
1970 Visionary Entrepreneur Award: For Illinois business owners of all ages who balance professional success with deep community philanthropy.
Economic Empowerment Partner: For businesses or leaders providing the life skills and training necessary for families to reach self-sufficiency.
III. I.B.M. Inc. 12th Anniversary "Mending" Awards
The "Free Store" Community Partner: Honoring the donors and volunteers who sustain the I.B.M. Inc. community clothing closet.
The Mended Heart Award (Inclusive): For an individual of any age who has transitioned from a place of "brokenness" to "wholeness" and now mentors others.
I.B.M. 12-Year Legacy Award: Recognizing a supporter or staff member who has stood with Dr. Daphney Sims Royster since
I.B.M. Inc. was founded.
IV. Age-Inclusive & Specialized Service
The Golden Legacy Award (Seniors 65+): Celebrating the lifelong wisdom and service of senior "unsung heroes."
The Rising Resilience Award (Youth & Young Adults): Honoring young leaders (under 25) who demonstrate a heart for service and helping their peers.
The "Mending Barriers" Inclusion Award: Specifically for those providing exceptional care, advocacy, and accessibility for individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities.
V. Inspirational Arts;
For artists, Solo Artist, choirs/groups, Actors, Actress, Producers/Directors, media and musicians of any age whose work promotes spiritual healing to their community. ("Repeat Previous community work "unpaid" is required")
*Musician
*Choir
*Group
*Media
*Actor
*Solo Artist
*Producer/Director
*Artist
Gala Event Highlights
The "Mended Runway" Fashion Show: A formal showcase featuring clothing from the I.B.M. Inc. "Free Store" to celebrate the dignity of the community we serve.
Date: Friday, July 17, 2026 (The Birthday of Pastor Ethel Pearl Sims).
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM CDT.
Executive Producer & Director: Dr. Daphney Sims Royster.
Official Contact: For tickets, sponsorships, text 779-702-2766. PEPS Awards or email [email protected]
Attention Dr. Daphney Sims Royster
www.IveBeenMended.Org