Midwest People Choice Awards Ball
Schedule
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
City Of Chicago, IL, USA | Chicago, IL
Icon Kentrele Gucci Legends Anthony West & Lilianna Lanvin Presents:
Midwest People’s Choice Awards Ball: The Legacy Continues ✨
July 11th, 2026
Chicago, IL
Door Open at 5pm LSS at 6pm
MC: Icon Jack Gorgeous Gucci & Legend Snookie West
$5,000 in cash prizes and (YOU) the people will vote which categories will be for cash.
FACE 💎
FQ Face
Icon Tati Chanel — With a gaze as cold as ice, Mother Tati Chanel was known for captivating the crowd. Bring a recreation of her looks to the floor.
BQID Face
Legendary Victoria LePaige / Mother Herrera — Face met pageantry whenever Mother Herrera stepped on the floor. Bring MUG with big hair and a gown.
BQ Face
Icon Doodie — With a face as beautiful as a supermodel, Doodie always served mug with a masculine flare. Bring it as a Sassculine Assassin — male attire, beat to the gods.
New Face - In all Black.
Legendary Face- In classic black and white.
Women’s Face
In a monochromatic look.
GNC Face
The power of pink.
Transman & Stud Face
Looking for the new pretty boy on the block — bring a groomed look and a face that serves all genders.
REALNESS
Transman Realness
Founder Antonio Lauren — Always gave everyday realness. In modern day, Father Suave St. Laurent slays from coast to coast. Bring undeniable realness.
Executive Realness vs. Thug Realness
Icons Mario, Derrick, or Mooka — At the core, it has always been a BOSS. Either in the boardroom or a dope boy on the block, it always gave H.N.I.C. 2T.
Everyday Realness
“I woke up like this.” Now it’s time to go to work in your uniform.
Pretty Boy Realness
Legends Anthony West, Kendall Garcon — Always polished and groomed. Don’t forget your suit.
Legendary Realness
The elite. Black tie.
FQ Realness vs. Drags Realness
Icons Toya and Tyanna — The definition of Bangy Realness personified times two by these queens. In honor of the dynamic duo, bring Bangy Angy or classy/corporate like Legend Lilianna Lanvin.
Two trophies.
PERFORMANCE 🌪
F@ Performance
Icons Yasmine, Skittles, Barbie Makaveli, and Legends Kyra 007, Myah West, Kim Ebony, Paris Miza, Tomisha 007.
They brought storms to the ballroom — hair spins faster than lightning, spins faster than a tornado. Bring a creative Storm or Spider-Woman look.
Drags Performance
Icon Alanah — The first Icon for Drag Performance, known for “The Body” and an unmatched legacy. Bring a sexy look with body.
BQ Performance
From Icon Renaldo to Khaos Lanvin — Technique, razor-sharp precision, and the stretch.
Renaldo (with Kiddy & Jahari) revolutionized Vogue Fem with classical and gymnastic movement. In honor of Renaldo, bring it as a ballet dancer (don’t forget the jazz shoes).
Soft vs. Dramatics — two trophies.
RWT (Realness With a Twist)
Icon Kentrele — The Jamaican Twister Fish who made history with Bangy Island Fish energy. Bring your best Island Gal look. Walk realness first.
Women Performance:
Hit the runway in brights colors.
Oldway/NewWay.
Shine bright like a diamond. 2T
Virgin Vogue
Recreate a look from any Midwest Performance Legend. Bring your reference photo with you.
SEX SIREN / BODY 🔥
Sex Siren
Icon Milan — A legend across multiple categories, reigning for 20 years.
Modern-day inspirations: Mother Ciara Ebony, Queen Stacks Ebony, Eli West.
Bring an Egyptian Pharaoh or Queen and show why your appeal rules the world!
Jr, Sr, Transman, Women, FQ, Drags, Big Girl, Catboy & Legendary (9 trophies).
Body
Icon Bionca Lanvin and Legendary Leland 007 — The duo that defined sensual scandal and chocolate allure. Serve Body with a side of chocolate (prop required).
RUNWAY 👠
FF Runway
Icon Jeynece Mizrahi, Legend Channel Escada, Legend Simone Aga, and Isis Escada — They proved that a nasty strut is all it takes to win gold.
In honor of them, wear a caftan, big hair or head wrap, and high heels. Be painted for the gods!
BQ Runway
Icon Solomon — Known for some of the most creative and bizarre effects in ballroom. Bring a creative and bizarre look with your signature walk.
All American Runway
Icon Darryl Garcon — Always athletic and unbothered, Runway was his sport. Bring it in an athletic look of your choice.
Up in Pumps
Legendary Terry Revlon & Gay Tay Mizrahi — Always serving legs with confidence. Bring a nasty look and sparkle pumps.
FASHION✨
F.E.B. (Fashion, Elegance, and Beauty)
Icon Goddess Rodeo — From head to toe, Goddess was always stamped. Bring three pieces from three different designers.
Labels
Icon Sebastian — Known for fashion and attitude. Bring Labels, darling — and don’t forget a nasty pair of frames!
Streetwear
Icons Marquise, Asylum, and Red Escada — Known for imagination and innovation in presentation. Bring a 2026-inspired streetwear look with a prop.
Glitz & Glam
Mother Tiffany Monique Omni — The definition of pageantry. Bring glamour in a gown or tux, shining bright like a diamond.
Best Dressed
Icons Larry & Ron — Classic from head to toe. Come in classic black and white.
CREATIVE 🎭
Commentator vs. Commentator
Icon Father Neiman Marcus Escada passed the torch to his son Icon Kentrele Gucci — voices of the Midwest. Tell your story — who’s next to carry the torch?
Bazaar
Legend Chad Alan Mikli (Milwaukee) — The first legend of Milwaukee, always out-of-the-box and over the top. Bring your most extravagant, avant-garde presentation.
Where is it happening?
City Of Chicago, IL, USA, 110 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603-6105, United States
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