What is surely to be THE MIDWEST BALL OF THE YEAR FOR 2025…..
Join Us For the 23rd Installment of The Iconic RAGS TO RICHES WEEKEND……..
October 2nd - 4th (Chicago, IL)
The 5x Time Hall of Fame, Mayor of Chicago, and Midwest BluePrint Marco
Presents
"RECURRENCE"
THE ICONIC RAGS TO RICHES BALL
Please view the past honorees, legends, and Icons awarded at previous RAGS TO RICHES BALLS.
The Icon Marco Herrera Appreciation Award is awarded to an individual to show the full implication of their worth and the value that they add to ballroom. This individual is selfless, and significant to the culture of ballroom.
2026 Honors:
The Icon Andre Mizrahi Ballroom Lifetime Achievement Award is awarded to an individual with significant contributions over the course of their time participating in ballroom. This individual has demonstrated a commitment to the growth and excellence of ballroom for generations to come.
2026 Honors:
Past Honoree
Kenny Alain Mikli
Goddess Rodeo
Wardell Avant Garde
The Icon Ira Aphrodite Imprint Award is awarded to an individual that is forever embedded within their respective talent or craft. This individual will be listed as one of the greatest of all time because of the indelible mark that their impact has made.
2026 Honors:
Past Honoree
Berlin Ebony
Tyanna Ebony
Ken Amiri
The Icon Jack Gorgeous Gucci Vanguard award is issued to an individual that has led the way in new development, ideas, or ballroom creativity. These individual contributions are noted for their love of ballroom and ensuring that we have a creative outlet for future generations.
2026 Honors:
Past Honoree
Chronicle Images
Ty With The Live
Kelly Gorgeous Gucci
The Icon Alvernian Dumure Versailles Mayor Award is awarded to an individual that has developed and contributed to an entire community by working as a tireless voice and opening the door for ballroom to be enjoyed in their respective region or area.
2026 Honors:
Past Honoree
Twysted Mugler
Larry Luciano
Ricardo Mizrahi
The Icon Jeynce Lady of Distinction Award is presented to a Lady that exudes class and is blazing a trail for future generations to follow.
2026 Honors:
Past Honoree
Layla Balmain
Myah Balenciaga
Simone
The Icon Mann Prodigy Visionary Leadership Award is awarded to a new generation leader that has shown a commitment to ballroom and continually renew an organization by executing plans and a path for future success.
2026 Honors:
Past Honoree
Derrick Chanel
Renaldo Alpha Omega
Omari Oricci
The Icon Marcus Escada Ballroom Excellence Award is presented to an individual that has cemented themselves in ballroom and is a force by consistently delivering at a point of excellence.
2026 Honors:
Past Honoree
Duke Garcon
Leon Lanvin
Lil Ant
The Icon Victoria LePaige Herrera Miss Continental Award is presented to an individual that has continued to bridge the gap between pageantry and ballroom at a level that is CONTINENTAL.
2026 Honors:
Past Honoree
Monica LaMonico Revlon
Jazelle Tisci
Latoya Iman Davenport Prodigy
LEGENDS AND ICONS DEEMED AT RAGS TO RICHES
Icon Skittles
Icon Amari West
Icon Tracy Balmain
Icon Zo Balmain
Icon Lil Ant
Legendary Pooda
Legendary Antonio Lauren
Legendary Scoota Ebony Balmain
Legendary Tony Escada
Legendary Sir King Ebony Balmain
Legendary Mikey Gucci
Legendary Deon Chanel
Legendary Maya Ninja Escada
Legendary Hasan Garcon
Legendary Marcus Alpha Omega
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