The 24th Annual Midwest Awards Ball presents: Arcadia’s Paradise (All categories are based on characters from past and modern day video games)…
Saturday April 19, 2025
Chicago Theater Works • 1113 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago IL
Doors 5pm, Awards 6pm, LSS 6:30 Showtime 7pm sharp!
Admission: $40 VIP: $60
Tables go on sale now!
Honoring the Stars of today, the Statements of tomorrow and the forever Legends & Icons…
GrandPrizes Categories:
* $1K Super Mario Bros: BQ Twister vs Twister (Mario versus Luigi, The Revenge!) Super Mario Bros. is frequently cited as one of the greatest video games of all times! You were once brothers, and now you want your round. Revenge is sweet, when you smash ‘em to the ground (dip 4 dip that is)….
* 1K The Legends minus Zelda: BQ Legendary Runway Wars (Europeans vs All Americans) The Legend of Zelda is an action-adventure video game that takes place in medieval-inspired Kingdom of Hyrule, led by Princess Zelda, who, is a damsel-in-distress. Using your interpretation of either Link, King Gannon, Gannondorf, Navi the Fairy, Ezlo, or Midna as your choice of character to shade the rest, this quest should be no stress.
* $1K Mike Tyson’s Punch Out: A 1987 boxing video game developed by Nintendo for NES. The Ultimate Trans Man Realness: Defeat all your opponents and meet the challenge against the World Heavyweight Champion as a shirtless boxer, in matching boxing shorts and gloves at his best!
* $500 Ms PAC Man: BQID vs FQ Performance: Ms. Pac-Man is a 1982 arcade video game that is a spin-off sequel to Pac-Man released by Midway Games. Ms. Pac-Man is a yellow disc with lipstick, a bow, and a beauty mark. We want BQID in yellow mini dress, a big pink bow, and pink heels; FQs in a yellow jumpsuit, a big red bow and red heels and don’t forget your beauty marks!
* $500 The Powerpuff Girls: Bad Mojo Jojo: FF Realness As a House: (any combination) Powder Puff Girls is a 2000 platform game developed by Sennari Interactive and was released on the Game Boy Color. Assemble a dope team of three that’s known to cause havoc on the floor, then come collect your coinz.
* $500 Life Size Barbie: FF Face The icon Barbie has had many video games across different gaming platforms and systems. Choose one and bring her to life, your way. Selling it, must be sold, untold and your beauty is not sold separately!
* $500 Gamer’s Paradise: OTA, who has thee most amazing games and systems? Be it original, miniature, handhelds or virtual reality; showcase your collection in a fun and exciting way, because it could net you the win, O-K?
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Arcadia’s Paradise Full List of Categories:
OTA Categories -
New Face: “Popeye, Olive Oil & Brutus” Embody any of the iconic trio’s unique style—serve Popeye’s sailor’s strength, Olive Oil’s elegance, or Brutus’ boldness. Show personality through every expression.
New Runway: “Metamorphosis: Yoshi’s Evolution of Runway”Start as Yoshi in his early form, then transform mid-walk into a full-fledged hero. Show how a sidekick becomes a legend.
New Vogue: “Pokémon”
Unleash the cute and chaotic energy of your favorite Pokémon—versatile, dynamic, and unforgettable.
Best Dressed: “Tetris Elegance”
Structured, geometric, and perfectly aligned—show us how every piece fits flawlessly inside.
Glitz & Glam: “Final Fantasy Dreams” Otherworldly opulence with crystals, metallics, and magic that dazzles the room.
High Fashion Streetwear: “Grand Theft Couture”Luxury meets urban edge—rebellion and refinement collide on the runway.
Bizarre: “Portal to the Unknown”Futuristic, mind-bending, and surreal—step through a rift in reality.
Sneaker vs Sneaker: “Sonic’s Speed Sneakers” Fast, fun, and flashy—bring sneakers that match Sonic’s world of speed and style.
Old Way: “Minecraft Precision”
Controlled, geometric, and sharp—every move must be as precise as placing a block. In all gray with white gloves
Women Categories -
Women’s Body: “Lady Bug” Elegant, curvy, and captivating—serve the natural allure and striking beauty of a ladybug with bold confidence and charm.
Women’s Runway: “Tekken Titans” Powerful, poised, and unstoppable—strike with the strength and grace of a Tekken queen.
Women’s Performance:
Fem Fatale Fighters of the World” Serve with power and strength inspired by women of the gaming world—Chun-Li, Sonya Blade, Jade, Nina Williams, LuLu, Cammy, Rayne, Cortana etc.
Transman & Butch Categories -
Butch Realness: “Tony Hawk Pro Skater” Chill, confident, and edgy—serve the swagger and style of a pro skateboarder ready to own the streets.
BQ Categories -
BQ Face:
“Kid Icarus”Graceful, strategic, and divine—embody the energy of an angel in flight, that has celestial might. Let your performance beauty radiate like a hero from the heavens.
BQVF: “Marvel vs. X-Men vs. Avengers: Doomsday Domination” Pick your hero and bring their strength, style, and strategy to the runway. Fight till the end.
BQ PrettyBoy Realness: “Double Dribble” Channel the cool, effortless swagger of a classic basketball star. It’s game time!
BQ Executive Realness: “SimCity” Powerful and polished—serve the look of a CEO ruling an empire with style.
BQ Thug Realness: “Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas” Street-smart and unapologetic—own the energy of San Andreas with raw authenticity.
BQ SchoolBoy Realness: “Madden ’98” Varsity vibes with a retro twist—give us sporty and scholarly realness straight out of the game.
BQ Body: “Donkey Kong” Raw power and strength—command the floor like the king of the jungle.
FQ Categories -
FQ Sex Siren: “Lara Croft Temptress” Bold, adventurous, and unstoppable—embrace Lara Croft’s fearless confidence and fierce sensuality in painted on jeans and titty boosted crop top.
FQ Runway: “Sailor Moon Moonlit Walk” Graceful, celestial, and feminine—bring the magic of Sailor Moon to life on the runway.
Drag Categories -
BQID Runway:
“Adventure of a life sized Cabbage Patch Kid” BQID Runway: Whimsical, playful, and larger than life—bring the charm of a beloved Cabbage Patch Kid to the runway with a touch of fashion “baby doll”fantasy.
Legends vs Icons Categories -
Performance: “Super Metroid” Battle of the best—channel the iconic strength of Samus Aran and her legendary power to dominate the stage.
As a House Categories -
As a House: “The Simpsons Family Values” Bring humor, individuality, and unity as the ultimate animated family. Each member should showcase their unique category while moving as one unit. Any combination
Performance: “The Power of 4 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” Unity, strength, and precision—sync your moves and showcase teamwork with individual flair.
Event Venue
Chicago Theater Works, 1113 W Belmont Ave,Chicago,IL,United States
