Annual fashion show celebrates community health, benefits Springfield Immigrant Advocacy

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Alliance for Women in Medicine and Science (AWIMS) will host the Colors of Health Fashion Show and Community Engagement Awards on Friday, September 6, at the Hoogland Center for the Arts, 420 S. 6th St.

This annual event celebrates the vibrant intersection of community engagement and health through fashion.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Springfield Immigrant Advocacy Network, a grassroots advocacy organization that protects rights and promotes the well-being and inclusion of Springfield’s immigrant and refugee community through advocacy, education and assistance.

The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the AWIMS Community Engagement Award, recognizing an individual or organization that exemplifies AWIMS’ mission of promoting gender equity, career advancement, work-life balance and community engagement.

To submit nominations for the AWIMS Community Engagement Award, click here. Nominations are open until August 23.

“We are thrilled to host this event and celebrate the incredible work being done in our community,” said Erica Austin, deputy director of the SIU Medicine Office of External Relations. “The Colors of Health Fashion Show is not just about fashion, but about highlighting the diverse and meaningful ways our community is improving health and well-being.”

The evening will begin with a reception at 5 p.m., followed by the fashion show at 6 p.m.

Tickets are available for $20 and can be purchased here.