The AprilRose's Honorary Awards

Spring Event Awards

Bloom of Grace Award

She blooms where God has planted her.

Seed of Faith Award
She plants with purpose and reaps in grace.

Fall Event Awards

Servant in Style

Award Best representation of beauty and humility.

Pearls of Wisdom Award

Elder First Lady or seasoned woman of faith with timeless grace.

Mini Awards

Honoring the Grace, Boldness, and Style of Women Who Lead
During AprilRose’s Tea Brunch
These special recognitions celebrate the essence of womanhood in ministry—gracefully blending
faith, fashion, and individuality

Spring Awards

  1. Crowned in Confidence Award
    Hats, fascinators, hair, or statement headpieces

     

  2. Beauty in the Waiting Award
    Soft, feminine, radiant style

     

  3. Purposefully Polished Award
    Head-to-toe intentional styling

     

  4. Grace in Every Step Award
    Poise, posture, and confidence

     

  5. Modest Yet Mighty Award
    Modest, elegant, powerful presentation

Fall Awards

  1. Heels & Hallelujahs
    Award
Best statement shoes

  2. Hat-titude
    Award
Best church hat or headwear

  3. Sunday Best Throwback
    Award
Most vintage or old-school flair

  4. Power in Pastels
    Award
Soft and classy color coordination

  5. Divine Detail
    Award
Best use of accessories (gloves, brooches, jewelry, etc.)

FASHION & Style Awards

  1. The First Lady Vogue Award
    Most elegant overall look – poise, confidence, and coordination
  2. Heels & Hallelujahs Award
    Best statement shoes
  3. Hat-titude Award
    Best church hat or headwear
  4. Modest & Marvelous Award
    Most graceful and God-honoring ensemble
  5. Divine Detail Award
    Best use of accessories (gloves, brooches, jewelry, etc.)
  1. Divine Detail Award
    Best use of accessories (gloves, brooches, jewelry, etc.)
  2. Sunday Best Throwback Award
    Most vintage or old-school First Lady flair
  3. Power in Pastels Award
    Soft and classy color coordination
  4. Bold for the Kingdom Award
    Best bold print or color choice

SPRING 2026 HONOREES

Honoree Dani McGhee-Barlow

Reverend Barbara Tolbert

“The Bloom of Grace Award Spring 26”

The Bloom of Grace Award honors a woman who flourishes in faith, purpose, and service exactly where God has planted her. Rev. Barbara Tolbert exemplifies this spirit through her unwavering commitment to ministry, her nurturing leadership, and her graceful influence within her community. Her life reflects steadfast faith, compassionate service, and a radiant testimony of God’s transformative grace. As she continues to inspire and uplift others, Rev. Tolbert truly embodies what it means to bloom beautifully in every season.

Honoree Minister Mary Billingsley

Pastor Erica Nathan

“Seed of Faith Award Spring 26”

The Seed of Faith Award recognizes a woman whose unwavering trust in God has allowed her to sow seeds of hope, perseverance, and spiritual growth in the lives of others. Pastor Erica Nathan exemplifies this honor through her steadfast faith, dedicated leadership, and commitment to nurturing her community. Even in seasons of challenge, she has remained faithful to God’s calling, planting seeds that continue to bear lasting fruit. Her life and ministry serve as a powerful testament to the transformative power of faith and obedience.

Fall 2025 Honorees

Honoree Dani McGhee-Barlow

Dani McGhee-Barlow

“Servant in Style Award – Fall 25”

Graceful, resilient, and committed to excellence, Dani embodies what it means to serve with both heart and honor. Her devotion to God, leadership within the community, and consistent support of women in ministry make her a shining example of faith in action. We celebrate her poise, purpose, and unwavering commitment to lifting others.

Honoree Minister Mary Billingsley

Minister Mary Billingsley

“Pearls of Wisdom Award – Fall 25”

A true pillar of wisdom, Lady Billingsley continues to bless every space she enters with encouragement, strength, and spiritual covering. Her mentorship, compassion, and dedication to nurturing women of faith reflect the very heart of this Tea Brunch movement. We honor her legacy of love, prayer, and empowerment.