May 20, 2026
The Devonshire Ballroom, The Langham

330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Dress Code

Formal
(Black tie / gowns / cocktail dresses)

Reception

6pm - 7pm

Gala Dinner, Awards & Entertainment

7pm - 10pm

host jess holmes 2026

Your host

Jessica Holmes
Celebrated Comedian | Author | Mental Health Advocate

As a beloved comedian, Jessica Holmes has opened for giants such as Ellen DeGeneres, Russell Peters, Jerry Seinfeld, and Oprah Winfrey. She has performed at Just For Laughs, The Second City, and starred in the comedy series The Holmes Show.

After a two-year depression, Holmes learned to thrive again. She trained as a wellness coach and re-committed her life to discovering what creates lasting balance and fulfillment. In 2018, she joined the Bell Let’s Talk team as a Celebrity Ambassador and has become one of the most requested mental health speakers in Canada.

Holmes’s greatest joy is helping people take simple, sustainable steps towards fulfillment and well-being, one laugh at a time.

Please welcome… Jessica Holmes!