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Comedy

2025 NOMINEES

TOM COVERLY

Tom Coverly is a talk show host (NFLNCD), professional comedy magician and motivational speaker. Tom has performed live on stage for over 5 million people around the world headlining several tours. He is one of the most requested motivational entertainers in America. Music superstar, Paula Abdul says "Tom Coverly is straight up a magical inspiration". Tom was recently featured in LA WEEKLY for the TOP 10 positive people in America.  He was also featured in Forbes Magazine for being an entrepreneur reaching millions with one of the most requested school assembly programs in the nation. Tom made the top 5 for the most positive social media influencer (Cheer of the Year Award) at the Cheer Choice Awards in Las Vegas out of a million plus nominations.  

 

Tom has been seen on TV (NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, Access Hollywood), TEDx stage and heard on numerous radio stations around the country sharing his story. He has entertained several celebrities; Paula Abdul, Jep & Jessica Robertson from the hit TV show, "Duck Dynasty", the cast of C.S.I. NY, Mrs. Universe 2023, Alec Mapa (Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives), Rick The Reptile Guy (A&E TV Show "Wild Transport"), i-Shine (TBN), Amber Montana (Nickelodeon TV show "Haunted Hathaways"), Victoria Koloff (Lifetime TV show, “Preachers’ Daughters”) & the entire cast and producers for the "Batman Vs. Superman" Movie.

Leon Purley

Hailed as “The funniest blind Comedian in stand-up”, by Voyage San Antonio Magazine. Comedian Leon the Jokester has one focus in comedy and that is to spread: Love, Hope, and Laughter. Widely known for his clean and relatable comedy for all age groups, Comedian Leon the Jokester brings a style of humor the entire family can enjoy. He addresses life issues, finding hope in tough times, and how to walk by faith and not by sight in every season of life. In 2016, he became the co-founder of the non-profit organization “Oklahoma Comedy Zone, LLC. In which he teaches “tweens” and “teens” how to write clean jokes and become comedians. Parents love signing their kids up for the online course motivating their kids throughout the year. Additionally, Comedian Leon the Jokester has a heart to serve the community through clean comedy by building partnerships through solid relationships with Nonprofits, Foundations, Churches, After School programs, Summer camps, Fundraisers, and Charities. So, the next time you plan an event and need some fun, fresh, and clean comedy entertainment be sure to give Comedian Leon the Jokester a call. He has a hilarious 60min performance that will have you and the whole family laughing hysterically. A show you do not want to miss!

2025 NOMINEE

Juanita Lolita

Juanita Lolita’s comedy career began when a coworker signed her up for an open mic night. Within one year she was performing for over 7000 women at a church conference in Atlanta and since then has performed throughout the United States at Comedy Clubs, Churches and Corporations. Recently she was voted Tampa’s funniest female, Creative Loafing Magazine’s “Best of the Bay” and was a finalist in the World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas. Juanita has been featured on CTN, ABC, several radio shows and her DryBAR comedy special was released July of 2022. Juanita won the 2024 Sherri Shepherd Funny over Fifty nationwide contest and performed on her Daytime talk show several times. Her Latin flair and hillbilly background have quickly become a crowd favorite. Juanita takes joy in the fact that she can make you laugh hysterically without profanity. Her comedy focuses on observations from everyday life that we can all relate to, and she closes out each show with her much anticipated ‘list of things she doesn’t understand’.

Joby saad

Joby Saad (pronounced sad) grew up in Nashville, TN. Joby read every book about Harry Houdini and by the age of twelve was performing magic shows for children's birthday parties most weekends. Joby says “Dad would build the props, and mom would give me props”.

When the magic didn’t work, audiences laughed. This gave Joby the opportunity to do what he was destined for, comedy. But his big break came when he got the opportunity to perform on the family friendly television series "Bananas Comedy", titled Joby Saad "Village Idiot" became a best seller. In 2006 Joby was one of the comedians chosen for the Warner Brothers production “Thou Shalt Laugh” starring Patricia Heaton from “Everybody Loves Raymond”. This project featured seven of the nation’s top clean comedians and went on to become the highest selling Comedy Concert DVD, and broadcast on the Trinity Broadcasting Network.

Regular appearances on Nashville Now, and Music City tonight gave Joby his start in television. These opportunities has allowed Joby to perform in Churches throughout the United States for over 20 years, playing a pivotal role in Youth Ministry.

Developing his skills at his hometown club Zanies Nashville, Joby the opportunity to perform and Tour with the nations top comedians such as Tim Allen, Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Brian Regan, Dane Cook, Rob Schneider and Paula Poundstone. It was Disney Star Jim Varney who encouraged Joby to leave Nashville and pursue stand up in Los Angeles.

Concert promoter Steve Moore hired Joby to open for his concerts, Steve Moore later becoming head of CMA Association. Soon Joby was opening concerts, headlining the top Comedy Clubs in the country and was a regular guest on the Nashville Network.

Joby’s talents were noticed by George Shapiro (Jerry Seinfeld’s Manager) during a performance at the Ice House in Pasadena California. “The next thing I know I’m auditioning for network sitcoms” says Joby. 

Joby launched his own television series “Vidiots”. This is a throwback to the golden age of film and silent comedy. “I love being able to tell a story and reach an audiences of all ages and languages. Humor is universal”. Although broadcast on cable, it has become a YouTube sensation and is what gets Joby recognized from a international audience.

Known for his expressive, rubbery face. Joby credits comedy greats such as Steve Martin, Jim Carrey, and Tim Conway, Shelley Berman, Charlie Chaplin as his influences.

His stand-up, like his films, involves a lot of physical comedy. He frequently closes his shows with an inspired bit where, in pantomime, he removes one pair of pants after another, becoming a new character each time. 

Joby has had the honor of performing for our troops in Honduras, Puerto Rico, and Guantanamo Bay, receiving his orders from the Department of Defense, Joby has proudly entertained the children of 101st airborne, Fort Campbell Ky, The children and families of St. Jude Hospital, and Le Bonheur children’s Hospital in Memphis is what I’m most proud of. Five years on the stage at Lifest, the largest Christian music festival in Oshkosh Wisconsin.

in 2022, thanks to the success of Joby's Drybar Comedy special "Village Idiot"produced by VidAngel Studios Joby launched his first one man show on New York City's Broadway at the Sonnet Theatre during the New York Comedy Festival. 

When he is back home in Nashville he is frequently asked to do studio warm up for TBN's Mike Huckabee show, along with Keith Bilbrey. 

Corporate events, Comedy Clubs, and Church appearances keep Joby growing and challenging himself to bring audiences one of the most original and hilarious shows in Comedy.

Most recently Joby just signed a distribution deal with Faith based Crown TV Entertainment for his silent comedy series "VIDIOTS".

Joby co - produces the Clean Comedy Challenge with comedian Leslie Norris Townsend promoting clean comedy that just completed its 14th successful annual season. 

Joby Headlined the Italy Comedy Festival in Florence Italy in 2023, which highlighted a Benefit Concert for Ukrainian children, supporting https://www.weareallukrainians.de 

2024 Joby performed on Holland America cruises in the Caribbean, as well as debuted his new stage play "Minnie Pearl's Chicken" at the Nashville Dinner Theater! Joby continues to tour America with his live show "The Village Idiot".

Joby is also producing, directing, a family Christmas movie titled "Mall Santa" that has begun production and promises an all star cast to be released Christmas 2025.

2025 NOMINEES

Marcus D. Wiley

Marcus D. Wiley is a premiere entertainer whose class of comedy surpasses the status quo. In February 2025, Marcus released his third hour special, “Marriage Is Major Surgery”, which was executive produced by Ali Siddiq and is available on YouTube. This one-of-a-kind performance has been described as ‘ideal for the married, the wanna be married, the used to be married and the wanna be married again’.  


The son of a preacher, Marcus’ charismatic style of delivery is clean, captivating, funny and knowledgeable. He provides lots of laughter along with a guaranteed message on being a better you. His motto for his brand of comedy is “Laughter is good, but the Message is better!” Wooing the masses, Marcus’ widespread appeal is contemporary enough to entice the fashion-savvy and culturally conscious Generation Xs, Ys, and Zs, but traditional enough to melt the matriarch’s heart as he recounts Mama’s mandates.


A three-time college graduate with an Associates Degree in Fine Art Theatre, Bachelor’s Degree in Radio/TV Film and Master’s Degree in Communications, Marcus is also a published author. His book Hustle & Faith remains a top-selling piece of literature and excerpts from the book are

often quoted from the pulpit to the streets. His motto as an author is “God will honor your faith and reward your hustle.”

Women on Fire

Women on Fire is comprised of Rhonda Weeks and Mickey Kramer. The duo have been traveling the Country for 10 years performing their Christian Stand Up Act and Christ based skits. In their work, the significance of Christ is brought to life and people are encouraged in their daily walk with The Lord.

Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; 

then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.”

Psalm 126:2

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