Sistercare receives National Purple Ribbon Award for Just Left of Perfect short film
June 3, 2026
Sistercare, a Midlands-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors and reducing the impact of domestic violence in the community, has been selected as the recipient of a prestigious Purple Ribbon Award from DomesticShelters.org in the category of Documentary or Film of the Year for its powerful awareness film, “Just Left of Perfect.”
Released in July 2025, Just Left of Perfect follows a day in the life of a fictional woman experiencing intimate partner violence. The short film highlights the complex stressors, trauma, fear, and impossible decisions domestic violence (DV) survivors face every day while illustrating how abuse can remain hidden behind what appears to be a “perfect” life.
Watch the short film here: https://www.sistercare.org/just-left-of-perfect/ Out of nominations from organizations across the country, Sistercare’s work was recognized by judges as “among the most impressive and deserving” submissions of the year. “We are deeply honored to receive this national recognition,” said Leah Wicevic, CEO of Sistercare. “This award reflects the courage of the survivors who trust us with their stories, the dedication of our staff and supporters, and our ongoing mission to provide hope, safety, and healing to those impacted by domestic violence.
Survivor voices matter, and we remain committed to amplifying those voices to create meaningful change in our community.” The award also coincides with a milestone year for Sistercare, which is celebrating 45 years of serving domestic violence survivors and their children throughout the Midlands. Since 1981, Sistercare has worked to reduce the occurrence and impact of domestic violence through direct services, advocacy, education, and community partnerships.
About Sistercare
Sistercare is a nonprofit agency serving thousands of domestic violence survivors and their children annually in Richland, Lexington, Kershaw, Fairfield, and Newberry counties. Sistercare’s mission is to reduce the occurrence and impact of domestic violence in the Midlands.
