LEATHER/COMMUNITY AWARDS

With the understanding that there are many individuals and groups doing great deeds in the Seattle Leather Community, and they are receiving little or no recognition for their positive work, WSLO developed the National Leather Emerald Award, the Leather Emerald Award, International Community Service Award and Community Service Award.  The Awards are broken out into varying categories and are awarded at a special brunch in honor of the recipients.  These Awards have become one of the most prestigious awards on the west coast!

National Leather Emerald Award

This award goes to a person or organization, who has either assisted the Seattle leather community in the past, or has provided positive leadership to the leather community in general. Receipt of the award should not imply a person’s sexuality.

2010
Medori
2009
Mark Freeitas
2007
Judy Tallwing McCarthey
2006
Jeff Henness
2004
Leather Archives & Museum
2003
Sandra "Mama" Reinhart
2002
David Kloss
2001
Andy Mangels
2000
Phillip Turner
1999
Joseph Bean
1999
Joseph Bean
1998
Jill Carter
1997
Tony DeBlass
1996
Frank Nowicki
1995
Marcus Hernandez
1994
Lenny Broberg

International Community Service Award

The International Community Service Award goes to a person and/or group, who has given both heart and soul to the serving of the Leather Community or the general Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, BDSM community, through educational forums or community services. Receipt of the award should not imply a person’s sexuality.

2015
Allena Gabosh
2012
Leatherati.com
2011
Miss Leslie (Edmonton, Canada)
AIDS Committee Toronto, BDSM Safer Kinky Sex Project
2010
Ronda VanderMeer
Leather Archive & Museum

Washington Leather Emerald Award

The Leather Emerald Award goes to a person or group, who has had a positive impact on behalf of the Washington State Leather Community. Receipt of the award should not imply a person’s sexuality.

2020
2019
Lady Linda
Lovers Lair
Brynn Beitzel
2018
Julia Kaplin
Brynn B.
Tris
Becca Bee
2017
Leather Azimuth
Carla Whitehurst
Allena Gabosch
William Ripley
2016
No Safe Word Podcast
Rubbout In Vancouver
Ingersoll Gender Center
The Labryrinthine
2015
Mark Handel
Danelle King
Malixe
Marty Van Dusen
Dara "Batman" Bryant
2014
SEA-PAH
Boris Erickson
Shawn Holman
Spencer Bergstedt
Dan Daniels
2013
Gina Hunting
Ruin
Johm Offett
Panther
2012
Shawn Holman
Brandon Reyes
Michael Graves
Ruth Packett
Scott K.
Seattle Girls of Leather
2011
Lamalani
Lamar Van Dyke
Dan Brown
Dana Venture
Brent Seeley
Jeff Henness
2010
Daun Webb
Toby Noon
P.J. Sheehy
2009
Max
Gabe Rosman
Jeremy Dunn
2008
Henry Brown
Larry Ryan
Michael "Odie" Heaston
2007
Axel
Mistress Matisse
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Stephan Kennedy
Lady Lydia McLane
2006
Lainy Beitler<br< Mark Bozif
Dan Daniels
Rick Rubrn
Linda Droge
Daddy Carl
2005
Lynn Palmer
Master Rachael Evans
Panther
Mark Nunley
Rusty Jones
Rick Bannerman
2004
Tony Buff
Ronda VandaMeer
Kelly Wilt
Border Riders Motorcycle Club
Allena Gabosch
David Laughrun, Dirktor Leathers
2003
Seattle Eagle
Bill Manning
Gene Romaine
Corky D
Jim Drew
Tim Parson
Mark Culter
2002
Eileen Fix
Steve Kennedy
Shane Jespen
Matt Hefel
Rick Graven
Stephen Gabosch
2001
John Ross
Judy Tallwing-Mcarthy
Mark Mead
Woody Woodruff
Tony Frazier
2000
Jake Brower
Allena Gabosch
Eric Bonesteel
Charlie Baker
Gaysha Star
1999
Dave Lewis
Todd Nelson
Alien McGuire
Bev Sobelman
The Court of Seattle
1998
Omaga Sternberg
Beyond the Edge Cafe
Joh Sedgwick
Dan Daniels
Marc Mead
1997
Thumpers Restaurant
Dragon Xcalibur
Billy Lane
Todd Nelson
Harry Hoglin
1996
Wes Randall
Greta Schwerfeger
Leather Pride Project
Jim Black
Nile Baird
1995
Miller Brands Inc.
Celeste Firetender
Aubrey Hart-Sparks
Roger Axline
Empress Mary D
1994
Al "D" Sowers
Seattle Men In Leather
NW Gay Rodeo Assoc.
Toni James
Steve Tracey

Community Service Award

The Community Service Award goes to a person or group, who has given both heart and soul, to the greater Washington State Community. Receipt of the award should not imply a person’s sexuality.

2020
2019
Jim Cash
2018
Jose Arzate
2017
Pride Lives
2016
Knights of Mantra-Jet City Chapter
2015
Linda Coomas
Joel Guirdry
David Morrison
Sandy Eastwood
2014
Miss Indigo Blue
C.C. Attle's
Hepatitis Education Project
20132
Raven Gildea
Country Doctor Community Health Centers
2012
Tony Radovich
Todd Hall
Brent Smid
2011
Bailey-Boushay House
Seattle Men In Leather
Generic Leather Productions of WA
2010
Grater Seattle Business Association
Leatherpost.com
Ingrid Berkhout
2009
Public Health's Needle Exchange Staff
Boris Erickson
George Bakan
2008
Carl Brondson
Gay City Health Project
The Body Electric
Doghouse Leathers
2007
Aleska Manilla
Seattle Coumseling Service/Project Neon
Seattle Commission for Sexual Minorities
2006
Wickyd Womyn Conference
The Cuff Complex
Lancer
Bellingham Leathermen
2005
Verben
Camp Ten Trees
Dandelion Dog Rescue
2004
Rolf Christiensen
PFlag Skagit County
Reign Fire Ranch
The Cuff Complex Staff
Lifelong AIDS Alliance
2003
Miss MeMe
Paul Best
Guppy's
Capiton Hill Alano Club
L.G.B.T. Center
2002
Milton Artis
Precioius Cargo
Lambert House
Don Hood
Columbia Dist. Co.
2001
Matt Hefel
\ Shelley Denton
The Wet Spot
LaTrina Bidet
Dustin Pozner
Russell Brundelle
2000
Randy Wooden
Randy Henson
Jim black
Bunny Brigade
POZ Seattle
Mitch Koonce
1999
Bruce Saari
Patric "Bear" Ayliffle
Rick Yarbrough
Dan Daniels
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
1998
Eric Bonesteel
Kahlua Ice
Owen Morgan
Jackson greenlaw
Club Z
1997
Todd Archart
Beyond the Edge Cafe
The Court of Seattle
Scott Smithson
Dida DeAngelis
1996
The Leather Journal
Ethyl Forever Car Club
Todd Nelson
Karen Stockman
Post Options
1995
Urban Press
1995
Urban Press
Thumper's Restaurant
Tony "Gumby"Glanden
Rona VanderMeer
Carla Deming
Harry Hoglin
Bryher
The Wildrose
1994
Steven Rodriguez
1994
Stene Rodriguez
Dominic (Nick) Bacetich
Anne (Spencer) Bergstedt