Feather Awards 2023: Full list of nominees

Nominees for the 15th annual Feather Awards were announced on Friday at The Firs in Rosebank, Johannesburg.

The Modiselles – Bontle, Candice and Refilwe will be hosting the awards for the third time in a row.

The award ceremony will be held at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg on November 9.

The Feather Awards recognise individuals who have made significant contributions to the LGBTQIA+ community in entertainment and advocacy.

“This year we are here to celebrate the diversity, creativity, and resilience of all communities, during these challenging times,” Thami Kotlolo, co-founder of the Feather Awards said.

“Finding support for our initiatives continues to be a struggle, but we are forever inspired by the boldness and braveness of the queer community in continuing to push boundaries, claim spaces and create greater freedom for all.

“Thanks to them, we can continue our work in the community at large to educate and sensitise, culminating in this fabulous annual gathering of all things queer and beyond. Congratulations to all our wonderful nominees for the Feather Awards XV! We celebrate you.”

Here’s a full list of the nominees:

Best Styled Individual

• Musa Keys
• Ponahalo Mojapelo
• Yaya Mavundla

Hunk of the Year

• Thembinkosi Mthembu
• Mondli Makhoba
• Toss

Diva Extraordinaire of the Year

• Mrs Mops
• Sorisha Naidoo
• Swanky Jerry

Sports Personality of the Year

• Andile Dlamini
• Akani Simbine
• SA Netball

Role Model of the Year

• The Fruit Basket
• Tony Kruger
• Patsy P. Alley

Cutest Couple

• Mandisa Mfeka & Kenay
• Buhlebendalo Mda & Botshelo
• Xihla & Busi

Hot Chick of the Year

• Uncle Waffles
• Homba Mazaleni
• Mordecai

Media Award of the Year.

• The Lunch League
• Sowetan / S Mag
• Kasi 2 Kasi Queer Cinema

Fag Hag of the Year

• Nhlanhla Mafu
• Tamara Dey
• Musa Mthombeni

Designer of the Year (new category)

• Gert-Johan Coetzee
• Otiz Seflo
• Lulama Wolf

Musician

• Tyler ICU
• Bongezizwe Mabandla
• Lloyiso

Socialite (Seen at every opening of an envelope or an erection of a stop sign)

• Lethabo Lejoy Mathatho
• Tshiamo
• Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa

Drama Queen

• Joku
• Lebo M
• Ayanda Ncwane

Social Media Personality of the Year

• Sethu Nkosi
• Barbie Jackson
• Sabelo the Kreator

Best LGBTIQ+ Initiative: Private Sector

• Miss SA
• Woolworths
• Nike

Best LGBTIQ+ Initiative: Public Sector

• Do Better

Best LGBTIQ+ Youth Movement

• Sacred Heart School
• Phuti Lekoloane Foundation
• WAQE

Best Rainbow Parenting

• Zodwa Rannyadi
• Nandipha Jovuka
• Abraham Sebidi

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