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The Silver Tusk Awards 2023: World Domination, held on January 25, 2023

 

  •  In this iteration, the Silver Tusk Awards opened the ballot to all entertainers across the world, regardless of location, longevity of career, or connection White Elephant Burlesque (the production company of the Silver Tusk Awards).  The award show broadcast on Zoom.


  • An additional segment of awards, known as the Creative Arts categories were announced a month before the award show, upon instant-win ballot count from the first session of voting.  All winners were immediately announced rather than amongst nominees.


  • All performances aired during the award show were recorded burlesque acts by performers hand-requested by Viktor Devonne: Mx. Pucks A'Plenty (Seattle), Midnight Mayhem (NYC), Miss Brawling Beauty (Las Vegas), Lola la Minx (Los Angeles), Izohnny (Portland, OR), Willy LaQueue (Chicago), Jacqueline Boxx (Baltimore), and Flowerbomb of Seoul.


  • Entertainer of the Year: Lou Lou la Duchesse, the first Indigenous-Canadian Entertainer of the Year from Canada, wherein the culminative submissions from both rounds of voting provided 2 clear stars of the year, receiving the most votes for any and all categories. 


  • Non-competitive awards given: The Mentor Award was given to both Bella Sin and to Perle Noire.  Visionary awards were bestowed to Faggedy Randy, Mr. Valdez, Mercury Stardust, Jezebel Express, and IZOHNNY.

Lou Lou La Duchesse, Entertainer of the Year

Winners

ASS ALMIGHTY: Cheeks A'Plenty

BROAD OF EDUCATION: Fount of Knowledge and Instruction

BROAD OF EDUCATION: Fount of Knowledge and Instruction

Winner: Briq House, Seattle WA

  • also nominated: Chola Magnolia, Esmerelda May, Faggedy Randy, James and the Giant Pasty, Matt Finish, P. NoNoire, Samson Night, Stella Nova, and Tito Bonito
  • presented by Jack Rabbit Slims

BROAD OF EDUCATION: Fount of Knowledge and Instruction

BROAD OF EDUCATION: Fount of Knowledge and Instruction

BROAD OF EDUCATION: Fount of Knowledge and Instruction

Winner: Perle Noire, NYC

  • also nominated: Bella Sin, Desire d"amour, Dr. Lucky, Jacqueline Boxx, Jezebel Express, Jo Boobs, Lili VonSchtupp, Mx. Pucks A'Plenty, and Tigger!
  • presented by Miss AuroraBoobRealis

CIRQUE DU SO GREAT: Favorite in the Big Top Arts

BROAD OF EDUCATION: Fount of Knowledge and Instruction

CIRQUE DU SO GREAT: Favorite in the Big Top Arts

Winner: Miss Brawling Beauty, Las Vegas NV

  • also nominated: Alaska the Lostboy, Albert Cadabra, the Amazing Brettzo, Cryptid Kid, Gin Minsky, Jadynn Starr, Joshua Dean, Lou Safire, and Topher Bousquet
  • presented by Mr. Valdez

DANCE CAPTAIN: Best on the Floor

DAVID LYNCH AWARD: Purveyor of Madness

CIRQUE DU SO GREAT: Favorite in the Big Top Arts

Winner: UmA ShAdow, Japan

  • also nominated: Chola Magnolia, Egypt Blaque Knyle, GiGi Holliday, Jo'Rie Tigerlily, Lou Lou la Duchesse, Lux la Croix, Margo Mayhem, Nox Falls, and P. NoNoire
  • presented by Miss Brawling Beauty and Dee Milo

DAVID LYNCH AWARD: Purveyor of Madness

DAVID LYNCH AWARD: Purveyor of Madness

DAVID LYNCH AWARD: Purveyor of Madness

Winner: Sweaty Eddie, NYC

  • also nominated: Caza Blanca, Francine the Lucid Dream, Ginger Snaps, Holly Ween, IZOHNNY, Liberty Foxx, Moscato Sky, Red Rum, and Willy LaQueue
  • presented by Noctua

DRAG EXCELLENCE: The Total Package

DAVID LYNCH AWARD: Purveyor of Madness

DAVID LYNCH AWARD: Purveyor of Madness

Winners: Isaiah Esquire, Portland OR  AND Nyx Nocturne, NYC

  • also nominated: Alistair Graves, Chris Oh, Joe Black, Newfound Lad, Rify Royalty, Sweaty Eddie, Willy LaQueue, and Uncle Freak
  • presented by Coco Rose

FASHION STATEMENT: The Look, The Style, The Legend

FASHION STATEMENT: The Look, The Style, The Legend

FASHION STATEMENT: The Look, The Style, The Legend

Winner: Medianoche, NYC

  • also nominated: Antonio Amor, Foxy Lexxi, Frankie Fictitious, Midnight Mayhem, P. NoNoire, Shimmy LaRoux, Tito Bonito, Velvet Jones, and Zyra Lee Vanity
  • presented by Rain Supreme

FAVORITE CONTENT CREATOR

FASHION STATEMENT: The Look, The Style, The Legend

FASHION STATEMENT: The Look, The Style, The Legend

Winner: Matt Finish, Tucson AZ

  • presented by Bea Trouble

FAVORITE COSTUME DESIGNER

FASHION STATEMENT: The Look, The Style, The Legend

FAVORITE COSTUME DESIGNER

Winner: Go-Go Amy, Los Angeles CA

  • presented by Miss Spent Youth

FAVORITE FAN

FAVORITE FESTIVAL

FAVORITE COSTUME DESIGNER

Winner: Frontrow Paul, Indianapolis IN

  • presented by Bella Sin

FAVORITE FESTIVAL

FAVORITE FESTIVAL

FAVORITE FESTIVAL

Winner: What the Funk Festival, Seattle WA

  • presented by GiGi Holliday

FAVORITE HOST

FAVORITE FESTIVAL

FAVORITE FESTIVAL

Winner: Professor M, Connecticut

  • presented by Abby Fantastic

FAVORITE KITTEN

FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER

FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER

Winner: Maggie McMuffin, NYC

  • presented by Raina Sinclair

FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER

FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER

FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER

Winner: Bettina May, Las Vegas NV

  • presented by jezebel Express

FAVORITE PRODUCER

FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER

FAVORITE TROUBLEMAKER: Making Waves, Taking Names

Winner: Stella Nova, NYC

  • presented by Foxy Belle Afriq

FAVORITE TROUBLEMAKER: Making Waves, Taking Names

FAVORITE TROUBLEMAKER: Making Waves, Taking Names

FAVORITE TROUBLEMAKER: Making Waves, Taking Names

Winner: Jeez Loueez, New Orleans

  • also nominated: Allurr'em Velvitt, Bella Sin, Cleopantha, Coco Rose, Jacqueline Boxx, Jezebel Express, Matt Finish, Mx. Pucks A'Plenty, and Romeo Uncaged
  • presented by Anja Keister

HEAVENLY BODY: Drop the Skin Care Routine

FAVORITE TROUBLEMAKER: Making Waves, Taking Names

HEAVENLY BODY: Drop the Skin Care Routine

Winner: Frankie Fictitious, San Francisco

  • also nominated: Chola Magnolia, Chris Harder, Dahlia Kash, Faggedy Randy, Jake Dupree, Jezebel Express, Luminous Pariah, Matt Finish, and Zyra Lee Vanity
  • presented by Rex Halligan

HILARIOUS HUSSY: Best in Comedy

FAVORITE TROUBLEMAKER: Making Waves, Taking Names

HEAVENLY BODY: Drop the Skin Care Routine

Winner: Faggedy Randy, Chicago

  • also nominated: Cleopantha, Fem Appeal, Foxy Tann, Hank E. Panky, Harpy L'Amour, James and the Giant Pasty, Mr. Gorgeous, RedBone, and Trigger Happy
  • presented by Rocco Chanel

MONSTER SMASH: Sexy Scary... A Ghoul For All Seasons

MONSTER SMASH: Sexy Scary... A Ghoul For All Seasons

MONSTER SMASH: Sexy Scary... A Ghoul For All Seasons

Winner: Red Rum, Chicago

  • also nominated: Caza Blanca, Desiree deSade, Ellie Quinn, Fem Appeal, Holly Ween, Red Velvet, Throb Zombie, Vita DeVoid, and Xena Zeit-Geist
  • presented by Maggie McMuffin

PARTNERS IN SUBLIME: Favorite Duo

MONSTER SMASH: Sexy Scary... A Ghoul For All Seasons

MONSTER SMASH: Sexy Scary... A Ghoul For All Seasons

Winner: Midnight Mayhem, NYC

  • also nominated: 2 to Fly, Atomic Cherry Bombs, Fatbottom Cabaret, Gold 'n Fag, Guncles of Burlesque, IZOHNNY, Kitten n' Lou, Mod Carousel, and Naughty Harlot
  • presented by Faggedy Randy

PIN UP PERFECTION: Best in 8x10

MONSTER SMASH: Sexy Scary... A Ghoul For All Seasons

SHININGEST STAR: Success in Glitter, Rhinestones, Bling

Winner: Lou Lou la Duchesse, Montreal

  • also nominated: Ashleeta, Faggedy Randy, Foxy Lexxi, Harlem Nyte, Matt Finish, Moscato Sky, Rocco Chanel, Shimmy LaRoux, and Siomai Moore
  • presented by Egypt Blaque Knyle

SHININGEST STAR: Success in Glitter, Rhinestones, Bling

SHININGEST STAR: Success in Glitter, Rhinestones, Bling

SHININGEST STAR: Success in Glitter, Rhinestones, Bling

Winner: Medianoche, NYC

  • also nominated: Bella Sin, Chris Oh, Delta Rae Dixon, Egypt Blaque Knyle, Flowerbomb, Foxy Lexxi, Michelle L'amour, Raquel Reed, and Rita D'LaVane
  • presented by GoGo Gadget

SMARTY PANTS OFF: Creative and Clever

SHININGEST STAR: Success in Glitter, Rhinestones, Bling

(UP IN) SMOKE SHOW: Hott... and Probably Baked

Winners: Broody Valentino, NYC AND Lou Lou la Duchesse, Montreal

  • also nominated: IZOHNNY, Jacqueline Boxx, Jessabelle Thunder, Lola LaMinx, Moscato Sky, RedBone, Rita D'LaVane, and Willy LaQueue
  • presented by Margo Mayhem

(UP IN) SMOKE SHOW: Hott... and Probably Baked

SHININGEST STAR: Success in Glitter, Rhinestones, Bling

(UP IN) SMOKE SHOW: Hott... and Probably Baked

Winner: GiGi Holliday, NYC AND Nox Falls, Seattle

  • also nominated: Alluerr'em Velvitt, Coco Rose, Cora Vette, Dahlia Kash, Doll Body, Jack Barrow, Miss Poison Ivory, and Remi Martini
  • presented by Regina Stargazer

VOX OPTIMUS: Best Vocalist

WELCOME TO THE STAGE: Favorite Newcomer

WELCOME TO THE STAGE: Favorite Newcomer

Winner: Lillian Bustle, Jersey City NJ

  • also nominated: Coco Lamarr, Cora Vette, Kiki la Chanteuse, Lydia Vengeance, Mama Disco, Professor M, Storm Marrero, The Sweet Siren, and Tas Al-Ghul
  • presented by Teasy Roosevelt

WELCOME TO THE STAGE: Favorite Newcomer

WELCOME TO THE STAGE: Favorite Newcomer

WELCOME TO THE STAGE: Favorite Newcomer

Winner: Queerly Femmetastic, NYC

  • also nominated: Antonio Amor, Emerald Sigh, Kinsey Three, Lola Loveletter, Mercy Masala, Miss Cherry Jackson, Mizzaddy, Queerly Femmetastic, Susie Dahl, and Yzma Mind
  • presented by Esmerelda May

Special Recognitions

WELCOME TO THE STAGE: Favorite Newcomer

Special Recognitions

 Visionary Awards

  • Faggedy Randy, Chicago for Best Film (Masturbators of the Universe)
  • IZOHNNY, Portland OR for Inspirational Intimacy
  • Jezebel Express, NYC for Outspoken Excellence
  • Mercury Stardust, Wisconsin for Lifetime Achievement in Burlesque and to the Future as Trans Handy Ma'am
  • Mr. Valdez, Colorado Springs, for Being All Hands on Deck, as frequent WEBurlesque collaborator 


The Mentor Award

  • Bella Sin, Cleveland
  • Perle Noire, NYC


Entertainer of the Year

  • Lou Lou la Duchesse de Riere , Montreal

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