2023 Winners

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winner: What the Funk Festival, Seattle WA

presented by GiGi Holliday

FAVORITE HOST

FAVORITE FESTIVAL

Winner: Professor M, Connecticut

presented by Abby Fantastic

FAVORITE KITTEN

FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER

Winner: Maggie McMuffin, NYC

presented by Raina Sinclair

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

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

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

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

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

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

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