2026 Winners
10 Years of the Silver Tusk Awards, held on January 28, 2026
- The Silver Tusk Awards has an open ballot submission 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. The theme for 2026 was theatrical and literary archetypes, with imagery and phrasing frequently related to heroes, conquests, and artful cliches.
- All performances aired during the award show were recorded burlesque acts by performers up for the category "Video Star 2026," who were voted upon via a larger pool of submissions for a final 6: Harlem Nyte (IL), Fannie Sinclair (CA), Renaissance Noir (PA), Deja Louve (BC), Winter Sinclair (CA), and Holli Hemlock (NYC). "Video Star 2025" winner Lady Sapphire Noir made special introductions for each video.
- Entertainer of the Year: Jessabelle Thunder. Culminative submissions from both rounds of voting provided the clear of the year, receiving the most votes for any and all categories. Jessabelle also won 2 categories in the same night.
- Non-competitive awards given: The Fem Appeal Mentor & Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Foxy Tann and Shimmy LaRoux. The Decennial Award was bestowed to Holly Ween, and the Lucky Charming Friend of the Tusks Award was provided to Joona Bae for her contributions to the Tusks.
Jessabelle Thunder, Entertainer of the Year
Winners
Entertainer of the Year
Entertainer of the Year
Entertainer of the Year
Winner: Jessabelle Thunder
- presented by Queerly Femmetastic
Best Place to Be
Entertainer of the Year
Entertainer of the Year
Winner: What The Funk
- also nominated: Imperial Burlesque Canada, Kootenay Burlesque Festival, Ohio Burlesque Festival, Show Me Burlesque and Vaudeville Festival, Land of the Sky Burlesque Festival, Book Lovers Burlesque Festival, PNW Burlesque Festival, New Orleans Teaser Festival, and New Mexico Burlesque Festival
- presented by Chola Magnolia
Charming Scoundrel
Entertainer of the Year
Winner: Tito Bonito
also nominated: Matt Adore, Boylesque TO, Pistol Holliday, Nicki NicolaI, Rhys Lightning, Jack Barrow, Maverick, Willy LaQueue, Jack N Thacox
- presented by Jessabelle Thunder
Comic Relief
Winner: Jeez Loueez and James and the Giant Pasty
- also nominated: Purris Stilton, Margot Manifesto, Quinn Dixie, Sucre à la Creme, Catty Wompass, Sgt. Die Wies, Tito Bonito, and Tout D'Lou
- presented by Margo Mayhem
Conquering Hero
Winner: Queerly Femmetastic and Samson Night
also nominated: Miss Poison Ivory, Jessabelle Thunder, Foxy Lexxi Brown, Po' Chop, Zyra Lee Vanity, Shimmy LaRoux, Joona Bae, and Mx Puck's A'Plenty
- presented by Professor M
Dragonslayer
Winner: Mx Pucks A'Plenty
- also nominated: Egypt Blaque Knyle, Chola Magnolia, Jacqueline Boxx, Miss Brawling Beauty, Sydni Deveraux, Perle Noire, Harlem Nyte, Texas TeaCake$, and Mia the MVP
- presented by Shimmy LaRoux
Gadgeteer Genius
Gadgeteer Genius
Gadgeteer Genius
Winner: Qween Quan
- also nominated: Holly Ween, Dusty Bucket, Heather and Lace, Deja Louve, Red Rum, Sugar Vixen, Mila Muerte, Valerie Veils, and Scarlet Starlet
- presented by Luna DeLyte
Globe Trotter
Gadgeteer Genius
Gadgeteer Genius
Winner: Jessabelle Thunder
- also nominated: Jake Dupree, La Reina, Nami Flare, Coco Rosé, Shimmy LaRoux, Vita DeVoid, P. Noire, Qween Quan, and Queerly Femmetastic
- presented by Harlem Nyte
The Investigator
Gadgeteer Genius
The Investigator
Winner: Matt Finish
- also nominated: Bella Sin, Boujie Bitch, Qween Quan, Enzo Benzo, Harlem Nyte, Queerly Femmetastic, Aquarius Moon, Jeez Loueez, and Rita D'LaVane
- presented by Beau Briefs
The Ingenue
Nude Scene-stealer
The Investigator
Winner: Nami Flare
- also nominated: Lady Fingers, Adoration, Sonia Rita, Pionono, Sneaky Boo, Lavish Jules, Xochii de la Noche, Lady Misdemeanor, and Standing Room Luke
- presented by Joona Bae
Monstrous Marvel
Nude Scene-stealer
Nude Scene-stealer
Winner: Red Rum
- also nominated: Vita DeVoid, Eros Sea, Cervena Fox, Nina Nightingale, Luxx Frankenstein, Lady Drew Blood, Eva La Feva, Willy LaQueue, and Luna DeLyte
- presented by Chica Cabra
Nude Scene-stealer
Nude Scene-stealer
Nude Scene-stealer
Winner: Faggedy Randy
- also nominated: Pat Smear, Chocolate Showboy, Gina Stirling, Sneaky Boo, Matthew Pope, Jake Dupree, Tre' de Marc, Goddess Briq House, and JMV
- presented by Lillian Bustle
P.A. MVP
Principal Dancer
Principal Dancer
Winner: Gwen Ruby
- also nominated: Nyk Rayzr, Serenity, Ember Fae, Violet Vulgaris, Sarah Tops, Miss Lola Amore, Mila Muerte, Miss Doe Chantarelle, and Ash Midnight
- presented by Tito Bonito
Principal Dancer
Principal Dancer
Principal Dancer
Winner: Jessabelle Thunder
- also nominated: Chola Magnolia, Cat Zaddy, the Glamonster, Kitten n' Lou, Enzo Benzo, Miss Nyxon, Charlie Quinn Starling, Del the Funky Homosexual, and Matt Finish
- presented by Mx. Pucks A'Plenty
Stunt Master
Principal Dancer
Winner: Ginger Snaps
- also nominated: Gale Force, Ickymuffin, Android Allure, Sugar Vixen, Nicole Burgio, Tatiana the Aerial Witch, Sneaky Boo, Texas Toasthands, and Kozmic Joy
- presented by Miss AuroraBoobRealis
Tormented Artiste
Winner: Charlie Quinn Starling and Willy LaQueue
- also nominated: Forca, IZOHNNY, Champagne Splitz, Bones Malone, Vena Kahlo, Obscura Fox, La Petite Mystiqu, and Deja Louve
- presented by Vivian Brass
Vamp Fatale
Wardrobe Wonder
Winner: La Reina
- also nominated: Audrey Love, Bella Fire, Koston Kreme, Aquarius Moon, Fox Lexxi Brown, La Dame Derriere, Judas Saint James, Cervena Fox, and Banbury Bross
- presented by Eartha Kitten
Wardrobe Wonder
Wardrobe Wonder
Winner: Bella Sin
- also nominated: Raven Rose, Lady Drew Blood, Foxy Lexxi Brown, Margot Manifesto, Valerie Veils, Nami Flare, Raquel Reed, Honey Bee Rose, and Mizzaddy
- presented by Frankie Eleanor
Wise One
Winner: Ginger Valentine
- also nominated: Bella Sin, Foxy Tann, Bella Blue, Mz Juno, Bee Bee Sanchez, Shimmy LaRoux, GiGi Holliday, Jezebel Express, and Ruby Mimosa
- presented by Foxy Belle Afriq
Video Star 2026
Winner: Deja Louve and Renaissance Noir
- also nominated: Harlem Nyte, Winter Sinclair, Holli Hemlock, and Fannie Sinclair
- presented by Lady Sapphire Noir and Viktor Devonne
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