Feather Awards 2015 Nominees Announced

Hard to believe it has been 7 years since the launch of the Feathers! Well, 7 years on and the industry's most irreverent awards are still going strong. The nominees for this year's ceremony were announced in Parktown, Johannesburg this Wednesday. 

The 7^th Annual Chevrolet Feather Awards were launched with some few changes. This year the awards are themed ‘Rainbow Africa’ and will see the inaugural African Feather of the Year Award being presented to an African LGBTI activist.

The African Feather Of The Year Award, an award sponsored by partners The Other Foundation, will be awarded to Africans who continue to inspire and uplift the LGBTI community. 

Another notable change this year is the direction of the Role Model of the Year Award. That award will now go to an LGBTI person or organisation whose work empowers and uplifts the LGBTI community. 

“Celebrating our success is always a nice thing but the work that goes into LGBTI programs is far from over. In years to come we will realize the dream of living in a rainbow Africa, free from the killings, the rapes and we will be free to love whomever we love. Through this platform we wish to not only to celebrate our nominees and winners but to continue igniting dialogues around issues of sexuality and the LGBTI. Until then, cheers to the 201 nominees and winners.” says the awards' founder Thami Kotlolo.

The categories and finalists for the Feather Awards 2015 are: 

Best Styled Female – This category is for ladies that consistently kept to their style throughout the year.

Luthando Shosha 

Nomzamo Mbatha  

Jessica Nkosi  

Best Styled Male – The men that have remained stylish throughout the year. 

Kay Sibiya

Vuyo Dabula

Minister Malusi Gigaba

Hunk of the Year – These men just ooze the X-factor, you look at them and just want a strong hug. 

Vuyo Dabula  

Ricky Rick  

Thapelo Mokoena 

Diva Extraordinaire of the Year – These women are who always carry themselves well - they have a strong presence. 

Ouma Tema  

Thato Pule  

Bonnie Mbuli  

Sports Personality of the Year – People that have inspired in the world of sports 

Mpho Maboi 

Portia Modise 

Vaylen Kirtley 

Role model of the Year – They never put their foot wrong in the public eye, they continue to contribute positively to society.

Dr Ntlotleng Mabena  

Steve Letsike 

OUT LGBT Wellbeing  

Cutest Couple – these are couples that people adore and look up to. 

Black Motion 

Toya Delazy and Allison 

Castor Semenya and Violet Raseboya  

Hot Chick of the Year – these are women who ooze a lot of sex appeal. 

Bonnie Mbuli   

Jessica Nkosi  

Pearl Modiadie  

Media Award of the Year. 

Ses’Top La 

Hola Africa 

Mamba online 

Fag hag of the Year – Need we say more, they never leave their home without their favorite accessories, a gay friend. 

Refilwe Modiselle  

Akhumzi Jezile 

Atandwa Kani  

Musician of the Year – musician we love to listen to, on and off stage. 

AKA   

KO  

Ricky Rick   

Socialite of the Year – Seen at every opening of an envelope or erection of a Stop sign. 

Nomuzi Maben a  

Maps Maponyane  

Vintage Crew 

Drama Queen of the Year – These are personalities we read about every Sunday over breakfast, their lives revolve around dramatic behaviors and situations. 

Tina and Tina  

DJ Sbu  

Eskom 

Bonang Matheba  

The Chevrolet Feather Awards ceremony will be held in Johannesburg on November 12^th