Undeniably South Africa’s cheekiest and most audacious awards ceremony, the Feather Awards is a celebration of public figures – in the entertainment, sports and business fields – that the gay community finds inspiring, amusing, or just plain scandalous. Renowned for it’s take-no-prisoners, tell-it-like-it is approach, the Feather Awards has consistently delivered an evening of hilarity, heartfelt tributes, and unpolitically correct, yet well-placed truth-telling. In an exciting development this year, for the first time, the event will be screened on SABC1 – taking the event to the entire nation.
Feather Awards 2012 – Nominees
Drama Queen – These are personalities we read about every Sunday over breakfast, their lives revolve around a lot of dramatic behavior and situations.
Tshidi Tenyane
Bishop Keith Harrington
Tina Mkwaiwa
Sello Maake ka Ncube
Best Styled Female – These are the ladies who consistently kept up their style throughout the year.
Jeannie D
Minnie Dlamini
Melinda Bam
Lindiwe Sisulu
Best Styled Male – The men that have remained stylish throughout the year.
Melusi Yeni
Linda Makhanya
Sbu Leope
AKA
Musician of the Year – musicians we love to listen to on, and off stage.
Kabomo
Toya Delazy
The Muffinz
The Soil
Fag Hag – Need we say more?? They never leave their home without their favorite accessories – a gay friend.
Samkelo Ndlovu
Lucia Mthiyane
Lerato Kganyago
Bonang Matheba
Cutest Couple – These are couples people adore and look up to.
Momo & Tall Ass Mo
Khanyi Mbau & Tebogo Lerole
Sphectacula & Naves
DJ Fresh & Euphonik
Diva Extraordinaire – These women always carry themselves well, and have a strong & dignified presence.
Lindiwe Sisulu
Lindiwe Mazibuko
Khanyi Dhlomo
Michelle Botes
Socialite of the Year – Seen at every event! Whether it’s the opening of an envelope or an erection of a stop sign….
Linda Moeketsi & Shekeshe “Shakes” Mokgosi
Kgomotso Christopher
Lerato Kganyago
Miza Modibedi
Sports Personality of the Year – People who have inspired in the world of sports
Siboniso Gaxa
Katlego Mphela
Chad le Clos
Cameron van der Burgh
Hot Chick of the Year – these are women who ooze a lot of sex appeal.
Kgomotso Christopher
Gail Nkoane
Melinda Bam
Jay Anstey
Hunk of the Year – These men just ooze that X-factor! You look at them and you just want a strong hug.
Lunga Shabalala
Greg Hammond
Warrick “Warras” Scott
Tyrone Keogh
Role Model of the Year – They never put their foot wrong in the public eye, and can be relied on to contribute positively to society.
Thuli Madonsela
Khanyi Dlhomo
Caster Semenya
Chad le Clos
