Due to the overwhelming early interest in the contest all spots have been filled and we are not accepting any more applicants at this time.You can email us at contest@leatherweekend.com if you would like to be put on a stand by list.
We are looking for Leathermen to compete to be Mr. MAL 2025. The Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather Contest is open to all gay Leathermen. Contestants must be:
Mr. MAL 2025 must be prepared to represent this esteemed title as a contestant in the International Mr. Leather (IML) Contest in Chicago, IL, Memorial Day Weekend 2025.
Contestants will be scored in the following categories:
• Interview & Pre-judging (Saturday) – maximum 35 points – Each Contestant will individually meet with the full panel of Judges and respond to whatever questions he is asked. This interview will take place in private (offstage) without any audience. You can select attire that you feel is appropriate, but we would suggest “Leather Casual.” Judges’ questions often cover knowledge of the leather community; its leaders and history; the Contestant’s community service, contributions, leadership; and personal questions about the Contestant.
• Attitude and Personality (Sunday) – maximum 25 points. Each Contestant will appear on stage in the leatherwear of their choice. This category is also called Bar wear (aka what you’d normally wear out on a regular bar night). The Contestant should select their leatherwear to reflect their personality.
• Jock Strap (Sunday) – maximum 20 points. Each Contestant will appear onstage in a jock strap of his choice. This segment is not an “exotic fashion show” or “body competition,” but a celebration of our leather lifestyle and will be judged as such. Your stage presence and confidence are very important. Judges are looking for how well you will represent the Centaur MC at IML and how well you present and carry yourself on stage.
• Formal Leather (Sunday) – maximum 20 points. Each Contestant will appear onstage in the formal leatherwear of their choice and will answer a question asked by the emcee. Remember that Judges will be assessing your attitude, presence, and confidence in all judged events.
Questions? Please Contact Us
2025???
2024 Ken Nelms
2023 Dan Bear
2022 Duke
2021 David Adam Spivey
2020 David Adam Spivey
2019 Emërson Anicëto
2018 Gerard Turner
2017 Martel Brown
2016 Todd Levitt
2015 David Gerard
2014 Joe Birdwell
2013 Bryce Caine
2012 Matthew Bronson
2011 Doug Pamplin
2010 Matt Bamford
2009 Kip Hollar
2008 Chris Grasso
2007 Gary Samuels
2006 Scott Harris
2005 Steve Ranger
2004 Tug Taylor
2003 Alvin York
2002 David Baldwin
2001 Michael Marino
2000 Tom Robinson
1999 Dean Ross
1998 Tony Mills
1997 Mike Seimer
1996 Mauro Montoya
1995 Joe Morris
1994 Richard Benoit
1993 Frank Nowicki
1992 Damien Sanzone
1991 Kerry Richard
1990 Spike Lewis
1989 Dan Noel
1988 Mitch Davis
1987 Michele Rousse
1986 Louis Bothwell
1985 Jeff Vrtis
Past Titleholders – Mid-Atlantic Bootblack
2005 boy robi
2004 Spanky
2003 Cristo
2002 Kari Lavecchia
2001 Paksen Burrell
2000 David Hawks
1999 Tracy Black
