2024 Judges
_kiterra_
Judge 2023, 2024
slave kit is a queer, bisexual, polyamorous, Leatherwoman that enjoys being a conundrum. slave of Master Bear and Dominant of her boi, Demi…She entered the Southeast Leather scene in 1985, relocated to the SF Bay area in March, of 2011, and currently living, in the Southeast region. She enjoys focusing on education that not only discusses a myriad of relationship/s topics, but also provides ways of navigating the walk along the cliff’s edge.
_-Demon-_
Judge 2024
Active member of all things kinkery, Demon is a multitude of layers between slave, masochist, service top, protector, exhibitionist, a sprinkling of little and a specialty in hijinks. Demon has been involved in lifestyle for 27 years teaching multiple classes on her own such as P/E What Happens When 1/2 Dies?, The Beauty of Power Exchange, and Open Mind/Awesome Kink as well as assisting classes with Master Vortican of Preemptive Service, Orgasm Control, and High Protocol. Frequently seen between South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee at various events, she's always seen with an open mind and a smile.
Curious Buttons
Judge 2023, 2024, 2025
Buttons started out in the lifestyle over 25 years ago as a slave. She has grown into a Switch that loves to be tickled and to tickle others. Buttons loves to teach and has several classes she has taught within the community. She volunteers her time to help those in and out of the community.
Her name on FetLife, CuriousButtons is due to the fact that she is extremely curious. Buttons is interested in trying most things three times. That is the only way to truly know whether you like something or not.
Sir Guy
Judge 2024
Sir Guy (he/him) is a Dominant Leatherman and covered Master who has been active in the lifestyle for almost two decades. He is Head of the House of the Black Panther, a Leather household based upon the principles of Honor, heritage, history and humility and Founder of The Dark Lair: BDSM Support and Education for People of Color. He won the International Power Exchange 2013 title and served as Head Judge of the Western Canada Power Exchange contest and a judge for the Southwest Master/slave contest. He is an Emeritus Board Member of The Eulenspiegel Society (TES), a member of the Education Committee for the Master slave Conference (MsC), and POC Historian for the Atlantic Leather Family Alliance (ALFA). He is also an associate member of the Dyke Uniform Corps and ONYX Southeast.
As a lifestyle educator, he has presented for over 90 organizations in the US and Canada and online internationally. He has delivered several keynote addresses and given key addresses at the Master slave Conference (MsC), Beyond Leather, Southeast LeatherFest (SELF), “Uprise! For LSC, Latinos in Leather, the Service Oriented Conference (SOC) and others and has presented at Columbia and Hofstra Universities and was a Historian for Leather History Preservation Weekend 2019. Sir Guy was awarded the 2014 Beyond Leather Community Achievement Award, the 2015 ONYX NY/Northeast “Associate of the Year” award, 1he 2021 MAsT International Presenter of the Year award, the inaugural Leather Solidarity Collective Sir Leon Strange Memorial award which he shares with Mama Vi Johnson, and the 2023 Master Jack McGeorge Excellence in Education Award, among others. He is a contributing author to the anthology Our Lives, Our History: Consensual Master/slave Relationships from Ancient Times to the 21st Century and Raven Kaldera’s Mastering the Art of Mastery. Interviews with Sir Guy also appear in Dr. Gloria Brame’s, A Different Loving Too as well as the New York Times and other periodicals.
A uniform enthusiast, former NYC police officer and NY State certified Emergency Medical Technician, Sir Guy participated in rescue efforts at Ground Zero on 9/11 in NYC and at Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana and was a docent at the 9/11 Tribute Museum.
CaptainCronos
Judge 2023,2024, 2025
Captain Joe, aka Captain Cronos, began his journey into kink with ropes and chains during his time in the U.S. Navy, spanning the 1970s through the 1990s. After his service, he explored the scene at the legendary Red Rooster in Las Vegas before relocating to Florida in 2001—first to Clearwater, then Ft. Lauderdale, and now calling Jacksonville home.
Captain Joe’s interests include hucow farming, rope and chain bondage, impact play, electric play, medical play, and submissive training. He also embraces sacred sexuality and sacred kink, blending deeper spiritual elements with erotic expression. Over the years, he's played in dungeons across Florida and now prefers more intimate, private circles.
A longtime educator and performer, Captain Joe has given demos and talks at Utopia, Body Magick, and numerous private events, sharing his experience and passion for a wide range of kink practices.
Master Varii
Judge 2024, 2025
Master Varii is an Indigenous, poly, covered Leather Woman, and Head of House of Valor.
Within the Kink Community, Master Varii has worn, and continues to wear, many hats. She regularly teaches for MAsT groups, at dungeons, online, and at regional and national conventions. She is the Director of MAs
slave neill
Judge 2024,2025
slave neill is a strong, intelligent, highly capable pansexual man who has chosen to devote himself wholeheartedly to his Master. They live a 24/7 total authority transfer relationship and are excited about continuing to grow and explore new facets of that dynamic. slave neill has been in the BDSM and leather community for 12+ years. He teaches with his Master for MAsT groups, at dungeons and events regionally and nationally, is a judge for leather contests, has served on boards such as DoC, and led the submissive side of Charlotte Peer Group and MAsT:Thomson. Those who know him well know still waters run deep. He is passionate about the safety and wellbeing of those who have the courage to submit, and he understands the challenges of neurodivergence firsthand. He and his Master currently live on a farm in Georgia where he loves to tend the animals, garden, cook, and entertain guests.
_MasterBear_
Emcee for the evening
Master Bear began his Leather journey over twenty-five years ago in San Francisco, where he immersed himself in the rich history and traditions of the community. In 2020, he relocated to South Georgia during the pandemic, bringing his experience and passion for Leather with him.
He is a founding member of R.A.I.S.E., Co-Host and Founder of the Valdosta Munch, and the Founding President of the South Georgia Leather & Kink Collective (SGLKC). Through these roles, Master Bear works to build bridges, foster local connections, and create inclusive spaces for kink and Leather folk in the South Georgia region.
Deeply committed to education, Master Bear teaches on a variety of topics including BDSM, polyamory, power exchange dynamics, and play techniques, empowering others to explore safely, authentically, and with confidence.