International ms leather
International Ms Leather (IMsL) is an international conference and contest of Leatherwomen held annually since 1987.
IMsL is an independent contest in that there is no contract or formal connection with feeder contests. To compete, IMsL contestants must possess female ID or identify as female and be at least 21 years of age.
Starting in 1999, another contest, the International Ms Bootblack Competition, arose around the IMsL contest.
Contents
1. Mission
2. Contestant Requirements
3. Structure of Contest
4. IMsL contest winners
1. Mission
Each year, during the International Ms Leather weekend, a contestant is chosen to represent the women’s leather community both locally and internationally on behalf of the International Ms Leather Contest. She will be chosen for her expression, dedication and personality. She will act as a mentor, a role model and a spokesperson during her title year. The titleholder must be intelligent and articulate, capable of communication and outreach both to leather and non-leather communities worldwide.
2. Contestant Requirements
- The International Ms Leather Contest is open to persons regardless of [...] orientation, race, religious/spiritual beliefs or political affiliation.
- To be eligible to enter the International Ms Leather Contest competitors must be at least 21 years of age by the date of the contest
- The International Ms Leather Contest is a competition for a women’s title. Each contestant must self-identify as part of women’s leather community and must be willing to represent the title of International Ms Leather during her title year.
- Competitors may (but are not required to) hold a regional title. Competitors may not currently hold an international title.
- Competitors will be required to contribute a basket of items to the silent auction, which will benefit the IMsL and IMsBB travel funds as well as the other charities being supported this year. This basket of items should reflect their personality, their hometown, their sponsors and/or a theme of the competitor’s choosing.
- Competitors must agree to be photographed and be referred to by legal name or chosen alias (as specified on Contestant Application) in future publications as decided by IMsL, LLC (including publication in the media, in a video of the contest and in internet and print promotional/publicity materials for International Ms Leather.) All images are the property of IMsL, LLC. Each competitor shall be required to sign a photo release.
- The winner of the competition will be required to sign an agreement concerning the rules and requirements of their title year to be provided by IMsL, LLC. These rules and requirements are still being finalized and will be available to contestants via www.IMsL.org by the end of January.
3. Structure of Contest
Personal Interview (40 points) The judging panel will interview the contestants for a period of 10-20 minutes. Questions may include (but are not limited to) community contributions, personal history, leather history and current events.
Fantasy (20 points) To be performed at the International Ms Leather 2009 Contest. The fantasy performance must not exceed 4 minutes. The fantasy performance will be rehearsed and heavily coached by our Entertainment Producer to ensure the highest possible production value for the contest overall. Contestants will receive more specific instructions directly from the Entertainment Producer.
Speech (20 points) Contestants will present a two-minute prepared speech (on any topic of their choice) on stage during the International Ms Leather 2009 contest.
Hotwear and Pop Question (10 points) The contestants will be asked a Pop Question on stage during the International Ms Leather 2009 contest and will have the opportunity to show the audience and judges the outfit that makes them feel sexiest!
Heart and Soul (10 points) Throughout the weekend the judges will observe how the contestants present themselves and interact with the general public. Whether rehearsing or socializing, the judges will be looking for a contestant with strong communication skills,
4. Past Winners
International Ms Leather
1987 Judy Tallwing
1988 Shann Carr
1989 Susie Shepard
1990 Gabrielle Antalovich
1991 Kay Hallinger
1992 Blair
1993 Amy Marie Meek
1994 Anne Bergstadt/Cindy Bookout
1995 Pat Baillie
1996 Jill Carter
1997 Genelle Moore
1998 Megan Dejarlais
1999 Pam Meyer
2000 Jo Blas
2001 Joni Pierre
2002 Russ Cosgrove
2003 Tammie Nelson
2004 Lori Ellison
2005 Jesse Holman-Ahart
2006 Lady Faye
2007 Lauren Ide
2008 Hobbit
2009 Lamalani
International Ms Bootblack
1999 Leslie Anderson
2000 Michael Ann
2001 Charlie Flake
2002 Kari
2003 slaveboi eddie
2004 Izzy
2005 Suka
2006 Alex Bettencourt
2007 Ms V
2008 Q
2009 pony