ALP 2024 Judges, Emcees, & Den Daddy

Poptart is America’s favorite pastry (and comedy queen). They blend queer art, magic, and activism to hilarious effect. Their leather lifestyle has brought them around the country and world, working to promote queer accessible space for everyone. They host an award-winning show, Standing Room Only, in Atlanta, GA. Follow them on Instagram @poptartthequeen

Loves to help out with community and be there for others when needed and always a safe person to be with. Draco is loveable and one of the nicest people you can meet. Standing 6'-6", he loves latex, pup play, and is a dragon furry.

James IML 2018 had a quick start to his prestigious Platform making a name for himself, flipping across the stage during the International Mr. Leather competition in 2018. He is honored and privileged to have been the first Mr. Kentucky Leather to ever bring home the title and 4th POC to ever win IML. James holds the titles of Mr. Kentucky Leather 2017, Mr. Crossings Lexington Leather 2017. He also was awarded the Imperial Court of Kentucky Stanley's Leather Award and has received the Southeast Pantheon Award. Living life to the fullest, and learning along the way, is James’s aspiration in life. He tries his best to follow three rules: Have Fun, Respect, and Never Give Up. Sharing his life lessons and whimsical attitude. James works hard to give back to his community in and out of leather. He’s a coach and choreographer for youth. James’s Chosen and Bio family is his support system, and most precious treasure. James seeks to create an experience in the community that doesn't exclude but includes everyone that has passion for the community and lessons to learn, thus creating journeys that will grow the community as a whole.

GoddessMW (She/Her) is a Master, statuesque in presence, has a wicked sense of humor and is a Sensual Sadist. She is a second-generation Domme who grew up in a Female led, D/s household with Leo parents. Her family motto is ‘hunt or be hunted.’ Goddess entered the Atlanta scene via Black FemDoms-Atlanta (BFD) and Black Atlanta Munch (B.A.M.) in 2011. As a lifestyle choice supporter, educator and registered nurse, Goddess specializes in medical play with an emphasis on N.A.S. (negotiation, assessment and safety). She has presented locally and nationally. Goddess is a Distinguished Toastmaster and believes effective communication is the foundation of productivity. Goddess is a Leather Woman who pledged Women in Leather-Atlanta (WiLA) in 2016, served as Pledge Master in 2017 and Sergeant-at-arms from 2018 to present. WiLA are curators and griots for the Carter/Johnson Leather Library- Atlanta Annex. She describes her Leather Family as the ultimate toolbox. Each woman has a unique skill/trait that is used to repair and create. Goddess is a co - producer/host of Georgia Femme Dommes (GFD), 2012- 2017 & 2023 to present. GFD advocates the expression of Female energy and education within a safe environment. She is also the creator of Natural Dommes, homemade products featuring the use of essential oils in items used for skin care, treatment, pampering, sensation play and aftercare.

Sir Buddha is a native New York Leather-Bear & Kinkster who resides in the great city of Atlanta, GA. He is the Leader of The Lotus Leather Tribe and Event Creator of Plump ATL for Bears of Color & Admirers, the only monthly bar night in Atlanta, GA that provides space for Black & Brown Bears established in 2021. This self proclaimed Mummification connoisseur is the current Vice President of Onyx Southeast and has experience educating others in the lifestyle of Leather, volunteering with several organizations and advocating against adult bullying and promoting inclusion in Leather, Bear, Kink and POC LGBTQIA+ spaces. He is your former Mr. New York Unlimited Bear 2019, Mr. Unlimited Bear USA 2019 and Mr. World Bear 2022.

Michael is a mentor and educator with a particular fondness for hypnosis and mind control. Michael’s history in the leather community goes back to the early 1990s when he served in the Air Force during Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. His Old Guard training grounded and gave him the strength to challenge the harmful policy in Washington D.C.. With nearly 29 years in recovery from cocaine use, Michael works as a medic, harm reductionist, and addiction counselor. His greatest accomplishment is his leather family, House Integritas, who are his raison d'etre.

Sister Itza Cameltoe is an emeritus member of the Orlando Sisters of Perpetual indulgence. In the years that Itza was active in the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, she was the President of the Order for 3 years. During that time she was invited to judge the first Mr. Gay Days Leather. After many years of being on the panel of judges, Itza hug up her habit and is now one of the producers of leather events at Gay Days. In her secular life, Itza is married and a proud dog dad. For work, Itza leads the front of house operations for a performing arts center. Additionally, Itza sits on the board of Crew Health, an LGBTQIA+ health clinic that is one of the largest providers of transgender medicine in Florida Itza is proud to be invited to join such a distinguished panel of judges!

Matty has been a regular fixture at the Atlanta Eagle and within the community as a hair stylist. His involvement within the queer, leather, trans, drag and multiple other communities has garnered him trust and respect across the vibrancy of our multi-faceted culture.