Dedicated to uplifting the names of LGBTIQ+ activists who are doing important work in communities across the country, the Feather Awards also pays homage to supportive media bodies, LGBTIQ+ student movements and selected role models who enrich and back the community.
Having to adapt to the new ‘norm’ the awards observed social distancing with an intimate evening filled with electrifying performances, emotional acceptance speeches and plenty of energy. Synonymous for its colourful live entertainment and witty commentary, the carefully scaled-down affair did not fail to deliver with an outstanding live performance from the super talented legendary songstress and Simon Nkoli Award recipient Gloria Bosman
Guests flew the LGBTIQ+ flag high and played out this year's theme ‘Turn Up the Love’ in all its glory.With the current ongoing global pandemic, we made a call that the show must go on, obviously respecting all government regulations. Now in our 12th year, the main reason for hosting these awards during this trying period was to continue celebrating the LGBTIQ+ community and turn up the love. Every year, we come together to celebrate our diversity and also inclusion for all and we felt we need it even more so in 2020,” said co-founder of the Feathers Thami Kotlolo.
Best Styled Individual - Thishiwe Ziqubu
Hunk of The Year - Gorata Nzimande
Hot Chick of The Year - Siphesihle Ndaba
Sports Personality of The Year - Siya Kolisi
Best Rainbow Parenting - Napo Masheane
Best LGBTIQ Student Movement - Rainbow UCT
Best LGBTIQ Initiative: Public Sector - Constitution Hill
Best LGBTIQ Initiative: Private Sector - Engage Men's Health
Diva Extraordinaire of The Year - Refilwe Modiselle
Media Award of The Year - Motswako
Social Media Personality of The Year - Coconut Kelz
Cutest Couple of The Year - Vaivi Swartz and Sape Maodi-Swartz
Role Model of The Year - Dr Dulcy Stapler Rakumakoe
Drama Queen of The Year - Somizi and Dinner Kwa Somizi
Socialite of The Year - Olwethu ‘Olwee’ Mlotshwa
Musician of The Year - Master KG
Fag Hag of The Year - Shumi Dantile and Siv Ngesi
African Feather of the Year - Frank Mugisha
Simon Nkoli Award - Gloria Bosman
