2025 Northwest Master slave and Northwest Person of Leather Judges
Aaron
Aaron has been a fixture of the Sacramento leather community for 9+ years as a Bolt Bar bartender and Mr. Bolt Leather Sacramento 2024. He has studied anthropology, songwriting, and art, and is working on a pop/rock album. His interests include Magic: The Gathering, Hot Wheels, reading, music, art, fashion, and anything glow-in-the-dark. His kinks include sounding, electro play, gear, and nature sex. Aaron’s fundraising primarily supports One Community Health, Sacramento Food Bank, and TransLife.
Kippy
Kippy is a Denver local Autistic leather pup, the 2024 Rocky Mountain Person of Leather, and an international presenter. He is the co-owner of Pets PlayHouse. Kippy believes it is vital to offer kink education in avenues that feel comfortable and accessible to new people. Whether he is lending an ear or learning something new, he is always looking for ways to make the community more inclusive to all those with a leather heart.
Lotus
Lotus is a multifaceted Queer Switchy Leatherwoman who escapes to Disneyland to let out her Little side. She has served her BDSM and Leather communities for over 10 years, staffing at conferences and local dungeons, which fills her slave heart. She is a Co-Founder of Sacramento’s Black Kinksters, uplifting black voices. She is a proud Member of the House of the Naked Blade. Core values she holds dear are Traditions, Respect, Empowerment, and Integrity.
Marilyn
Marilyn is Northwest Master 2023, in the Leather community since 1986. She is a sadist and control freak, and has a special affection for slut masochists. She is Master to Rio, her collared slave. Marilyn has judged, tallied, and presented at many events. Her home club is the Exiles. She is on staff at Northwest Leather, and the Director of MAsT San Francisco. She has two adult gender-variant children, and is active at her synagogue.
Master Daddy Zulu
Master “Daddy” Zulu is a Leatherman active in kink since 1991. He founded Anvil Dungeon International, produced Love and Leather, and served as the first Southeast Regional Coordinator for the Leather Archives and Museum. A dance music historian, DJ, and activist, he has performed at Folsom Street Fair, Fetfest, and major global events. He co-founded The Leather Solidarity Collective, currently co-chairs UPRISE!, and has judged contests including Northeast and Southwest Master slave.
Princexx Cherub
Princexx Cherub (Washington State Mx. Leather 2024, Northwest Person of leather 2025) is an angel within the leather and kink community that’s dedicated to affirming and celebrating sexual liberation and freedom. Cherub works at the intersection of art, activism , and justice to create safe spaces for marginalized members of our community to express themselves , evolve , and expand beyond guilt and shame. Cherub is the co-founder of Pleasure Hole Seattle, a kink community for Black and brown kinky queer folx. You might see Cherub around Seattle DJ’ing a party , hosting an event , or leading a workshop on kink and unpacking shame - but no matter what, you’ll see Cherub modeling what it looks like to live a life grounded in love and community.
Sara Blaze
Sara is the founder of Encrypted Events and the driving force behind Westcoast Bound and Eastcoast Bound. For more than two decades, she has created spaces where people can learn, connect, and find genuine belonging. Known for thoughtful leadership and a deep commitment to community, Sara believes exceptional events are built on trust, inclusion, and connection. Her focus is creating environments where newcomers feel welcome, experienced attendees keep growing, and everyone has the opportunity to find their people.
2027 Northwest Bootblack Judges
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Levi
Levi stumbled into Leather community 25 years ago and immediately found “home.” He is deeply honored to belong to his Sir, Tomo, sharing 20 years of devoted service and surrender. Levi is Associate Producer of South Plains Leatherfest, serves with the D.U.C. Cadre, and has “flagged left” for IMsLBB, NCSF, PlayHouse, and SF QLHH. A longtime bootblack, Levi lives in the East Bay with his lover, Marcos. He is “the quiet one” and a smartass in all the right ways.
Monster
Monster is VA Cub 2026, a Founding Member of the VA Boys of Leather, and an active member of The KnightHawks of VA. They have been a bootblack for 10+ years with a special focus on making everyone feel special in the stand no matter their gear. Community, Caring, and Love.
