MWLKA 2026 Judges
Master TC - Head Judge
TC began his journey in 1987 and has never looked back. He was honored to receive his Master's Cover in December 2015. He is the head of House Cyclone, which he started in 2011. His house symbol is a fire scorpion holding a purple rose.
In 2013, he became Mr. Great Plains Olympus Leather. In 2016, TC and his slave at the time became new owners and producers of the Great Plains Olympus Leather Contest. Also at that time, TC was Vice President for NLA-International and a Mentor for the Dallas Mentors program. He enjoys teaching and has had the opportunity at Women in Leather Legacy, Beyond Vanilla, other area events, and various groups, including NLA-Dallas. He has served as a tallymaster and a judge for various contests. Currently, he is the MAL of NLA Dallas and holds the title of Lord of the Realm of the United Court of the Lone Star Empire. He enjoys visiting groups to talk and teach as well as sharing his passion for our community by connecting with new people.
Beauty
Beauty (she/her) is a neuro spicy Latina living in St. Louis who was honored to serve as Missouri Ms. Leather ‘23 and ’24. She has been involved with many fetish communities for nearly two decades, and is consistently adding to her resume of kink! Beauty is a diverse switch with her partner Kazuma of 8+ years, and enjoys countless play styles! When she isn’t wrangling bio pets at work, she enjoys uplifting her communities by creating safe events, providing hands-on skills training, hosting round table discussion panels, and leaving her mark via cold branding.
Beauty likes to make an example by living authentically, making education more accessible, and creating spaces for marginalized members. She aims to promote inclusivity and diversity within our kink communities.
If you're out and about, keep an ear out for her contagious laughter, and it will lead you to Beauty!
Cheshire ONYX
I'm Cheshire Onyx, a member of the Midwest chapter of Onyx. I'm a country/city boy. I was born in Chicago and grew up in Mississippi. I returned to Chicago in 2014 and my journey into the leather and kink world didn't begin until 2016, when I met Voudou Onyx, who helped influence me. Cooking is one of my past time hobbies. I'm a model of Slade Grey on his site, called Woofbound, which is a bear, chub, cub, and daddy bondage site. I became the last IL Bear Hunter in 2023, which was replaced by the IL Pet title. I've recently become the first Leather Bear of Color 2026, which is an extension of the Leatherman of Color, which was add by Mufasa Pride Production. I'm looking forward to being a candidate for North American Bear 2027.
Hunter
Hunter is a queer transmasc pet that has been active in the community for 4 years but kinky for much longer. They are the Inaugural Route 66 Pet for 2024 and has been to multiple events as an educator and demo bottom. His interests include primal play, cigars and edgeplay. He is also a little,a leatherboy and slave with a passion for education. Besides helping out friends or explaining his multiple headspaces he strives to continue fostering a safe space for fellow queer, trans and neurospicy individuals.
"All aboard Forte Airlines! Jett Forte (he/him, she/her) is a nonbinary, polyamorous bear from Mid-Missouri with a deep love for leather, kink, and community. Jett is a member of Rudis Leather Society, Midnight Howl KC, Titans of the Midwest, and The Exiles, and has served as the 2024 & 2025 Missouri Person of Leather and was the 2024 Midwest Person of Leather.
Jett’s primary kink interests include impact play, sensory play, bondage, gooning, wax play, electro, fisting, piercing and SO much more. Her primary hanky is light blue on the right. She is also active in the pet and critter community, identifying as a lion himself and handling several pups, including her puppy/boy Maximus. Jett shares her life with her husband Galt, her boyfriendGrey, and Maximus who are all part of her chosen family and support system within and beyond the leather community. Without them, there would be no “Jett Forte Experience”
Outside of kink, Jett is a gaymer, nerd, plant dad, lover of Eurovision, and collector of queer and vintage art. She is always down to meet someone new, talk about shared interests, or share resources. And never forget, you’re always welcome on Forte Airlines!"
Jett
Liza (International Master 2011 & 2021) came to power at Woodstock and has been kinky since. She is a colors holders of Portland Bad Girls, a member of SF Exiles and is a founding member of LTHR (Long Term Hierarchical Relationships). She has always been interested in teaching and training. Her pupils have been horses, dogs, dolphins, children and inmates. Liza has received numerous awards, including MAsT International’s 2012 Presenter of the Year, co-held with her slave, Jody. They currently live in Portland Oregon.
Liza
Princess Radiance (any pronouns) is a bratty Black kitten, Co-Founder and current Road Captain of ONYX Great Plains, and Mx. Leather Mxmmi Long Island 2023. Princess Radiance has been into leather + kitten play since 2021 and has previously served as a judge for Northeast Pet and Handler Contest, Mr. Connecticut Leather Contest, and R&J Leather’s Great Lakes Pup/Pet and Handler Contest. In 2023, they co-founded Felines of Color Collective (FoCC) as a space for other kinksters of color to show up unapologetically as their authentic erotic selves.
Princess Radiance
Our Mission
Midwest Leather Kink Alliance is a celebration that provides a safe environment for everyone to learn, educate, and promote inclusivity of all, regardless of gender, sexual preference, or relationship style.