International Deaf Leather
Since 1991, IDL has crowned champions who represent our community with pride, dignity, and leather spirit. Each titleholder carries the responsibility of being a role model, ambassador, and leader. They travel to events, speak on behalf of our community, and inspire others to embrace their leather identity.
These are the men and women who have worn the title with honor. They are our champions, our representatives, and our family.
Every titleholder earned their place through competition. These contests are more than just events - they are celebrations of leather culture, personal growth, and community pride. Here is a look at where our champions were crowned:
1991 - Dallas, TX
"Country & Western"
IMrDL: Philip Rubin
1992 - Baltimore, MD
IMrDL: Bob Donaldson
1993 - Los Angeles, CA
"LA Airline"
IMrDL: Chris Mueller
1994 - New York, NY
"Stonewall"
IMrDL: Jose Granda
1995 - Montreal, Canada
"Bathhouse"
IMrDL: David Cowan
1996 - Chicago, IL
"Construction Workers"
IMrDL: Daniel Sonnenfeld
IMsDL: Cool Cat
1997 - Kansas City, KS
"The Leather of Oz"
IMrDL: Patrick Richardson
IMsDL: Cool Cat
1998 - Denver, CO
"Wild, Wild West"
IMrDL: Danny Carbonell
IMsDL: Susan Gonzales
1999 - New Orleans, LA
"Mardi Gras"
IMrDL: Bob Rourke
2000 - San Francisco, CA
"Gold Rush"
IMrDL: Buck Rogers
IMsDL: Black C
2001 - Seattle, WA
"NW Camping"
IMrDL: Alan 'SPO'
IMsDL: Black X
2002 - Washington, DC
IMrDL: William 'BAM' Coleman
2003 - Orlando, FL
"Discovery of Florida"
IMrDL: Juan Zazueta
IMsDL: Renata Millet
2004 - Dallas, TX
IMrDL: Paul O'Rourke
IMsDL: Stephanie Juge
2005 - Washington, DC
"We, the Bear and Leather People"
IMrDL: Michael Ratzlaff
IMsDL: Leather Cat
IDLboy: boy alex
2006 - San Diego, CA
"15th Anniversary"
IMrDL: Steve Kennedy
IMsDL: Leather Cat
IDLboy: boy b
2007 - Atlanta, GA
"Cave"
IMrDL: Jerry Garmany
IDLboy: boy b
2008 - Philadelphia, PA
"Love"
IMrDL: Sir "Y"
IDLboy: boy taz
2009 - Chicago, IL
"Let's Start a 2nd Great Chicago Fire"
IMrDL: Terry Morrell
IDLboy: boy taz
2010 - Las Vegas, NV
"Viva Leather Vegas"
IMrDL: Terry Morrell
IMsDL: Val Sherrill
2011 - Denver, CO
"IDL Family Continues to Grow"
IMrDL: Sir Justin
IMsDL: Val Sherrill
IDLboy: boy david
2012 - Baltimore, MD
"Leather>More...We Show You Our Charm"
IDLboy: boy richard
2013 - Montreal, Canada
"Deaf Leather Village"
No contest held - excellent shows!
Every titleholder carries a piece of IDL history with them. They represent not just themselves, but everyone in our community. They travel to events, speak on our behalf, and show the world what Deaf leather culture is all about.
Some titleholders have gone on to become leaders in the broader leather community. Others have focused on serving IDL directly, serving on committees, mentoring new members, and keeping our traditions alive. All of them have made a lasting impact on our organization and our community.
We are grateful to every person who has worn an IDL title. You have made us proud.
"A title is not about wearing a sash or a vest. It is about representing something bigger than yourself. It is about community, pride, and legacy."
Champions Today. Legends Forever.
International Deaf Leather - Honoring Our Champions, Celebrating Our Community