Feather Awards 2026: Dominic Zaca, Credo V Daniels, Grace Mondlana nominated

The full list Best Styled Individual: Banele Ndaba, Siya Bunny, Kagiso Mogola Hunk of the Year: Sdumo Mtshali, Vuyo Biyela, Teddy Geldart (DopeZuluboi) Musician of the Year: Thando Zide, Manana, Zee Nxumalo Social Media Personality of the Year: Primo Baloyi, Grace Mondlana, Coachella Randy Drama Queen of the Year: Credo V Daniels, Mel Viljoen, Limpopo Boy Hot Chick of the Year: Desiree Komi, Kitso Kgori, Dominic Zaca Diva Extraordinaire of the Year: Miss Gaga Sports Personality of the Year: Coach Desiree Ellis Cutest Couple of the Year: Fanney Tsimong and Nhlanhla Ndaba Honorary recipients Fag Hag of the Year: Thobeka Mbane Maria McCloy Award: Maria Mc’Cloy Simon Nkoli Award: To be announced Role Model of the Year: Felicia Mabuza-Suttle Global Feather of the Year: Hillary Shimi – Namibian Lesbian Festival Pride PopUp Best LGBTQIA+ Youth Initiative: Other Village People Best LGBTQIA+ Private Sector Initiative: ABSA Best LGBTQIA+ Public Sector Initiative: Prof.

Honorary recipients for 2026 include Felicia Mabuza-Suttle (Role Model of the Year), Thobeka Mbane (Fag Hag of the Year) and Hillary Shimi of the Namibian Lesbian Festival Pride PopUp (Global Feather of the Year).

The nominees were announced on Thursday, 1 October, at Constitution Hill in Braamfontein, where the Pride flag was hoisted by 18-year-old Chanel Diale, representing the next generation of queer activists and leaders.