The Missouri Honors & Awards Ball
“THE AWAKENING”
(At least 50% Black in every category)
May 16, 2026 • St. Louis, MO
Commentators: Icon Greg Lanvin & Legendary Denim 007
House Tables: $150-200
Admission: $15-20
$1,000 OTA PERFORMANCE – “Blackout Performance” (Grand Prize)
You set the stage so bring a 50% Black look plus one statement (lights, fringe, fabric, illusion, dramatics).
Drags • VF • RWT • Women’s • FQ • Old/NewWay vs Legends vs Icons
8 trophies + 1 cash + $5 pot
$1,000 TAG TEAM SEX SIREN – “Obsidian Allure” (Mini Grand)
Teams of 2, at least 1 legend required. 50% Black in your look.. Become the
gods of love and lust.
2 trophies + 1 cash
$1,000 MALE FIGURE REALNESS – “The Black Code” (Mini Grand)
Schoolboy, thug, executive, or prettyboy | no legends. 50% Black required.
5 trophies + 1 cash
$1,000 OTA FACE – “Black Velvet Beauty” (Mini Grand, Co-sponsored by Seianna Garcon)
50% Black in your look, but let your face do the talking. Become the black phoenix.
FQ • BQ • Women’s • Big Girls • Big Guys • GNC • Transman/Butch • Legends/Icons
• 9 trophies + 1 cash
$500 OTA RUNWAY – “The Midnight Strut”
The runway is dipped in darkness. Minimum 50% Black. Celebrating the legacy of a walking wonder. Inspired by the late Legendary Karmin Revlon: include black, red, and complementary shades/sunglasses.
OTA American • Women’s • Drags • FQ • Europeans • Legends/Icons • GNC
7 trophies + 1 cash
$350 FEMALE FIGURE REALNESS – “Black Code”
Big, executive, pretty, bangy, drags—50% Black required.
5 trophies + 1 cash
🔥 REGULAR CATEGORIES
**All other categories have a $5 pot. Winner takes pot*
$100 TRANSMAN VS STUD REALNESS
Executive FTM • Everyday FTM • Stud/Butch. 50% Black required.
3 trophies + 1 cash
$100 LEGENDARY REALNESS
Male Figure, Female Figure. 50% Black required. Step into your lane and honor the legacy of Realness
2 trophies + 1 cash
OTA SEX SIREN – “Obsidian Allure”
Male Figure, Female Figure. 50% Black required. It’s time to entice, allure, and seduce.
2 trophies + 1 cash
$100 OTA BODY “Black Stallion”
Male Figure, Female Figure. 50% Black required. Show body confidence and positivity. Let your presence and poise shine.
2 trophies + 1 cash
$200 BIZARRE “Bizarre in Black”
Drawing inspiration from the mystery and brilliance found deep beneath the earth, this category calls for bold, imaginative, and bizarre concepts anchored in a minimum of 50% black. Whether centered on a dramatic headpiece or a striking statement look, think beyond the ordinary, otherworldly, rare & unforgettable.
OTA BEST DRESSED – “The Black Standard”
Male Figure, Female Figure, GNC | 50% Black required. Clean, intentional, elevated. Set the standard for elegance and prestige in black.
3 trophies + 1 cash
NEW PERFORMANCE & RUNWAY (2 Years or Less)
New Performance: 50% Black required. No white socks. Must showcase all elements Emerging talent.
1 trophy
New Runway: 50% Black required. Strut, shine, and show your the best runway ruler.
1 trophy
OTA Hand Performance in a Chair
Minimal props and maximum personality . 50% Black required.
1 trophy
OTA UP IN PUMPS
50% Black required. Walk, strut, and serve confidence in heels or pumps.
1 trophy
Event Venue
Hot Java Bar, 4193 Manchester,St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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