One year ago, I took on the honor of being Ms Philadelphia Leather 2004, going on to compete at the International level and winning Ms World Leather 2004 in August of that same year. After much juggling of local, national and international events, it was time to surrender the blue and black sash to the next winner.

The contest weekend was packed full of excitement. We started off Friday with a Meet and Greet/Kinky Karnival that raised close to $1600 for the travel fund. Judging happened during the day on Saturday, then contestant rehearsal, followed by the evening contest and an afterparty at The Bike Stop. Sunday, the Philadelphians MC hosted the victory party in the Pit Stop.

Joining me in this photo are Pup and Tom Mead, Ms and Mr NJ Leather 2005 (judges) along with John Maxwell, Mr DCBO Cub 2003-04, Teddy, Intl Mr Deaf Leather 2004 (judge) and a past Mr Philadelphia Deaf Leather (sorry, name unknown!).