The Mr. Eagle NYC 2020 contest took place on October 5. Mike Jeavons won the Mr. Eagle 2020 title and Matt Hoban was the runner-up. A third contestant was obliged to withdraw from the competition for health reasons. Contestants entered in dress leather and submitted to questions from host and former Mr. Eagle NYC Brian Kent; appeared in jockstraps; and gave short speeches. Oscar was the DJ. The proceedings were relayed in sign language by Susan Weinberg.
Judges were Mr. Eagle NYC 2019 Thom Kam, “stepping aside,” not “stepping down,” that night; past International Ms. Leather Jackie Thompson; Bootblack Kyle Applegate; current Mr. DC Eagle Christopher Booth; and International Mr. Leather 1979 (the first) David Kloss. Past Mr. Eagle NYC Christophe André was the tally judge,
In his speech, Mike spoke about representing one’s “authentic self,” as an inspiration to others. Matt called for a moment of silence in memory of long-time contest coordinator Vern Stewart and spoke about education, his career and all of our responsibility.
In his “step aside” speech, Thom saluted Team Eagle, started by past Messrs. Eagle NYC Rick Weber and Peter Schwartz and raising funds to fight AIDS; all past Messrs. Eagle NYC, continuing their work; and Excelsior Motorcycle Club and other clubs. “My mission has been to bridge the gap between the generations,” Thom said, and cited the work of the Generations Project and SAGE.
all photos by Bruce-Michael Gelbert
Current Titleholders
Mr. Eagle NYC 2020 Mike Jeavons
contestants Mike Jeavons & Matt Hoban, with contest host Brian Kent
judges & Mr. Eagle NYC 2020 (left to right) David Kloss, Thom Kam, Jackie Thompson, Mike Jeavons, Kyle Applegate & Christopher Booth
Mike Jeavons & Witti Repartee
Eagle NYC co-owner Robert
past & present Messrs Eagle NYC
Thom Kam & Mike Jeavons, Messrs Eagle NYC 2019 & 2020
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