Wisconsin Drag Awards
Celebrate Excellence: The Wisconsin Drag Awards Story
At the heart of Wisconsin’s vibrant drag and LGBTQ+ performance scene lies a night of glitz, glamour and recognition: the Wisconsin Drag Awards. Founded with the vision of honoring the top achievements and performers across the state, our event has become the premier celebration of drag culture in Wisconsin. 2026 theme is Black & White, so get your dazzling outfits ready!
Who We Are
The Wisconsin Drag Awards team is passionate, committed and proud to shine a spotlight on the incredible talent that thrives in our communities. Our selection process is crafted to be fair, transparent and focused on professional excellence and community impact. We believe that drag is more than performance—it’s culture, empowerment and connection.
It’s thanks to our dedicated volunteers, our supportive network and the entire drag community that this spectacular event happens each year—uniting drag artists, producers, fans and allies from across the state.
Our Mission
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Recognize the best: We aim to honor performers, shows, events, venues and more that have made outstanding contributions to drag in Wisconsin over the past year.
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Build community: Bringing together drag entertainers, organizers and their fans to celebrate in a safe, inclusive, joyful space.
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Elevate visibility: Drag is art. Drag is activism. Drag is community. We use our platform to shine a light on voices and styles that deserve recognition.
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Support our sponsors & partners: We’re deeply grateful to our sponsors whose generosity makes this event possible. Supporting their businesses means supporting the drag community.
Meet Our Leaders
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Bianca Lynn Breeze (Co-Owner) — A seasoned event planner with a heart for drag, Bianca created the Awards as an opportunity to highlight statewide talent and make one unforgettable night.
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Mercedes Benzova (Co-Owner) — With an infectious love for drag’s joy and glamour, Mercedes brings the vision of celebration to life by curating an inclusive and dazzling evening.
Why It Matters
Drag has always been at the intersection of performance, identity and community. The Wisconsin Drag Awards isn’t just a ceremony—it’s a statement: that drag artists matter. That their work entertains, uplifts and transforms. That their contributions to culture should be honored and seen.
By participating—whether as a nominee, audience member, sponsor or supporter—you’re part of something bigger: a movement to elevate drag culture in Wisconsin and beyond.
Get Involved
Ready to join the fun? Here’s how:
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Nominate your favorite performer, event or venue during our voting period.
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Attend the Awards night and celebrate with us in style.
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Sponsor or partner with us to grow drag’s impact in the community.
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Connect with us to volunteer and help make the magic happen behind the scenes.
Stay Connected
Keep up with us for announcements, voting, winners, event highlights and more. Because every year the night gets bigger, better and more inclusive—and we want you with us.
