The Feather Awards 2023 took place on Thursday night, 09 November. The award event was hosted by Refilwe and Bontle Modiselle alongside Andiswa P. Gebashe. Celebrities and socialite made the event colorful with their various glamorous attires.

The Feather Awards XV celebrated the importance of unity, acceptance, and breaking down barriers in society. The evening was filled with quirky antidotes, heartwarming moments, entertainment, and unforgettable performances that captivated the audience and reinforced the message of embracing diversity.The winners of the Feather Awards 2023 were selected by a panel of esteemed judges who assessed the nominees in various categories. This year’s recipients demonstrated their unwavering commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity, and they serve as shining examples to inspire change and acceptance within South Africa and beyond.Here are the winners of 2023 Feather Awards:
Best Styled Individual (JOINT AWARD)

· PonaHalo and Yaya Mavundla

Hunk of the Year

· Thembinkosi Mthembu

Diva Extraordinaire of the Year

· Mrs Mops

Sports Personality of the Year

Feather Awards 2023

Role model of the Year

· Tony Kruger

Cutest Couple

· Buhlebendalo & Botshelo

Homba Mazaleni

Media Award of the Year (JOINT AWARD)

· The Lunch League and Sowetan / S Mag

Fag Hag of the Year

· Tamara Dey

Designer of the Year

· Otiz Seflo

Musician of the Year

· Bongezizwe Mabandla

Socialite (Seen at every opening of an envelope or an erection of a stop sign)

· Tshiamo

Drama Queen

· Lebo M

Social Media Personality of the Year

· Sabelo The Creator

Best LGBTIQ+ Initiative: Private Sector

· Nike

Best LGBTIQ+ Initiative: Public Sector

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Best LGBTIQ+ Youth Movement

· Phuti Lekoloane Foundation

Best Rainbow Parenting (JOINT AWARD)

· Zodwa Rannyadi and Nandipha Jovuka and Abraham SebidiAfrican Feather of the Year
· Samuell Matsikure

African Feather of the Year
· Samuell Matsikure