Chip Matthews is an entertainer out of Gastonia, North Carolina. Chip is the President/CEO of the National Don’t H8 System.
Titles and Awards
Mr. Maryland Unlimited Bear 2017
Prelim to Mr. Unlimited Bear
National Mr. Diamond Glam Classic 2017
King of the Loft 2017
(Loft in Olios – Gastonia, North Carolina)
Mr. Zoe’s 2017
(Zoe’s Coffee House & Lounge – Gastonia, North Carolina)
Buzzfeed.com East Coast Power Couple 2016
with Teri Lynn Lovo
Mr. L4 Ideal 2015
(L4 Lounge – Charlotte, North Carolina)
2014 Don’t H8 Lifetime Achievement Award
Mr. Gay North America 2014
Mr. Gay North America International Club 2014
Mr. After Hours 2014
(After Hours Bar – Cherryville, North Carolina)
Mr. Exquisite 2014
2014 Don’t H8 Presidential Hall of Champions Recipient
Hospitality Award at Miss Gay North Carolina America 2014
for Miss Gay Diamond America
Mr. Connections 2013
(Connections – Gastonia, North Carolina)
Buzzfeed.com East Coast Power Couple 2013
with Felicity Ferraro
Mr. North Carolina Exquisite 2013
Prelim to Mr. Exquisite
National Don’t H8 Ringmaster 2013
National Mr. Diamond Glam at Large 2013 – 2016
Mr. Club Miami 2013
(Club Miami – Hickory, North Carolina)
Mr. Don’t H8 GQ 2013
Voted on by Board
Mr. Club Cabaret 2013
(Club Cabaret – Hickory, North Carolina)
Hospitality Award at Miss Gay North Carolina America 2013
for Miss Gay Diamond America
Mr. North Carolina Showboy United 2012
Prelim to Mr. Showboy United
Emeritus
Mr. Nickel Bar 2012
(Nickel Bar – Charlotte, North Carolina)
Mr. Summer Sizzle 2012
Q&A and Summer Wear Category Awards
Buzzfeed.com East Coast Power Couple 2012
with Felicity Ferraro
Mr. Diamond Exquisite 2012
LGBT Prom King 2012
Voted on by Community
North Carolina All American Gent 2012
Prelim to All American Gent
Mr. North Carolina North America International 2012
Mr. Western North Carolina Pride 2012
Mr. All Hallow’s Eve 2012
Q&A and Spooky Wear Category Awards
Mr. Cabaret Sweetheart 2012
(Club Cabaret – Hickory, North Carolina)
Q&A and Valentine Wear Category Awards
Largest City Preliminary Award at Miss Gay North Carolina America 2012
for Miss Gay Diamond America
Buzzfeed.com East Coast Power Couple 2011
with Felicity Ferraro
Mr. Unlimited Cub 2011
Interview, Fantasy Wear and Cub Wear Category Awards
Mr. North Carolina Unlimited Cub 2010
Prelim to Mr. Unlimited Cub
Interview, Cub Wear, Fantasy Wear Category Awards
National Don’t H8 Hall of Fame 2010
National Mr. Don’t H8 2010
Won Unanimous Board Vote
Mr. North Carolina Continental 2009
Prelim to Mr. Continental
Mr. North Carolina International, Inc. 2008
Prelim to Mr. International, Inc.
Interview and Talent Category Awards
Mr. South Carolina Unlimited 2007
(Title was originally Mr. Gay South Carolina USA)Prelim to Mr. Unlimited
Interview, Talent and Creative Formal Wear Category Awards
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Chip Matthews: Captured Moments
BACK: Jack Alan, Chip Matthews, Robert Benedetto, Noak Wood, Tony Lionheart, Michael David Casinova, Tyler, Markstone. FRONT: Mercury O’Reily S Casinova
Chip Matthews and Jose Cruz 
Landon Chandler and Chip Matthews 
Chip Matthews, Buff Faye and Caleb Smith 
Chip Matthews and Jorge Diaz 
Chip Matthews and Derek Vereen Matthews 
Chip Matthews and Carrie Sedique 
Chip Matthews and Ayden Andrews LaReese 
Rudy D Matthews and Chip Matthews 
Felicity Ferraro and Chip Matthews 
Chip Matthews and Coco Montrese 
Chip Matthews and Da-Vinch 
Chip Matthews and Felicity Ferraro
Back Row: Cierra Desiree Nichole, Valarie Rockwell, Alden Caleb Echo Chanel Iman, Kourtn’ee Pope Kollins, Lacey D. Clyne, Aurora Carlisle, Jayda Clyne, Akilah Christie Barbie. Front: Cameron Lickalot and Chip Matthews 
Back: Caleb Smith, Tara Signa, Lacey D Clyne, Alden Caleb Echo Chanel Iman, Cierra Desiree Nichole, Chip Matthews Front: Frankie Diamonds, Tayao, Country Casinova 
Front Row: Chip Matthews, David Bryant and Stone Parque | Back Row: Felicity Ferraro, Jayson Bales, Candace St. James, Eureka O’Hara, Prince Travi, Damien Parque Divine, Country Casinova 
Chip Matthews, Stone Parque, David Bryant and Damien Parque Divine 
Front Row: Country Casinova, Stone Parque, Chip Matthews, Damien Parque Divine | Back Row: Eureka O’Hara, Barbara Maberry, Love Lee Jackson, Candace St James, Felicity Ferraro 
Chip Matthews, Damien Parque Divine, Love Lee Jackson, Felicity Ferraro 
Front Row: David Bryant, Monica Jefferies, Chip Matthews and Derrick Barry | Back Row: Eureka O’Hara, Candace St James and Felicity Ferraro 
Chip Matthews, Stone Parque, Jason Dottley and David Bryant
Chip Matthews: Performance History
Some venues and events that Chip has been a part of include:
North Carolina
- Charlotte, North Carolina — Chasers
- Gastonia, North Carolina — The Loft – Zoe’s Coffee House & Lounge
- Hickory, North Carolina — Club Cabaret
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina — Club CO2
Ohio
- Warren, Ohio — Funky Skunk Nite Club
South Carolina
- Spartanburg, South Carolina — South 29