Originally started in 1983 under the name of Mr. Gay All-American, the contest was brought back as Mr. Gay America in 2017.

Mr. Gay America Titleholders

Mr. Gay America Titleholders

1983-1984 – Ron East
1985 – Keith Mitchell ***
1986 – Ered Matthew
1987 – Medwin Johnson ***
1988 – Brad Bemis
1989 – Patrick Boyd
1990 – Milo Masters
1991 – TJ McKay
1992 – John Michael Gordon
1993 – EJ White
1994 – David Pace
1995 – John Reny
1996 – John Martin Beebe
1997 – Jonathan George
1998 – Antonio Edwards
1999 – Richard Greer ***
2000 – Kristian Martinez
2001 – Paul Lopez
2002 – Ryan Davis
2003 – Enrique Perez
2004 – Dave Morgan
2005 – 2006 – Lucas Lander
2007 – Taz Bailey
2008 – Sebastian Armonte
2009 – Rasean Montrese
2017 – Kyle Ean
2018 – Judas Elliot
2019 – 2020 – Simba R. Hall
2021 – Christopher Iman
2022 – KC Sunshine

***In Loving Memory

Prelims to Mr. Gay America

Mr. Gay America History

The Mr. Gay All-American Contest was founded by Norma Kristie, Inc. in 1983 by the operators of Miss Gay America, Norman Jones and Carmel Santiago (Lady Baronessa, Miss Gay America 1974). The MGAA Contest was started to provide a venue for gay men to showcase their intellect, community service, and talent. It launched careers in professional entertainment for many young gay men. MGAA was the first contest of its kind, and its winner was considered to be the co-titleholder to Miss Gay America.

In 1995, Jones sold the Mr. Gay All-American Contest to Gib Hauersperger, who had been the contest director since the death of Carmel Santiago. Hauersperger operated the pageant until his retirement in 1999. Paul Lopez (Mr. Gay All-American 2000) operated the contest from 1999 to 2003, when Richard Greer (Mr. Gay All-American 1999) assumed the directorial role. John Beebe (Mr. Gay All-American 1996) succeeded Greer as director. In 2009, Beebe and Hauersperger announced that the Mr. Gay All-American Contest system would cease operations indefinitely.

In 2016 Michael Dutzer and Rob Mansman of Mad Angel Entertainment purchased the Miss Gay America pageant. After completing their first national pageant they decided to introduce Mr. Gay America, bringing back the traditions and history of the Mr. Gay All-American contest under the direction of Antwan Lee. They will continue to honor the former titleholders as part of the America family.

At the 2019 contest, it was announced that Kristian Martinez and Christyan Sangineto of Dallas, Texas would be the new National Promoters for the system.

Mr. Gay America 2022

Winner – KC Sunshine

Promotional photos of Mr. and Miss Gay America 2022

Mr. Gay America 2021

From August 16th through August 18th, 2021 the contest was held at the Mosaic on the Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. Christopher Iman won the title of Mr. Gay America 2021 and Geo Vaughn Cole was First Alternate.

Winner – Christopher Iman
1st Alternate – Geo Glam
2nd Alternate – Riccardo LaReese
3rd Alternate – Michael Chiavone
4th Alternate – KC Sunshine
Remaining Top 10 (in no particular order):

Click here for the archive page featuring additional photos and details on Mr. Gay America 2021.

Mr. Gay America 2020

There was no pageant during 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mr. Gay America 2019

On July 7th, 2019 the contest was held at Hamburger Mary’s in St. Louis, Missouri. Simba R. Hall won the title of Mr. Gay America 2019 and Vincent Debeauté was First Alternate.

Winner – Simba R. Hall
1st Alternate – Vincent Debeauté
2nd Alternate – August Edwards
3rd Alternate – Nathan Paris
4th Alternate – La’darius Mirage Jackson

Category Awards

Interview – August Edwards
Presentation – Simba R. Hall
Red Carpet Fashion – August Edwards
On Stage Question – Vincent Debeauté
Talent – Simba R. Hall

Mr. Gay America 2018

On July 1st, 2018 the contest was held at Hamburger Mary’s in St. Louis, Missouri. Judas Elliot won the title of Mr. Gay America 2018 and Simba Hall was First Alternate.

Winner – Judas Elliot
1st Alternate – Simba R. Hall
2nd Alternate – Vincent Debeauté

ARCHIVE: Promotional Photos for Mr. and Miss Gay America 2018

Mr. Gay America 2017

On July 2nd, 2017 ten contestants who were decided by a first come first serve application in January competed at the Rose Room in Dallas, Texas for the title of Mr Gay America. Kyle Haggerty won the title of Mr Gay America 2017 and Judas Elliot was First Alternate.

Winner – Kyle Ean
1st Alternate – Judas Elliot
2nd Alternate – Jeffrey Kelly
3rd Alternate – Mykul Jay Valentine
4th Alternate – Michael LaMasters

Mr. Gay America 2010 – 2016

No pageant held.

Mr. Gay All-American 2009

Winner – Rasean Montrese

Mr. Gay All-American 2008

Winner – Sebastian Armonte

Mr. Gay All-American 2007

Taz Bailey from Midwest City, Oklahoma was selected from a field of three at the Copa, May 19th, 2007 in Oklahoma City in a competition based on interview, fashion modeling and talent. Rounding out the contest was Sebastian Armonte of Pittsburgh, PA, (1st Alternate,) and (2nd Alternate,) Dean Taylor of St Louis, MO. Awarded a $2,500 prize package, Bailey will represent the pageant throughout the country promoting a positive gay role model and participation in the MGAA system. The event was hosted by former MGA 2004, Rachel Eriks and MGAA 2006, Lucas Lander, which also featured guest performers and former contest winners.