6th Annual Gulf Coast Awards Ball: Let's Go Back
Schedule
Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 am
UTC-06:00Location
Puzzles Deep Ellum | Dallas, TX
Celebrating the Gulf Coast's amazing history! 🎉 Let's remember the incredible people who have made this region so special, from past to present and beyond! 🌊Welcome to the 6th Annual Gulf Coast Awards Ball!
The Gulf Coast has experienced countless unforgettable ballroom moments birthed by icons, legends, and trailblazers from state to state. Tonight, as we honor our 2025 Contenders of the Year, we also pay homage to some of our most cherished Gulf Coast Balls and the contenders who made them legendary.
You have two options tonight:
• Bring it like the winner of your category, or
• Pay homage to a moment from your category by recreating a look or theme inspired by one of the historic balls listed below.
Please note:
• A photo reference is required (no phones).
• Looks do not have to be exact, but show effort and authenticity.
• Do your research, and search multiple social media platforms or reach out to a Gulf Coast veteran for inspiration.
Let’s relive and celebrate a few of the many iconic moments in Gulf Coast Ballroom history! With over 5k in cash prizes!
Historic Gulf Coast Ball List:
2010 – The Harajuku Ball
2011 – No Bullshit Jingle Ball
2012 – The Dallas Lipstick Ball
The Black Glamour Ball
Ell Loko Night of the Dead Ball
2013 – NBA All-Star Ball
The Dallas Lipstick II
Black Glam Ball II
Tre Garçon 2nd Annual New Year’s Eve Ball
Who Do You Think You Are Ball (Dallas)
The Escada Mission Impossible Ball
2014 – Splash Ball
Spring Affair
24K All Gold Everything Ball
Agents of Change Houston
2015 – Pioneer Larry Ebony 24K Part II Ball
BTMI: King and Queens Ball
2016 – 24K³ Red Edition Ball
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
2017 – The Return of the Lipstick Ball
2018 – The Grand Hustle Ball
The Dallas Masquerade Ball
2020 - Agents of Change
2021 – Dallas Emancipation Ball
2022 – Emancipation Ball II
40 Shades of Choke Ball (Part 1, not Juneteenth 2025)
Glamour Gothic Galaxy Ball
2023 – Father & Son 24K Platinum Edition
BTAC BALL 2023
Down in The Valley - Chucalissa. Nights
2024 – The Gulf Coast Legends Ball
Tens Or CHOPS LLC will be Sponsoring
MF Most Trophies $300
FF Most Trophies $300
GNC Most Trophies $300
Categories:
NEW CATEGORIES: Sponsored by The Legendary Mother Kellie Chanel $100 for performance & Runway
Face
FACE CATEGORIES:
Butch Queen
Fem Queen
Butch Queen up in Drags
Women's
Transman
GNC
FASHION CATEGORIES:
Best Dressed Male Figure
Best Dressed Female Figure
GNC Best Dressed
Sneaker vs Sneaker
Foot, Eye, & Bag
Evening Gown
Glitz and Glam :Sponsored by Stella Del Core $250
VOGUE CATEGORIES: $500 Final for cash in sub category.
Old Way vs New Way
Fem Queen Performance
Butch Queen Voguing Like a Fem Queen
Realness with A Twist
Butch Queen up in Drags Performance
Women's Performance:Sponsored by The Overseer Justin Ninja $500
Legendary
RUNWAY CATEGORIES: Sponsored by The Legendary Mother Gia Balmain $250
Butch Queen European Small/Big/Tall
All American
Butch Queen up in Drags
Fem Queen
Women's
GNC
Legendary
REALNESS CATEGORIES:
Fem Queen: Sponsored by The Overseer Justin Ninja $1,k
Butch Queen up in Drags
Transman:Sponsored by The Overseer Justin Ninja $500
Thug
BQ Everyday:Sponsored by The Overseer Justin Ninja $1,k
Pretty Boy
School Boy
Jr Fem Queen
BQ Executive
FQ Executive
Legendary
SEX Siren & Body:
MF Body
Woman's Body
Fem Queen Body
Senior Sex Siren
Junior Sex Siren
CatBoy
Fem Queen Sex Siren
Woman's Sex Siren
MF Sex Siren:Sponsored by Da Baby DuMure Versailles $250
Commentator vs. Commentator
Bazaar
Where is it happening?
Puzzles Deep Ellum, 2824 Main Street,Dallas, Texas, United States
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