Charlie Schoenherr, producer of the Mr Midwest Leather Contest, announcing the annual Honorary Mr Midwest Leather award, given to an individual who has contributed hard work and dedication to the Leather community. The Honorary title is usually a vest. As Charlie pointed out in his presentation, the person selected for 2012 is known in the community for his leather creations for Leather men and women and seen at events and contests around the country and IML. However, he himself doesn't wear leather. So the Honorary Mr Midwest Leather award was instead mounted and framed.