Juanita MORE! is a denizen of the limelight. For three decades, the tireless hostess blitzed San Francisco with high glamour, drag irreverence, danceable beats, culinary delectables, political activism, and a philanthropic heart illuminated the entire city. Juanita remains a creation of fashion and glamour, generosity, and nerve. She inspires those around her to make a positive difference in their lives and communities, doing it all with timeless elegance and an innovative spirit. To date, Juanita has helped to raise over $1 million for local charities.
AIDS Benefits Counselors - Award for Outstanding Contribution, 1997
In 1987, a former Social Security Administration employee named Patrick James founded AIDS Benefits Counselors (ABC) with the help of a small cadre of dedicated volunteers. Today, PRC (Positive Resource Center) offers a multitude of services that help thousands of people every year.
Gold Plated benefiting AIDS Benefits Counselors: An exhibition of works influenced by the personae of Juanita MORE! Participating artists included Jim Winters, Matthew Benedict, Daniel Nicoletta, Austin Young, Timothy Cummings, Rob Jolin, Fritz, Amy Davis, Jason Mecier, David Davenport, and many, many more.
TARC - Tenderloin AIDS Resource Center - Tenderloin Rendezvous Acknowledgement, 2002
Founded in 1994, TARC was a community-based organization that serviced the needs of the diverse Tenderloin community. Volunteers assembled hygiene kits, needle exchange bags, and food bags. In 2006, they merged with Continuum HIV Day Services to become Tenderloin Health (now closed).
Tenderloin Rendezvous- took place on Monday, October 28, 2002, at the Great American Music Hall. As part of the celebration, they honored Les Pappas and the employees and staff of SFDPH Tom Waddell Health Center/Homeless Programs and GATX Capital to support and commit to residents of San Francisco’s Tenderloin.
Juanita MORE!, Putanesca, Veronica Klaus, Glamamore, Lady Sergio, Suppositori Spelling, Pricky Ricardo, Faye Lasheo, Gina La Divina, Daffney Deluxe, Spencer Day, John Vlahides, Brian Kneact, Anthony Gonzales, Alberto Rangel, Van Vereen, Hollis Hayden, Jackie Inglese, Monique Jenkinson, Tammy Hall - Musical Director, Daniel Fabricant - Bass Player, Tami Ellis - Trumpet Player, Klaudia Promessi - Saxophone Player, Pinky Ring - DJ, Mr. David - Costume Designer, Santiago Salsido - Set Designer, Matthew Benedict - Poster Artwork, Diego Taborda - Graphic Artist
Through Juanita’s efforts over $52,000 was donated.
Artwork / Matthew Benedict
TARC - Tenderloin AIDS Resource Center - Gold Rush! Acknowledgment, 2003
Founded in 1994, TARC was a community-based organization that serviced the needs of the diverse Tenderloin community. Volunteers assembled hygiene kits, needle exchange bags, and food bags. In 2006, they merged with Continuum HIV Day Services to become Tenderloin Health. The consolidation of TARC and Continuum was a response to the realities of reduced AIDS-related funding. Since 1995, the federal Ryan White CARE Act funding to the city has decreased by $13.3 million, or 32 percent. An additional 21 percent cut in Ryan White CARE funding is expected during the next five years, as cut in other government funding sources.
Juanita More!, Spencer Day, Veronica Klaus, Putanesca, Glamamore, Suppositori Spelling, John Vlahides, Trixxie Carr, Riley, Laura Rogers, Van Vereen, Hollis Hayden, Jackie Inglese, Helium Heels, Queen Size
The MOREboys: Isaac, Lalo, Josh, Phil, Rob, Andy, Tyler, Chris, Roy
Tammy Hall, Randy Odell, Daniel Fabricant, Yair Evnine, DJ Derek B
Michael Soldier / Stage Manager, Marc Sanchis & Trinidad / Graphic Artist, Mr. David/ Costume Design, Matthew Benedict/ Poster Artwork, Stephen Ritchings (Pagoda), Mr. Anthony /Brent Haas / Hair, Raul Anthony / Emanuel Garcia / Dolores Cabrera Make-Up, Reverend Michel/ Photography, John Ward / Photography, Michael Ryan/ Ronna Foote Videography
Through Juanita’s efforts over $54,000 was donated.
Artwork / Matthew Benedict
Richmond / Ermet AID Foundation, Help is on the Way - Outstanding Volunteer Work for TARC, 2005
The Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation (REAF) is a non-profit Arts/Health organization dedicated to raising funds for AIDS services, hunger programs, and programs for underserved youth in the Bay Area through the production of quality entertainment programs. REAF was founded by two mothers, Barbara Richmond and Peggy Ermet, who lost their only sons to AIDS as a way to honor their sons’ memories and help alleviate the suffering of all the other sons and daughters living with HIV and AIDS.
"Help is on the Way XI: The Music of Jule Styne & Harold Arlen - a 100thy Birthday Celebration" was held on Monday, August 1, 2005, at the Palace of Fine Arts.
Entertainment included Carole Cook, Bruce Vilanch, Sally Struthers, and Loretta Devine.
SF Pride, Community Grand Marshal & California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Honor, 2005
The Mission of the San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Pride Celebration Committee is to educate the world, commemorate our heritage, celebrate our culture, and liberate our people.
Certificate of Recognition - California Legislature Assembly / Assemblyman Mark Leno - “Stand Up, Stand Out. Stand Proud!”
SF Pride - Absolutely Fabulous Individual, 2005
The Mission of the San Francisco Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Pride Celebration Committee is to educate the world, commemorate our heritage, celebrate our culture, and liberate our people.
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Saint MORE! is Better, Our Lady of Boundless Lashes and Bottomless Boys, 2006
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence® are a leading-edge Order of queer and trans nuns. They believe all people have a right to express their unique joy and beauty. Since their first appearance in San Francisco on Easter Sunday, 1979, the Sisters have devoted themselves to community service, ministry, and outreach to those on the edges, and to promoting human rights, respect for diversity, and spiritual enlightenment.
They use humor and irreverent wit to expose the forces of bigotry, complacency, and guilt that chain the human spirit.
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence have universally proclaimed Juanita MORE! St. MORE! is Better, Our Lady of Boundless Lashes and Bottomless Boys! The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence proclaimed Juanita MORE! to be a Saint. For upholding and promoting the ideals, beliefs, and convictions held sacred by the Order, for creating positive changes in our world by honoring The Mind, The Body & The Spirit, for perpetually dedicating untold hours of freely expended energy in service to The Order and The Community, for promulgating Universal Joy! And, expiating stigmatic guilt everywhere she goes.
Be it Decreed That From This Day Forward - That your transgressions shall be reduced to mere fluff in the eyes of the Goddess who knows all and forgives all, Your good works shall be remembered in honor and perpetuity, You shall forever stand as a pillar of strength in The Community, You are hereby perpetually allied with the Order of The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Inc.
August 22, 2006
California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition - Assemblyman Mark Leno, 2008
“Congratulations as you rejoice and celebrate “Pride ‘08".” I commend your selfless commitment to bringing joy to the hears of many in need. I further comment your dedication improving the wellbeing of those whose lives you touch. It is with a twinkle in your eye and your unique, caring, and tireless efforts that you help to make the future brighter for all. Together we are “United by Pride, Bound for Equality.” Congratulations, Happy Pride!
Assemblyman Mark Leno
The Bay Guardian, Best of the Bays Mistress of Motown, 2008
The San Francisco Bay Guardian was a free alternative newspaper published weekly in San Francisco, California. It was founded in 1966 by Bruce B. Brugmann and his wife, Jean Dibble.[2] The paper was shut down on October 14, 2014. It was relaunched in February 2016 as an online publication.
Starting in 1974, the Bay Guardian published an annual "Best of The Bay" issue that listed the best restaurants, businesses, and activities in the Bay Area, based on a readers' poll and staff recommendations. The Bay Guardian claimed that its "Best Of" issue was the first annual guide of its kind and was copied by other publications.
BEST MISTRESS OF MOTOWN ”Drag queens - is there nothing they can't make a little brighter with their glittering presence? Squeeze a piece of coal hard enough between a perma-smiley tranny's clenched cheeks and out pops cubic zirconium, dripping with sparkling bon mots. Yet not all gender illusionists go straight for ditzy comic gold or its silver-tongued twin, cattiness. Some "perform." Others perform. And here we must pause to tip our feathery fedora to she who reps the platinum standard of awe-inspiring cross-dressing performance: Miss Juanita More. No mere Streisand-syncher, class-act Juanita dusts off overlooked musical nuggets of the past and gives them their shiny due. Despite punk-rock tribute trends and goth night explosions, Juanita's focus stays primarily, perfectly, on that sublime subcultural slice of sonic history known formerly as "race music" and currently as R&B. Her dazzling production numbers utilize large casts of extras, several acts, and impeccable costumery that pays tribute to everything from Scott Joplin's ragtime to Motown's spangled sizzle, dirty underground '70s funk to Patti LaBelle's roof-raising histrionics. When she's on spliff-passing point, as she so often is, her numbers open up a pulse-pounding window into other, more bootyful, worlds.” SF BAY Guardian
Transgender Law Center - Community Ally Award, 2009
Transgender Law Center is the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people. Grounded in legal expertise and committed to racial justice, we employ a variety of community-driven strategies to keep transgender and gender-nonconforming people alive, thriving, and fighting for liberation.
Miss MORE! received this award after the Pride benefit she threw which took place at Bambuddha Lounge with music by some of Miss MORE’s favorite DJs including James Glass, Victor Rodriguez, Kim Ann Foxman, and Robot Hustle. Performing around the pool were the amazing kids from The Cougar Cadet Corps Drumline! The party continued indoors with the Gemini Disco team - Disc Jockeys Derrick Love & Nicky B with Hostess Le Dinosaur and visual engineer That Mold Science.
Certificate of Congratulations, 2009 - Ronald V. Dellums, Mayor City of Oakland, 2009
This certificate was presented in acknowledgment of the over $35,000 Juanita MORE!’s efforts have helped to raise for TLC to date.
Certificate of Honor - Board of Supervisors - Supervisor Bevan Dufty, 2009
This certificate was presented in acknowledgment of the over $35,000 Juanita MORE!’s efforts have helped to raise for TLC to date.
Certificate of Honor - Board of Supervisors - Supervisor Chris Daly, 2009
This certificate was presented in acknowledgment of the over $35,000 Juanita MORE!’s efforts have helped to raise for TLC to date.
The City and County of San Francisco Certificate of Honor - Gavin Newsom, Mayor of San Francisco, 2009
This certificate was presented in acknowledgment of the over $35,000 Juanita MORE!’s efforts have helped to raise for TLC to date.
California Legislature Assembly / Certificate of Recognition - Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, 2009
This certificate was presented in acknowledgment of the over $35,000 Juanita MORE!’s efforts have helped to raise for TLC to date.
State of California Senate / Certificate of Recognition - Senator Mark Leno, 2009
This certificate was presented in acknowledgment of the over $35,000 Juanita MORE!’s efforts have helped to raise for TLC to date.
Certificate of Recognition - District Attorney Kamala D. Harris, 2009
This certificate was presented in acknowledgment of the over $35,000 Juanita MORE!’s efforts have helped to raise for TLC to date.
“In Honor and Recognition of your receipt of the Transgender Law Center Ally and Community Partner Awards and in appreciation for all you do for the LGBT community.”
Commendation for Juanita MORE - The San Francisco City & County Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector - Jose Cisneros, Treasurer, 2009
This certificate was presented in acknowledgment of the over $35,000 Juanita MORE!’s efforts have helped to raise for TLC to date.
The San Francisco City & County Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector - Jose Cisneros, Treasurer
SF LGBT Pride Celebration - Creativity Award, 2011
For outstanding artistic contribution to the LGBT community.
State of California
Certificate of Recognition
Senator Mark Leno, 2011
Certificate of Recognition for receiving the SF Pride Creativity Award
California Music & Culture Association - Best Promoter, 2012
CMAC is a unified voice for the music, culture, and entertainment industries.
State of California Senate - Certificate of Recognition, API Bloom, 2014
For over 30 years the single focus of San Francisco Community Health Center, in all its various historic forms, has been and remains to be the uplifting of individuals and communities so that they may reach their maximum life potential. As Asian AIDS Project and GCHP Living Well Project – and then as Asian and Pacific Islander Wellness Center – the board and staff boldly engaged the API LGBT community in work beyond HIV services to the improvement of the whole persons’ and whole communities’ health and well-being. This work with the Asian and Pacific Islander communities continues and has laid the foundation for work across all communities of color.
Asian Pacific Islander Diva Award & CA Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition & Award BLOOM, 2014
For over 30 years the single focus of San Francisco Community Health Center, in all its various historic forms, has been and remains to be the uplifting of individuals and communities so that they may reach their maximum life potential. As Asian AIDS Project and GCHP Living Well Project – and then as Asian and Pacific Islander Wellness Center – the board and staff boldly engaged the API LGBT community in work beyond HIV services to the improvement of the whole persons’ and whole communities’ health and well-being. This work with the Asian and Pacific Islander communities continues and has laid the foundation for work across all communities of color.
Certificate of Recognition, Juanita MORE! 10th Annual Pride Party - State of California Senate - Mark Leno, 2014
Juanita MORE!’s Annual Sunday Pride Party is the most anticipated event during Pride month in San Francisco. The biggest party in the City adjacent to the City’s official Pride Parade festivities. Miss MORE! continues to raise the bar with this annual non-profit Pride extravaganza. It is one of the only non-profit events of the weekend that focuses on supporting some of SF’s most needy organizations. Over the year’s Juanita’s efforts have raised $900,000 for the LGBTQ community.
Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club - The Sylvester Pride in The Arts Award, 2014
The Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club, one of San Francisco's largest Democratic clubs, is respected for its progressive history, political actions, empowering activists and members of marginalized backgrounds, and bolstering the resistance to status quo politics, changing rather than obeying power dynamics that leave members of our community out in the cold.
Founded in 1976 as the San Francisco Gay Democratic Club, it was the city's first Democratic club with the word "gay" in its name, a controversial and radical move at the time. The Club was renamed for Supervisor Harvey Milk after his assassination in 1978.
California Legislature Assembly / Certificate of Recognition - Philip Y. Ting, 2014
Juanita MORE!’s Annual Sunday Pride Party is the most anticipated event during Pride month in San Francisco. The biggest party in the City adjacent to the City’s official Pride Parade festivities. Miss MORE! continues to raise the bar with this annual non-profit Pride extravaganza. It is one of the only non-profit events of the weekend that focuses on supporting some of SF’s most needy organizations. Over the year’s Juanita’s efforts have raised $900,000 for the LGBTQ community.
Pride 2014 Artwork, Sean Freitas
The SF LGBT Center Community Spirit Award & State of California Senate Certificate of Recognition, 2014
The SF LGBT Center opened in 2002, to connect our diverse community to opportunities, resources, and each other to achieve our vision of a stronger, healthier, and more equitable world for LGBT people and our allies. Today, we are the only non-profit in San Francisco serving all members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities.
Human Rights Commission - HERO Award, 2016
The Human Rights Commission works to increase equality, eradicate discrimination, and to protect human rights for all people. Each year, the HRC and its Equity Advisory Committee seek to acknowledge and honor those individuals and organizations who, through their daily efforts, advance civil and economic rights in San Francisco’s diverse and multicultural communities. This year, we issued a special call for nominees whose work exemplifies the theme of “Communities Organizing for Justice.” A large number of accomplished and notable individuals and organizations were nominated for consideration. The Hero Awards selection committee had a very difficult task selecting the finalists from such a list of remarkable candidates. Each honoree demonstrated their commitment to pursuing justice in San Francisco through community organizing, advances the mission of the HRC, and is a “HERO” worthy of praise.
SF Board of Supervisors / Certificate of Honor - Supervisor Aaron Peskin, 2017
Supervisor Aaron Peskin, District 3 recognized Juanita MORE!as a true San Francisco icon, a muse, and mother to many, who catwalks the intersection of art, fashion, and philanthropy in impressively high heels, using her increasingly visible platform to advance equal treatment and fundamental civil rights for the entire LGBTQ community, the entire Board of Supervisors extended its highest commendation.
Imperial Council of San Francisco - Marchioness of the Bay Area & Silicon Valley, 2017
The Imperial Council of San Francisco, Inc. is a not-for-profit Public Benefit Corporation in the State of California that hosts and participates in a variety of entertainment and educational events, and activities to raise monies, which support the causes of other diverse community-based charitable organizations that do not discriminate based upon race, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. Their purpose is to collect charitable contributions from individuals and organizations, to distribute those contributions to other not-for-profit public benefit charitable organizations, and to have fun while doing it.
Their intent is to allow membership to any individual or organization. Though our primary membership is drawn from the LGBT culture we believe everyone has the right to inclusion and the desire to help their community.
Presented by Emperor XLV After Norton Nic Hunter and Absolute Empress LII Mercedez Munro
Krewe de Kinque Bal Masque XIV - 14 Karat Gold, Grand Marshal, 2017
Krewe de Kinque is a social charitable club raising awareness & funds in the spirit of Mardi Gras in San Francisco since 2004.
Bal Masque XIV hosted by KDK King XIII Sergio Fedasz & KDK Queen XIII China Silk, featuring DJ Prince Wolf, a second-line parade led by Celebrity Grand Marshal Juanita More! and the crowning of KDK King & Queen XIV. Photos by Gooch
Williams Sonoma Drag Queen Cook Off, 2018
Winner Juanita MORE! vs Sister Roma
Guest judge Melissa King from Top Chef along with emcee Liam Mayclem, and viewers decided Juanita MORE! the winner of the epic battle royale! The First Annual Drag Queen Cook-Off!
The International Royal Order of Jose 1 Medallion, 2018
The International Royal Order of Jose 1 medallion is the highest acknowledgment given to those who are seen as living the legacy of The Grand Mere, Absolute Empress I de San Francisco, the Widow Norton - presented to Juanita MORE! by Empress Nicole the Great, The Queen Mother of the Americas.
Certificate of Honor - MOREjones Opening, Supervisor Aaron Peskin, 2018
With a fresh new approach to “eating out” in San Francisco, drag icon Juanita MORE!, and food stylist Cole Church took over the restaurant and banquet services at Jones in the Tenderloin, until the spring of 2019. The culinary experience was christened MORE!jones.
SF Board of Supervisors Certificate of Honor - Birthday Honor - Supervisor Rafael Manleman, 2018
On the occasion of her birthday, Supervisor Rafael Mandleman, District 8 offered the Board of Supervisors the highest appreciation for the opening of the restaurant MORE!jones.
Bay Area Reporter - BESTIES, 2018
Best DJ
Tenderloin Pride Award - Coy Meza, 2019
Historian and Tenderloin Pride founding member Coy Meza honored Juanita MORE! with the Tenderloin Pride Award in 2019 at the Tenderloin Museum.
The Bay Area Reporter, BESTIES - Best of the Bay DJ, 2019
Bay Area Reporter - Nightlife BESTIES 2019: They love the nightlife, they love to boogie. And this year, our creatures of the night like to mix it up. We've got all new winners in the bartending category, a ladies rout in the comedy club, a wake-up call in the gogo guys competition, and a whole new playlist in the musician category. Some repeat winners kindly bowed out to 'emeritus' status, because too often the Besties suffer from Gay Stasis, so here's to giving things a shake and passing the crowns around. Say no MORE! and elevate our perennial winner to emeritus status. Miss MORE! not only DJs but continues to organize philanthropic events that are also hella fun.
Be A Force For Good / PAX - SF Pride, 2019
In celebration of PRIDE 2019 in San Francisco, PAX Labs will be promoting the theme, ‘Be a Force for Good,’ emphasizing the importance of shared experiences in creating a strong community. PAX has partnered and honored LGBTQ activist Juanita MORE! as a Force for Good, and why it’s important to the larger community.
48 Hills - Best Drag Queen of the Bay, 2019
48 Hills hosted the 44th edition of the Bay Guardian Best of the Bay! Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to the thousands of readers who voted this year. Juanita MORE! Best Drag Queen!
GLBT Historical Society - Museum & Archives / Willie Walker Founders Award, 2020
The GLBT Historical Society - Museum & Archives presents the Willie Walker Founders Award “for steadfast support, philanthropy, and leadership” to Juanita MORE!, who has dedicated her time to raising funds for LGBTQ charities for three decades. The society was the 2019 beneficiary of her legendary Pride party, when Miss MORE declared, “Our future is only as vibrant as it is informed by our past, and I’m honored to help keep that history alive.”
Williams-Sonoma’s Drag Queen Cook Off, 2020
Winner Juanita MORE! vs Sister Roma
Guest judges Melissa King from Top Chef and Reggie Aqui from ABC7, along with emcee Liam Mayclem, and viewers decided Juanita MORE! the winner of the epic battle royale! The Third Annual Drag Queen Cook-Off!
Curran Theater & Taylor Mac’s Holiday Sauce - Elder Award, 2020
The Curran Theater & Taylor Mac bestowed the “Local Elder” award to Juanita MORE! for making a monumental impact in the San Francisco LGBTQ community.
The Academy, Legends Archive Award, 2020
The Academy Legends Archive honors one person who has become a legend, someone who has drawn the attention of the lights and all those around them. They are asked to contribute a personal artifact that represents the impact they have had on our community to be enshrined in the permanent collection of The Academy Legends Archive. Juanita MORE!’s Loads of Love neon sign hangs proudly.
Eugene Victoria Von die Ckoff Humanitarian Award, 2021
Presented by the Sisterhood of Absolute Empresses de San Francisco to Juanita MORE! In Recognition and Honor of your Humanitarian Efforts, Commitment to Community Service and Delivering Greatness into the World.
From our hearts and in service to our community, The Sisterhood of Absloute Empresses de San Francisco.
Her Most Imperial Majesty, La Hembra de la Jefe Wants More! From the Liquor Store, Empress Juanita More! from The Court of More is MORE!
Let it be known Throughout the Land that this year Their Majesty's Court shall be known as: The Court of More is MORE!
Certificate of Honor - In Recognition of Excellence, 2021
In celebration of Juanita MORE! and the return of her legendary annual Pride party, whose beneficiaries this year are the Imperial Council of San Francisco and the San Francisco Queer Nightlife Fund, and in recognition of being named the Imperial Council of San Francisco’s Most Imperial Majesty, La Hembra de la Jefe Wants MORE! from the Liquor Store, The Reigning Empress of San Francisco Juanita MORE! from the Court of More is MORE!, the Board of Supervisors hereby extends its highest commendations and appreciation. Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, District 8
Certificate of Honor - In Recognition of $1 Million in Funds Raised for Community Non-Profits
In recognition of your many years of creating and building community, for your unparalleled generosity to ensure its longevity and vibrancy for decades to come, and for crossing the astounding threshold of raising $1 million for nonprofits that serve the myriad health, housing, and cultural preservation needs of San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ communities, and – in doing so – illuminating the entire City, the Board of Supervisors hereby extend its highest commendation.
Supervisor Aaron Peskin, District 3
Legislative Aide at SF Board of Supervisors, District 3 Supervisor Aaron Peskin, Lee Hepner
Panthers in Conjunction with The Grand Ducal Council of San Francisco
Let it be known to all realms near and far that Juanita MORE! shall hold the title of The Empress with MORE Loads of Love.
The 48th Reign of The Panthers of Pride, Power, and Ferocity
Proclaimed November 6, 2021
Grand Duke Scott Rice, Steadfast Steed of Sincerity & Grand Duchess Bobby Friday, The Fierce Glittering Diamond and The Hologram
The City of San Diego Certificate of Recognition
Emperor Mr. David Glamamore and Empress Juanita MORE! received a Certificate of Recognition.
“In recognition of your dedicated public service and support for the LGBTQ community. On behalf of the people of San Diego, we thank you for your leadership and I am proud to recognize you as an Honorary San Diegan.” Mayor Todd Gloria
Presented at the Imperial Court de San Diego Coronation 50 by Queen Mother Nicole the Great.
Most Regal Empress at Coronation 50 - Imperial Court de San Diego
Treasured doll presented to Juanita MORE! at Coronation 50, Imperial Court de San Diego by Queen Mother 1 of the Americas, Nicole the Great, 2022
California State Resolution
Senator Scott Wiener presents Empress Juanita MORE! a California State Resolution at Coronation 57 - Family is Universal, 2022
Empress Ring & Number Presentation
On behalf of the Board of Directors and Sisterhood of Absolute Empresses, let it be known throughout all of the Great Empire of San Francisco and all Empires and Realms that Her Most Imperial Majesty, La Hembra de la Jefe wants MORE! from the Liquor Store, Empress Juanita MORE!, has undoubtedly fulfilled all of her duties and requirements in her most honorable reign, from this day forward, she has earned the permanent title and shall be know as,
Her Imperial Majesty, Absolute Empress 56 of San Francisco, Juanita MORE!
Presenting the permanent title Absolute Empress LII • Mercedez Munro Presenting the Empress ring: Absolute Empress XLIX • Misty Blue
Certificate of Honor from Supervisor Rafael Mandelman
Certificate of Honor - In Celebration of Fabulousness / SF Board of Supervisors
In celebration of Juanita MORE! on the occasion of her annual Pride Party, THE Party of the Pride Season, and in gratitude for her decades of activism for the LGBTQ+ community and a host of social and economic causes and her significant fundraising efforts, including more than $1 million raised for local causes, and in recognition of her commitment to glamor, impeccable music taste, and general fabulosity, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors hereby extends its highest commendation and appreciation.
June 25, 2022
Connie Chan D1, Catherine Stefani D2, Aaron Peskin D3, Gordon Mar D4, Dean Preston D5, Matt Dorsey D6, Myrna Melgar D7, Rafael Mandleman District 8, Hillary Ronen D9, Shamann Walton D10, Ahsha Safai D11
Certificate of Honor - Office of the Assessor-Recorder City and County of San Francisco
In recognition of your 30th Anniversary celebrated through the launch of the Juanita: 30 Years of MORE! exhibition at the San Francisco Arts Commission Main Gallery in the historic War Memorial Building. Whereas, for over three decades, your groundbreaking and radical philanthropy, fierce advocacy, DJ magnificence, and compassionate leadership as our city’s iconic Drag Queen has elevated San Francisco as beacon of hope for countless allies and members of the LGBTQIA+ community at home and around the world. Your instrumental work to welcome, unify and uplift the queer and trans community in a style beyond compare embodies San Francisco values in their highest forms.
Thank you for your service to the people of the City and County of San Francisco. I wish you timeless and fabulous success and all the best in your future endeavors.
Joaquin Torres, San Francisco Assessor, November 20, 2022
Certificate of Honor - Board of Supervisors City and County of San Francisco
In recognition of the fact the SF Arts Commission has dedicated an entire city gallery to memorabilia proving that you have been a living working icon for the past 30 years (meaning you started at the age of ten!), but also recognizing that no one gallery can contain the true royalty of your vibrant and lasting mark on the San Francisco Community, the Board of Supervisors extends its highest commendation on your opening night.
Aaron Peskin, Supervisor
PRC Mighty Real Gala
On behalf of PRC’s Board of Directors, staff, and the more than 5,000 individuals we serve each year, thank you so much for your generous donation of $2,250 which includes your auction purchase of $1,250 for two tickets to Latrice Royal Solo Tour and fund-a need for $1,000 on November 4, 2022 for PRC’s 2022 Mighty Real Gala.
Thank you for your important role in making the Mighty Real Gala such an incredibly meaningful and successful event. It was an emotionally touching, festive, and fitting portrait of why PRC is so important to our community and deserving of our support. Thank you for being a part of it, and I look forward to all we can do together in the future!
Chuan Teng Nichole Wiley Interim Chief Executive Officer
Gala Chair | Member, Board of Directors
Transgender Law Center, 2023
We love all TLC donors, and as such, welist all supporters by name,
regardless of giving level. We strive for the most accurate listing, but
if you would like changes to your listing in the future, please contact
us at Giving@TransgenderLawCenter.org.
Imperial Council of San Francisco - Proclamation
By decree of their most imperial majesties - let it be known throughout the lands of San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin counties, on this 22nd day of April 2023, Juanita MORE! is bestowed the title “Imperial Sister of the Flying Chancla” to the Unifying Court of Love and Transformation with all it's rights and privileges during the year of their Most Imperial Majesties’ reign.
Reigning Emperor of San Francisco, Michael Anthony Chua - The Golden Fox of Unity
Reigning Empress of San Francisco, Cameron Stiehl-Munro - the Emerald-Eyed Empress of Love and Wisdom
Certificate of Honor, Pride 2023
In recognition of Juanita MORE!, drag icon, denizen of the limelight, social justice warrior, nightlife queen, dazzling queer community leader, and on the occasion of the Juanita MORE! Pride, a celebration of LGBTQ+ community and supporting Queer LifeSpace, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors hereby extends its highest commendation and appreciation.
Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, District 8, June 25, 2023
Williams Sonoma Drag Queen Cook-Off
The annual Williams Sonoma Drag Queen Cook-Off celebrates Pride, benefiting The Trevor Project! Live at the Union Square store, San Francisco divas Juanita More (returning reigning champion) and Sister Roma battled it out for the 2023 title.
Emcee Liam Mayclem and judges Chef Kathy Fang, ABC7 Newscaster Reggie Aqui, and Countess Katya Smirnoff-Skyy claimed Juanita MORE! the winner with her favorite fast food - Chicken Nuggets!
Empress Choice Silver Spoon Award, The Imperial Chili Cook Off, 2023
Hosted by Mr. Cowboy 2023, John Brett and Ms. Cowgirl 2023, Puss 'N' Boots In conjunction with Emperor Michael Anthony Chua and Empress Cameron Stiehl-Munro with The Imperial Council of San Francisco, Inc.
Congratulations to this year’s Imperial Chili Cook-off winners:
Community Choice Champion: Andrew Giddens
Judges’ Choice—2023 Golden Spoon: Andrew Giddens
Runner-Up: Emperor John Carrillo
Empress’s Choice: 2023 Silver Spoon: Juanita More
Emperor ‘s Choice: 2023 Silver Spoon: Eric Berchtold
Runner-Up: Alexis Miranda
Cornbread Champion: John M. Brett
The Matriarch Award: Juanita MORE!
Fifteen years ago, Mama G’s Street Dinners was born out of a vision of a shared holiday gathering right in the heart of San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood. A few volunteers came together, and within the span of a few hours, served a nourishing, comforting Thanksgiving meal to those who passed by.
Fast forward to last year's Mama G's last Thanksgiving Street Dinner in November of 2022 where 100+ volunteers served over 650 meals! On top of that, we recently crossed another big milestone – serving over 1,000 meals throughout 2023 with our Burrito Project. Suffice to say, Mama G’s is making the biggest impact it’s ever made.
Certificate of Honor, 2024 - Juanita MORE!
20 Years of PRIDE Poster Iconography
In recognition of the unveiling of your 20* PRIDE party poster, an iconic mainstay of the queer lexicon, which always celebrates resilient and fabulous spirit of of queer creativity, pride, and joy, hte Board Supervisors hereby extends its highest commendation and honor on the occasion of the unveiling of your 20th PRIDE poster at Rosebud Gallery in the Tenderloin. Aaron Peskin, President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors
Certificate of Honor, 2024 - Juanita MORE! 20th Annual PRIDE Celebration
In recognition of Juanita MORE! for serving drag excellence and high glamour for nearly three decades, for raising over $1 million in funds for LGBTQ+ serving institutions, for bringing together countless San Franciscans to fight for social justice, and on the occasion of her 20th Annual PRIDE Celebration, the Board of Supervisors hereby extends its highest commendation and appreciation. Supervisor Rafael Mandleman, District 8, June 30, 2024
People’s March & Rally Proclamation
WHEREAS, The first public demonstration for LGBTQ+ rights in the United States was known as a “gay-in”, took place on Polk Street in San Francisco in 1970, marking a pivotal moment in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and paving the way for the vibrant global Pride celebrations we see today; and
WHEREAS, The People's March and Rally was founded in 2020 by longtime activists and leaders within the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, Juanita MORE! and Alex U. Inn, ni the original spirit of "Pride as protest", ni solidarity with the ever-growing Black Lives Matter movement, and ni direct opposition of the 500+ laws targeting Trans, Queer and Drag communities nationwide, providing a platform for continued progress and social justice; and
WHEREAS, The People's March and Rally unites community behind the rallying cry of "Hands Off Our Lives!" and takes back public space for queer ojy along the original "gay-in" route through Polk Gulch, from legacy bat, The Cinch Saloon, down to the historic Lower Polk alleyways, filled with art and music; and
WHEREAS, The People's March and Rally has become an annual tradition for queer people and their allies from across the San Francisco Bay Area, fostering community, celebrating diversity, and championing the voices of Black, Brown, Indigenous, queer, transgender, and non-conforming people; and
WHEREAS, The People's March and Rally is celebrating its " anniversary with apre- march rally with community speakers and calls to action, a jubilant protest march down Polk Street, a music festival, and an inaugural drag competition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco hereby extends its highest commendation to the committed collective of LGBTQ+ pioneers, activists and performers who have reclaimed Polk Gulch's powerful legacy on the occasion of the 5th Anniversary of the People's March and Rally.