I'm both flattered and delighted to announce the BLUF has been nominated in the X-Awards, a new event at Belgian Leatherpride to recognise organisations that have made a valuable contribution to the fetish scene.

It's a testament to the work of all our volunteers around the world, and the many members who have over the years made BLUF so well known that it's not just a club - it's almost synonymous with leather for many people, as a quick search on internet sites like eBay will show.

We've been nominated alongside some other great organisations: ECMC, Leder & Fetish Community from Germany, and Italy's LC Roma.

The winner will be decided by a public vote, held from Monday 7th to 14th of January, and the results announced on the 20th during Leatherpride in Antwerp.

You'll be able to vote at x-awards.com and I hope that, whomever you vote for, you'll take the time to recognise the hard work that so many people put into all the voluntary leather organisations that have been nominated.

Nigel.