Mr. Boston Bear & Mr. Boston Cub
Representing the Community
Mass Bears and Cubs holds a competition in the Fall of each year to select a Mr. Boston Bear and/or Mr. Boston Cub titleholder to represent the MBC Community. Over the past decade, these amazing men have not only represented us at social happenings, but have organized and participated in many events benefiting the LGBTQ+ community.
Mr. Boston Bear 2026
Ali Ibrahim
Past Mass Bears & Cubs Titleholders
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Nick Lorenzen
Boston Bear 2025
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Henry Paquin
Boston Bear 2024
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Jared Fox
Boston Bear 2020
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Jay Saulnier
Boston Cub 2019
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Alex Spearman
Boston Bear 2019
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Arthur Otolo
Boston Cub 2018
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Michael Cody
Boston Bear 2016
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Ryan Mahoney
Boston Cub 2016
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Steven Pereira
Boston Bear 2014
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Chad Brennan
Boston Bear 2013
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Mark Butler
Boston Bear 2012
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Stephen Hogan
Boston Bear 2011
History of the Competition
With the founding of our predecessor group, Mass Bearz, in 2011, the first Mr. Boston Bear competition was held. Through the years, the competition has been produced by Mass Bears and Cubs, and now Mass Bears and Cubs, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation.
Stephen was the first Mr. Boston Bear, selected in 2011. As part of his role as titleholder, Stephen spearheaded his signature event and helped raise cash and collect toys for children born with HIV/AIDS during the holiday season. Stephen also assisted in organizing the presence of 0the Boston Bear Community in Boston Pride 2012 festivities for the first time in over a decade, marching in the Boston Pride Parade. He remains active in the community and has served as an em-cee and as a judge of the Mr. Boston Bear/Cub competitions over the years.
Stephen Hogan, Mr. Boston Bear 2011
Originally, the competition was for the title of Mr. Boston Bear. However, in 2016, a new component was added, Mr. Boston Cub, and the competition consisted of two groups, one competing for the Bear title, and the other group competing for the Cub title.
The competition was traditionally held in the late summer/early fall, with the winner holding that year’s title. However, in 2017, while the competition continued to be held in the fall, the winner was granted the title for the following year, and this system remains in place to date. As a result, there was no Mr. Boston Bear 2017 title holder.
As Mr. Boston Cub 2018, Arthur was a role model in the Bear Community. He has previously served on the board of Mass Bears and Cubs. During his title year, he volunteered, raised funds, and represented the group at social events. He was instrumental in producing a fund raising event benefiting Samaritans, Inc., in honor of our friend, Clifton Mueller, in addition to volunteering his time at My Brother’s Table and The Boston Living Center. Arthur continues to be involved in making the Bear Community and the greater LGBTQ+ Community a better and safer place for all of us.
Arthur Otolo, Mr. Boston Cub 2018
For 2019, there were two title holders, Mr. Boston Bear and Mr. Boston Cub, with Alex representing the community during the first half of the year before he relocated to the Washington, DC, area, and Jay representing the community for the second half of the year.
Alex Spearman, Mr. Boston Bear 2019, did an excellent job engaging the community and assisting those in need. He participated in furthering community causes and raising money for Boston GLASS, Cradles to Crayons, Men of Melanin Magic, and others. Alex received an amazing out-of-state professional opportunity, and although he left Boston mid-year 2019, he remains in touch with his friends and the Bear Community here in Boston.
Alex Spearman, Mr. Boston Bear 2019
Mr. Boston Cub 2019, Jay Saulnier, served as MBC’s representative to the Bear Community for the second half of 2019 and assisted in producing the annual Holiday Toy Drive which benefited Solutions At Work. Jay started serving on the Governing Board of the MBC Association in November, 2018, and is now a member of the MBC Corporate Board, continuing his service to the Bear Community.
Jay Saulnier, Mr. Boston Cub 2019
Compete for Mr. Boston Bear/Cub 2027
Information for the 2027 competition will be posted soon. Join our email list to stay tuned!