Mr. Bear Netherlands 2026

Ronald Mol describes himself as a rainbow megaphone.
Among other things, he has been involved in the #IKBENHETZAT campaign, was editor-in-chief of Gaykrant, and is currently setting up QueerNieuws.nl.

He himself has been out of the closet for 20 years this year, but he remembers all too well how difficult he found it.

He is therefore eager to know from the new Mr. Bear 2026 how he plans to advocate for the new generation of queers, regardless of whether they are Cubs, Otters, or trans kids.

Hi, my name is Arthur and I am Mr Bear NL 2025.
I have been asked to be a judge for the Mr Bear 2026 competition.

I am looking for someone who embodies the philosophy of the bears, who is ready to make our community shine as a whole. To me, a Mr Bear must be open, relaxed enough to speak in front of a group and to socialise with strangers. He must be able to clearly articulate his goals.

Many qualities, but hey, I want my sash-son to become the best!

Elected Mr. Bear Belgium last October, Pavel is committed to promoting a vision of the bear community that actively stands in solidarity with all minorities.

Previously co-president of Prisme, the Walloon federation of LGBTQIA+ associations, and of Crible, an association dedicated to dismantling gender stereotypes, he draws on these experiences to develop the Carebear Initiative, a collective of volunteer bears in service of these minorities.

Hello, my name is Yannick. I am the current Mr. Bear Luxembourg 2026.

I believe in contributing wherever I can make a meaningful difference. Politically active on local, regional, and national levels, and involved in the trade union youth movement, I work to promote equality, solidarity, and social justice while advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community and broader social issues.

I value open-mindedness and a genuine willingness to engage with and support the community. For me, a candidate must be able to demonstrate that their motivation goes beyond the title and sash, and that they are truly committed to making a positive impact.

I am Max Groen, 59 years old,
he/him - they/them

Amsterdam Based
Working at Mister B since 1999
Co-hosting the Trans Social at Darklands since 2019
Nominated “Person of the Year” Darklands 2026
Member of Fetish Pride 2024/2025
Spreading the love of BDSM through small workshops
Sadist with a sense of humor.
E-Stim geek.

What I look for in a candidate is authenticity, perspective, curiosity, and the ability to connect with others (among other things) 🙂 Someone who isn’t afraid to ask questions.