XBIZ has announced the nominees for the adult entertainment industry edition of the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards, with voting now open for industry members. These awards are set to be presented on Friday, January 8, 2027, as part of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremony in Los Angeles.

Nominees Revealed for 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards

The 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards recognize individuals for their creativity and leadership within the adult business community, celebrating career achievements across various industry roles. Nominees are selected based on factors including business acumen, community standing, and overall leadership.

Voting for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards commenced on October 27, 2026, on XBIZ.net and will continue through Friday, November 6, 2026.

Business Development Exec of the Year

Marketing Exec of the Year

Progressive Leadership Award

Community Figure of the Year

Brand Ambassador of the Year

Team Manager of the Year

  • Jeremy Babcock, ASGmax/Alpha Studio Group
  • Daniel Chura, Elegant Angel
  • Austin Fiascone, Skintertainment
  • Sana G., Pornhub
  • Kristi Greer, Segpay
  • Dennis Koning, Sansyl Group
  • Frank Petosa, Brazzers
  • Chase Straight, Stripchat
  • Ariel Vera, Reptyle/Paper Street Media
  • Christy Verville, Clips4sale

Executive Leadership Award

  • Colin Allerton, Adult Empire
  • Stephan Ball, Verifymy
  • Shay Efron, ImLive
  • Ryan Hogan, Aylo
  • Leah Koons, Fansly
  • Liz Rekevics, Streamate
  • Salima Sawani, Centro
  • Brandon Sirrico, Reptyle/Paper Street Media
  • Samuel Spencer, Vixen Media Group
  • Tim Valenti, Falcon / NakedSword

Businessperson of the Year

  • Kenny B., PAYSITE.com
  • Cathy Beardsley, Segpay
  • Stan Fiskin, Centro
  • Steve Grooby, Grooby
  • Mia Hyun, MobiusPay
  • Brad Mitchell, MojoHost
  • Clement Picquet, Bang
  • Mitch Platt, Vendo
  • Megan Stokes, NMG Management
  • Legrand Wolf, Carnal Media

Creator Businessperson of the Year

  • Banksie, BanksieTV
  • Pablo Ferrari, DarkFans
  • Seth Gamble, Lucid Flix
  • Ricky Johnson, Ricky's Room
  • Keiran Lee, Mr. Big Entertainment
  • MelRose Michaels, SexWorkCEO / SWR Data
  • Paulita Pappel, Lustery / Hardwerk
  • Siouxsie Q., Pig Machine
  • Holly Randall, Holly Randall Productions
  • Vicky Vette, VNA Girls Network

WIA Woman of the Year

  • Alison Boden, Free Speech Coalition
  • Erika Icon, The Rub PR
  • Alexzandra Kekesi, Pornhub
  • Leah Koons, Fansly
  • Shirley Lara, Chaturbate
  • Bree Mills, Adult Time
  • Reba Rocket, Take Down Piracy
  • Salima Sawani, Centro
  • Savannah Sly, New Moon Network
  • Megan Stokes, NMG Management

Event Details and Broader Context

The 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards are part of the annual XBIZ events series in Los Angeles. The Adult Entertainment edition is scheduled for January 8, 2027. A separate Pleasure & Retail edition of the XBIZ Exec Awards will take place on January 9, 2027.

The pre-nomination period for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards opened on October 7, 2026, and concluded on October 14, 2026. Industry members were invited to submit their pre-nominations via XBIZ.net.

These awards are organized by XBIZ Media Corp., which also oversees the XBIZ Awards, established in 2003 to recognize excellence across the adult entertainment industry, including performers, directors, producers, companies, and products in categories such as movies, production, digital media, and pleasure products.

Key Facts

  • The 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards nominees for the adult entertainment industry edition were announced on October 27, 2026.
  • Voting for the awards began on October 27, 2026, on XBIZ.net and concludes on November 6, 2026.
  • The awards ceremony for the Adult Entertainment edition is scheduled for January 8, 2027, in Los Angeles.
  • A separate Pleasure & Retail edition of the XBIZ Exec Awards will be held on January 9, 2027.
  • The pre-nomination period for the awards ran from October 7, 2026, to October 14, 2026.