Ashlin Hadden, founder of Essence Protection, has been nominated for the WIA Woman of the Year award at the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards. This nomination recognizes her work in providing insurance solutions for the U.S. adult industry through her specialized division, Essence Protection.
Ashlin Hadden and Essence Protection
Ashlin Hadden established Essence Protection as a dedicated division of Ashlin Hadden Insurance. The company launched less than a year ago and operates as a team of insurance brokers. Essence Protection specializes in offering coverage plans tailored for adult retailers, adult content creators, and businesses operating within the sexual wellness industry.
Hadden's nomination for the WIA Woman of the Year award at the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards highlights her contributions to the adult business community. The XBIZ Exec Awards acknowledge individuals for their creativity, leadership, and career achievements across various industry roles. Nominees are selected based on factors including business acumen, community standing, and overall leadership.
The 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards
The nomination for the WIA Woman of the Year award at the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards was announced on November 3, 2026. The pleasure product and retail industry edition of the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 9. This event will be held in conjunction with the XBIZ 2027 event series.
The 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards are presented by Svakom and its sister brand, Kaotik Labs. Voting for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards began on XBIZ.net and is open through Friday, November 6.
In addition to the nominated categories, the ceremony will feature the presentation of five special awards without nominees. These awards include the Brave Voice Award, Pulse of the People Award, Trusted Confidant Award, Heart of Gold Award, and Shining Spirit Award. These special awards aim to recognize the human impact behind professional success within the industry.
Other Nominees and Categories
The 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards include various categories recognizing professionals across the adult business community. Among the nominees announced for the pleasure product and retail industry edition are individuals in roles such as Retail Buyer of the Year and Distributor Account Exec of the Year.
Retail Buyer of the Year Nominees:
- Lindsay Allain, Pleasures N Treasures
- Amber Baxter, Fairvilla
- Jessica Beatty, Lion’s Den
- Rachel Bertoglio, Fascinations
- Amy Carnegie, Barnaby
- Rico DeRobles, Romantix
- Ali Ferreri, Hustler Hollywood
- Chris Fleiger, Nice & Naughty
- Sarah Franson, Adult Source
- Jennifer Graham, Coral Reef
- Signe Jarvis, Romeo & Juliet
- Dave McDaniel, Adam & Eve Stores
- Ionapearl Reid, Pleasure Chest
- Abe Rojas, Condoms To Go / Sara’s Secret
- Jourdan Smith, Starship Enterprises
Distributor Account Exec of the Year Nominees:
- Chris Armstrong, Holiday Products
- Crystal Bell, East Coast Ne
The annual XBIZ Exec Awards honor individuals from the adult business community for their creativity, leadership, and career achievements across various industry roles. Nominees are selected based on factors including business acumen, community standing, and overall leadership.
Key Facts
- Ashlin Hadden, founder of Essence Protection, is nominated for WIA Woman of the Year at the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards.
- Essence Protection, a division of Ashlin Hadden Insurance, specializes in insurance for adult retailers, content creators, and sexual wellness businesses.
- The 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards, presented by Svakom and Kaotik Labs, are scheduled for January 9.
- Voting for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards began on XBIZ.net and concludes on Friday, November 6.
- Five special awards, including the Brave Voice Award and Heart of Gold Award, will be presented without nominees.
