Aviva, an adult performer from Ireland, has received a nomination for the 2026 XMA Europe Award for Trans Creator of the Year. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in Amsterdam on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Aviva's Nomination and the XMA Europe Awards
Aviva's nomination for Trans Creator of the Year was announced on August 5, 2026. The 2026 XMA Europe Awards, presented by Fansly, recognize 980 nominees across 62 categories. Peer voting for the awards is currently open on XBIZ.net.
The XMA Europe Awards are described as the adult industry’s biggest night on the continent. The annual ceremony is held in Amsterdam and spotlights excellence across Europe's adult entertainment landscape, celebrating performances, movies, and pleasure products. The 2025 Euro XMAs, for example, saw over 1,000 industry luminaries gather at Theater Amsterdam.
The 2026 XMA Europe Awards event on September 13 will serve as the grand finale to a series of industry events in Amsterdam. These events include the XBIZ Amsterdam conference and the inaugural X3 Amsterdam.
The XMA Awards Ecosystem
The XMA Awards, originally known as the XBIZ Awards, were first given in 2003. They were renamed XMAs Awards from 2025 onwards. These awards are presented annually to honor individuals, companies, performers, and products that contribute to the growth and success of adult films. XBIZ publisher and founder Alec Helmy described the awards as originating from the industry's desire for an event that encompasses all facets of the business and presents it professionally.
The XMA Awards have been likened to the international film and TV industry's Golden Globes. Organized by the adult industry trade magazine XBIZ, the award nominations are submitted by clients, and winners are voted for by XBIZ staff, industry colleagues, and participating organizations. Initially created to recognize achievement in the online adult industry, video categories have been added in recent years. As of 2014, the number of specific award categories had expanded to include more than 150.
Beyond the XMA Europe Awards, other XMA events include the main XMAs, which crowned stars in adult entertainment on January 21, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium. The XMA Creator Awards, presented by Fansly, also celebrated community and indie stardom on May 16, 2026, in Miami Beach.
Recent Industry Developments
The adult industry has seen several other notable developments in recent weeks. On August 5, 2026, Mia Macana made her Adult Time debut alongside Cami Strella in a Transfixed scene titled “Tonight's Not A Total Bust…”
Earlier in July, on July 22, 2026, Zariah Aura and Lexi Lore headlined the third volume of “TS Chronicles” from Mile High Media studio imprint TransSensual. Grazyeli Silva topped the 36th volume of director Joey Silvera’s “Trans-Active,” from Evil Angel, on July 20, 2026. Also on July 20, Clips4Sale (C4S) appointed Christy Verville as its new VP of creator success.
Other releases include Lilly Benz starring with Chris Epic in “Grooby Plumbing to the Rescue” from Grooby Girls on July 17, 2026. A new creator platform, Clips.com, officially launched on July 15, 2026. Kasey Kei, Bella Joie, and Hazel Grace starred in the Transfixed release "Ex-Couple’s Massage" on July 13, 2026. AEBN named Kasey Kei as its top trans star for the second quarter of 2026 on July 9, 2026. Victoria Grant also starred with Daniel Gainsbrook in "Seduced by the Belly Dancer" from TransAngels on July 9, 2026.
Key Facts
- Aviva, from Ireland, is nominated for the 2026 XMA Europe Award for Trans Creator of the Year.
- The 2026 XMA Europe Awards ceremony will be held in Amsterdam on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
- The awards are presented by Fansly and recognize 980 nominees across 62 categories.
- Peer voting for the awards is open on XBIZ.net.
- The XMA Europe Awards are part of a larger XMA Awards system, which includes the main XMAs and the XMA Creator Awards.
- The XMA Europe Awards event will conclude a series of industry events in Amsterdam, including the XBIZ Amsterdam conference and the X3 Amsterdam.
