Cookieboy88 has received a nomination for the 2026 XMA Europe Award for Male Streamer of the Year. The awards ceremony, which will conclude a series of industry events in Amsterdam, is scheduled for Sunday, September 13.
2026 XMA Europe Awards Overview
The 2026 XMA Europe Awards, presented by Fansly, have announced their nominees. This event, described as the adult industry’s biggest night on the continent, recognizes 980 nominees across 62 categories. The awards are set to take place on Sunday, September 13, in Amsterdam, serving as the grand finale to a series of industry events. These events include the XBIZ Amsterdam conference and the inaugural X3 Amsterdam.
XBIZ, the organizer of the awards, announced the nominees for the 2026 XMA Europe Awards on August 1, 2026. The XMA Europe Awards are the capstone of XBIZ’s fall event series in Amsterdam. Award categories for the 2026 edition were announced when pre-nominations opened on June 1, 2026. Industry members were able to cast their votes on XBIZ.net for all award categories starting Wednesday, August 5.
The XBIZ Awards, which were renamed XMAs Awards from 2025 onwards, are given annually to honor individuals, companies, performers, and products that play an essential part in the growth and success of adult films. XBIZ publisher and founder Alec Helmy stated that the awards were created out of the industry's desire for an awards event that encompasses all facets of the business, presents it professionally, and honors it with class. The awards have been compared to the international film and TV industry's Golden Globes. Organized by the adult industry trade magazine XBIZ, the awards were first given in 2003. Award nominations are submitted by clients, and winners are voted for by XBIZ staff, industry colleagues, and participating organizations. Originally, the awards recognized achievement in the online adult industry, but in recent years, video categories have been added. As of 2014, the number of specific award categories had expanded to include more than 150 award categories.
Cookieboy88's Nomination and Reaction
Cookieboy88 was nominated for the 2026 XMA Europe Award for Male Streamer of the Year. This nomination was announced on August 5, 2026, at 8:48 PM PDT. Upon learning of his nomination, Cookieboy88 stated, “Keep fighting, and don't give up.” Cookieboy88 can be followed on X.com.
Related Industry Developments
Several other industry developments have occurred in the months leading up to the 2026 XMA Europe Awards. On July 15, 2026, cam platform SinParty partnered with Honey Play Box to integrate the pleasure brand’s Vibe-Connect interactive camming software. This integration allows creators to engage fans and generate revenue through connected toys during and beyond livestreams.
On July 2, 2026, SinParty also added Lovense Stream Master capability, offering creators the ability to stream from virtually anywhere using only their mobile device. That same day, XBIZ Media announced that its 2027 January event series, which spans eight events, will be brought together under one roof at the JW Marriott L.A. Live from January 7-10, 2027. This move aims to create the adult industry’s epicenter for business, networking, and celebration.
Creator Allie Eve Knox officially launched the new safe-for-work (SFW) creator platform My Persona on June 30, 2026. Flirt4Free announced on June 26, 2026, that it would launch its Fourth of July "Big Bang Celebration" contest, running from July 1-4. Lovense officially launched its new Control Me feature on June 24, 2026, enabling creators to control their viewers’ devices at scale.
Earlier in the year, on May 27, 2026, the winners of the Eighth Annual Pornhub Awards were announced ahead of a ceremony held at Sunset Marquis in Los Angeles, sponsored by 1win. DarkFans updated its platform with a revamped interface and new features on May 18, 2026.
Key Facts
- Cookieboy88 is nominated for the 2026 XMA Europe Award for Male Streamer of the Year.
- The 2026 XMA Europe Awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, in Amsterdam.
- The awards are presented by Fansly and recognize 980 nominees across 62 categories.
- Voting for all award categories opened on XBIZ.net on August 5, 2026.
- The XMA Europe Awards will conclude a series of industry events, including the XBIZ Amsterdam conference and the inaugural X3 Amsterdam.
- The XBIZ Awards, renamed XMAs Awards from 2025, were first given in 2003.
