HayleeX has received a nomination for the 2026 XMA Europe Award for Female Streamer of the Year, with peer voting now open for the awards set to take place in Amsterdam on Sunday, September 13.
The nomination was announced on August 6, 2026, at 11:49 AM PDT. HayleeX expressed honor at the recognition by XBIZ, thanking fans, collaborators, and all who have been part of her journey. The 2026 XMA Europe Awards will serve as the grand finale to a series of industry events in Amsterdam, including the XBIZ Amsterdam conference and the inaugural X3 Amsterdam.
2026 XMA Europe Awards Overview
XBIZ announced the nominees for the 2026 XMA Europe Awards on August 1, 2026. This event is described as the adult industry’s biggest night on the continent and is presented by Fansly, a creator platform. The awards recognize 980 nominees across 62 categories. The ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, in Amsterdam.
The XMA Europe Awards are part of a larger series of industry events in Amsterdam, which also include the XBIZ Amsterdam conference and the first X3 Amsterdam. Peer voting for all award categories commenced on Wednesday, August 5, on XBIZ.net. The 2025 Euro XMAs, held on September 8, 2025, at Theater Amsterdam, saw over 1,000 industry luminaries in attendance.
The XMA organizers announced the award categories for the 2026 edition of the European event on June 1, 2026. This event is presented by Fansly and is considered the capstone of XBIZ’s fall event series in Amsterdam. The XBIZ Awards, renamed XMAs Awards from 2025, are given annually to honor individuals, companies, performers, and products that contribute to the growth and success of adult films. These awards were first presented in 2003 and are organized by the adult industry trade magazine XBIZ. Nominations are submitted by clients, and winners are determined by votes from XBIZ staff, industry colleagues, and participating organizations. The awards initially recognized achievements in the online adult industry, with video categories added in recent years. As of 2014, there were over 150 award categories.
Industry Developments and Related Events
Several other industry developments have been reported in recent months. On August 6, 2026, DreamCam launched its "Lucky August" campaign for streamers, which will run until August 31. SinParty, a cam platform, integrated Honey Play Box's Vibe-Connect interactive camming software on July 15, 2026. 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, enabling creators to stream from various locations using only a mobile device.
XBIZ Media announced on July 2, 2026, that its 2027 January event series, which spans eight events, will be held at the JW Marriott L.A. Live from January 7-10, 2027. This move aims to consolidate the series under one roof, creating a central hub for adult industry business, networking, and celebration. Creator Allie Eve Knox officially launched a new safe-for-work (SFW) creator platform called My Persona on June 30, 2026. Flirt4Free launched its Fourth of July "Big Bang Celebration" contest, which ran from July 1-4, as announced on June 26, 2026. Lovense introduced its new Control Me feature on June 24, 2026, allowing creators to control viewers’ devices at scale. The winners of the Eighth Annual Pornhub Awards were announced on May 27, 2026, ahead of a ceremony sponsored by 1win at Sunset Marquis in Los Angeles.
The 2026 XMAs, described as the Adult Industry’s Biggest Night®, took place on January 21, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium. The 2026 XMA Creator Awards, presented by Fansly, were held on May 16, 2026, at M2 in Miami Beach.
Key Facts
- HayleeX nominated for 2026 XMA Europe Award for Female Streamer of the Year.
- Awards ceremony scheduled for Sunday, September 13, in Amsterdam.
- Peer voting for all award categories opened on XBIZ.net on August 5, 2026.
- The 2026 XMA Europe Awards recognize 980 nominees across 62 categories.
- The event is presented by Fansly and is the grand finale to a series of industry events in Amsterdam.
- XBIZ Awards were renamed XMAs Awards from 2025.
