Our Erotic Journey (OEJ) executives James Guo and Scott Lipkin have received nominations for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards. Guo is nominated for Executive Leadership Award - Pleasure Products, while Lipkin is recognized in the Community Figure of the Year category.
2027 XBIZ Exec Awards Nominations
On November 6, 2026, Our Erotic Journey announced that two of its executives were nominated for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards. James Guo, the founder and director of Our Erotic Journey, is a nominee for the Executive Leadership Award - Pleasure Products. Scott Lipkin, an industry executive at OEJ, has been nominated for Community Figure of the Year.
The XBIZ Exec Awards, specifically the pleasure product and retail industry edition, are scheduled for January 9. These annual awards recognize individuals in the adult business community for their creativity, leadership, and career achievements across various industry roles. Voting for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards is currently open on XBIZ.net.
Guo commented on the nominations, stating that receiving the nomination alongside Lipkin is an honor. He expressed pride in the team's accomplishments and the relationships Lipkin has fostered within the industry. Guo also noted the company's efforts to be a dependable partner for customers and partners, and expressed appreciation for the industry's recognition and support.
According to a November 5, 2026 report, Guo's nomination for the Executive Leadership Award – Pleasure Products highlights his role in developing OEJ's product portfolio, strengthening distribution partnerships, and building its United States sales operation. Lipkin's nomination for Community Figure of the Year acknowledges his professional relationships within the pleasure products marketplace.
Previous Industry Recognition for OEJ and Lipkin
These 2027 XBIZ Exec Award nominations follow previous recognition for Our Erotic Journey and Scott Lipkin in 2026. On June 23, 2026, Our Erotic Journey received two nominations for the 2026 StorErotica Awards: 'Boutique Brand of the Year' and 'Account Executive of the Year' for Scott Lipkin. Adultfyi.com also reported on these nominations on June 26, 2026, noting that OEJ is also referred to as OEJ Novelty.
The 2026 StorErotica Awards were scheduled for July 14, to be held during the ANME Founders Show in Burbank, California. Voting for Our Erotic Journey in these awards was open through June 29, 2026.
Guo, as OEJ Director, expressed gratitude for the StorErotica nominations. He stated that the 'Boutique Brand of the Year' nomination was significant to the company, reflecting the identity OEJ has worked to build. Guo also described Lipkin's nomination as "incredibly well deserved," highlighting Lipkin's dedication, knowledge, and care in partner relationships. He expressed pride in both Lipkin and the company being honored.
Lipkin's 2026 StorErotica Award nomination for 'Account Executive of the Year' followed his win of the 2026 XBIZ Exec Award for 'Pleasure Product Account Exec of the Year'. This prior XBIZ Exec Award win underscored Lipkin's impact with partners nationwide and OEJ's growth.
The dual StorErotica nominations in 2026 were described as reflecting another strong year for OEJ, with the company continuing to expand its retail presence, strengthen distributor relationships, and increase the visibility of its product lines. This period of growth for OEJ was marked by expanding retail presence and product line visibility.
Key Facts
- Our Erotic Journey executives James Guo and Scott Lipkin are nominated for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards.
- James Guo is nominated for Executive Leadership Award - Pleasure Products.
- Scott Lipkin is nominated for Community Figure of the Year.
- The 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards are scheduled for January 9.
- Voting for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards is open on XBIZ.net.
- Our Erotic Journey and Scott Lipkin also received 2026 StorErotica Award nominations, and Lipkin won a 2026 XBIZ Exec Award.
