Pre-nominations are now open for the 2027 Trans Erotica Awards (TEAs), presented by Clips4Sale. The awards ceremony and related events are scheduled for March 12 and 14, 2027, in Hollywood, California.
Pre-Nomination Period and Eligibility
The pre-nomination period for the 2027 Trans Erotica Awards began on November 5, 2026, and will conclude on November 15, 2026. Submissions for pre-nominations are being accepted online.
Eligibility criteria for Best Performer pre-nominations require individuals to have appeared on a major website, DVD, or VOD release between November 1, 2025, and October 31, 2026. The same eligibility period applies to the Best Scene and Best DVD categories.
Category Adjustments and Industry Recognition
Kristel Penn, TEA executive producer, noted that the event is examining ways to tailor its categories to fit the current state of the adult content industry. Steven Grooby is expected to publish a blog detailing some of these additions and changes in the coming days.
The TEAs are described as a "premier event honoring trans excellence in adult entertainment." An event representative stated that "The TEAs remain a cornerstone event in the adult industry, highlighting the artistry, advocacy and visibility of trans performers."
Event Schedule and Venue
The 2027 Trans Erotica Awards weekend will feature multiple events in Hollywood, California. The Official Pre-Party is scheduled for March 12, 2027, at the Bardot nightclub. The awards ceremony itself will take place on March 14, 2027, at the Avalon Hollywood, a historic venue.
Comparison to Other Industry Awards
In other industry news, nominations have also opened for the 2027 NAB Technology Awards. These awards recognize contributions to broadcast engineering, digital leadership, and technological innovation. Honorees for the NAB Technology Awards will be recognized at the NAB Show, scheduled for April 4-7, 2027, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas.
The NAB Technology Awards include several categories:
- NAB Digital Leadership Award: This award honors an individual at a station, group, or network for demonstrating leadership in driving a broadcast business's digital success through the adoption and application of new and emerging technologies.
- Engineering Achievement Awards: These awards recognize individuals in radio and television categories whose accomplishments have made a lasting contribution to the broadcast industry.
- Technology Innovation Award: This award recognizes an organization for groundbreaking research and development in communications technology. Eligible technologies must demonstrate significant technical merit, be exhibited at NAB Show, and remain precommercial as of consideration.
John Clark, chief innovation officer and senior vice president of emerging technology at the National Association of Broadcasters, stated that "Innovation in broadcasting is driven by people who see what’s possible and turn ideas into solutions." He added that "With the NAB Technology Awards, we recognize the engineers, digital leaders and innovators whose work advances our industry and helps shape what comes next."
Nomination deadlines for the 2027 NAB Technology Awards are January 19, 2027, for the Digital Leadership Award and Engineering Achievement Awards, and March 1, 2027, for the Technology Innovation Award.
Key Facts
- Pre-nominations for the 2027 Trans Erotica Awards (TEAs) opened on November 5, 2026.
- The pre-nomination period for the TEAs concludes on November 15, 2026.
- The 2027 TEAs are presented by Clips4Sale.
- The Official Pre-Party for the TEAs is on March 12, 2027, at Bardot.
- The 2027 TEAs ceremony will take place on March 14, 2027, at the Avalon in Hollywood, California.
- Kristel Penn is the TEA executive producer.
- Steven Grooby is expected to publish a blog detailing category additions and changes for the TEAs.
