Pre-nominations are now open for the 2027 GayVN Awards, with industry members invited to submit movies, scenes, and performers for consideration. The submission period began on August 15, 2026, and will conclude on September 15, 2026.
2027 GayVN Awards Pre-Nomination Details
Adult industry members can submit pre-nominations for the 2027 GayVN Awards Show via the redesigned Pre-Nomination Site at submissions.avn.com. The deadline for these submissions is September 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., with no extensions planned. Content submitted for consideration must be commercially released by September 30, 2026.
Individuals who have previously been approved to use the Pre-Nomination Site can access it with their existing login. New users must apply for access. Questions regarding the Pre-Nominations Site can be directed to AVN managing editor Peter Warren.
Physical copies of submitted productions are also accepted. Producers are asked to deliver two copies of each submitted title to the AVN office by September 30, 2026. The mailing address for these submissions is AVN Media Network, Attn: GayVN Nominations, 9400 Penfield Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311.
Pre-nominations are also open for the 2027 AVN Awards, and industry members can request access to submit for that event using the same application form. Complete eligibility rules for the GayVN Video & Web categories are available online.
Award Categories and Event Information
The 2027 GayVN Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on January 21, 2027, in Las Vegas. The event will be held at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, located at 4455 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89169. Doors open at 9:30 PM, with the GayVN Awards Red Carpet scheduled for 8:30 PM. Attendees must be 18 years or older to attend. AVN Media Network is the top organizer for the event. Tickets are non-refundable, and sales are final.
The categories for the 2027 GayVN Awards are subject to change at the GayVN Awards committee’s discretion. The current list of categories includes:
- Best Actor
- Best Actor - Featurette
- Best All-Sex Movie
- Best Bi Sex Scene
- Best Directing - Feature
- Best Directing - Non-Feature
- Best Directing - Featurette
- Best Double-Penetration Sex Scene
- Best Duo Sex Scene
- Best Feature
- Best Featurette
- Best Fetish Scene
- Best Fourgy Scene
- Best Group Sex Scene
- Best Oral Sex Scene
- Best Newcomer
- Best Screenplay
- Best Supporting Actor
- Best Three-Way Sex Scene
- Performer of the Year
For comparison, the 2026 GayVN Awards, which took place on January 22 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, included 22 categories. These categories were: Best Actor, Best Leading Actor – Featurette, Best All-Sex Movie, Best Bi Sex Scene, Best Directing – Feature, Best Directing – Non-Feature, Best Directing – Featurette, Best Double-Penetration Sex Scene, Best Duo Sex Scene, Best Feature, Best Featurette, Best Fetish Scene, Best Group Sex Scene, Best Oral Sex Scene, Best Virtual Reality Sex Scene, Best Newcomer, Best Screenplay, Best Screenplay – Featurette, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actor – Featurette, Best Three-Way Sex Scene, and Performer of the Year. The pre-nom period for the fan-voted awards for 2026 was scheduled to open later in that year.
Related AVN Awards Event
The AVN Awards Show 2027 is scheduled for Saturday, January 23, 2027, at the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. The event will run from 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM PST, with doors opening early for red carpet arrivals. General Admission Upper Balcony tickets are priced at $207.92. A Golden Ticket Package is available for $1,153.93, which includes one seat on the first floor, three drink tickets, early access to the show and happy hour with nominees at the red carpet event, and entrance to the official AVN Awards After Party. The ceremony typically lasts three hours and features live musical acts and award presentations. The AVN Awards recognize performers, directors, and productions across more than 100 categories.
Key Facts
- Pre-nominations for the 2027 GayVN Awards opened on August 15, 2026.
- The pre-nomination deadline is September 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
- Submitted material must be commercially released by September 30, 2026.
- The 2027 GayVN Awards ceremony will be held on January 21, 2027, at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
- The event starts at 9:30 PM, with red carpet at 8:30 PM, and attendees must be 18 or older.
- Pre-nominations are also open for the 2027 AVN Awards, scheduled for January 23, 2027.
