The 2026 XMA Europe Awards have announced their nominees, with Shadow Dimitri and Sabien DeMonia each receiving five nominations. The awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, in Amsterdam.
Shadow Dimitri Earns Five XMA Europe Nominations
Shadow Dimitri has garnered five XMA Europe Awards nominations, including a nod for Male Performer of the Year. The nominations were announced on August 28, 2026.
Dimitri also received four nominations for his scene work. He is nominated for Best Sex Scene – Vignette, alongside Clemence Audiard, for "No Way Back" from Clemence Crave. He secured two nominations for Best Sex Scene — Orgy/Group (Mixed): one with Anuskatzz, Kyra Sex, Darrell Deeps, Capitano Eric, Chris Liam, Lily Lu, Max Rajoy, Aaron Rock, Mick Shagger, and Mac Troy for "Blonde Bombshells and Inked Goddesses: A Wild Group Orgy" from Z-filmz, and another with Ella Hughes, Agatha Vega, and Terry Banks for "Knockout Babes Fuck Two Cops on Duty" from Blacked Raw.
Additionally, Dimitri is nominated for Best Sex Scene — Orgy/Group (Female-Led), with Clemence Audiard, Little Maly, and Jesus Reyes, also for "No Way Back" from Clemence Crave.
Dimitri expressed that these nominations hold significant meaning for him. He stated that his journey to becoming a finalist for Male Performer of the Year has been challenging and thanked those who have supported him. He also indicated that his best work is yet to come and expressed anticipation for the event in Amsterdam.
Sabien DeMonia Recognized with Five Nominations
Sabien DeMonia has also received five XMA Europe Awards nominations, spanning performer, creator, movie, group scene, and virtual reality categories. DeMonia is set to return to Amsterdam for the awards ceremony.
DeMonia is nominated for MILF Performer of the Year, a title she won in 2025. She is also nominated in the newly introduced Inked Creator of the Year category, which recognizes tattooed creators.
Her Evil Angel showcase, "Sabien DeMonia: Polish Fuck Machine," is nominated for Best All-Sex Movie. DeMonia, Little Maly, Jesus Reyes, and Leo Santos share a Best Sex Scene – Orgy/Group (Female-Led) nomination. She is also nominated in the Best Sex Scene – Virtual Reality category, alongside Kumi, Juicy Roxie, Jesse Squid, Dante Colle, and Mike Hell, for SexLikeReal/ThroattleVR’s "Boss Treatment From 3 Hot Asians."
DeMonia described the five nominations as incredible and expressed gratitude. She noted that "Polish Fuck Machine" is her first performer and director showcase, representing a larger body of work than her previous projects. She considers it possibly the most important achievement of her career and expressed excitement about its potential to win. As a director, DeMonia stated her intention to focus on gonzo showcases built around European stars. She also expressed happiness about her nominations for MILF Performer of the Year and Inked Creator of the Year.
XMA Europe Awards Event Details
The 2026 XMA Europe Awards are presented by Fansly and will recognize 980 nominees across 62 categories. The red-carpet event is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, in Amsterdam. This ceremony will conclude a series of industry events, including the XBIZ Amsterdam conference and the inaugural X3 Amsterdam.
Industry members were able to cast their votes on XBIZ.net for all award categories starting Wednesday, August 5.
Key Facts
- Shadow Dimitri received five XMA Europe Awards nominations, including Male Performer of the Year.
- Sabien DeMonia also received five XMA Europe Awards nominations, including MILF Performer of the Year and Inked Creator of the Year.
- The 2026 XMA Europe Awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, in Amsterdam.
- The awards will serve as the grand finale to industry events including XBIZ Amsterdam conference and X3 Amsterdam.
- Fan voting for all award categories opened on Wednesday, August 5, on XBIZ.net.
- The XMA Europe Awards recognize 980 nominees across 62 categories.
