Wicked Sensual Care has received four nominations for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards, with company executives recognized across multiple categories. The nominations include Founder/President Steve Orenstein for Businessperson of the Year and Jessica Drake for Community Figure of the Year.
Wicked Sensual Care Executives Recognized
On November 10, 2026, Wicked Sensual Care announced that four of its executives have been nominated for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards. These awards honor individuals in the pleasure product and retail industry for their creativity and leadership, acknowledging career achievements across various prominent industry roles.
Steve Orenstein, Founder/President of Wicked Sensual Care, has been nominated for Businessperson of the Year. Jessica Drake, Resident Sex Educator and Brand Strategist, is a nominee for Community Figure of the Year. Senior Account Executive Nicole Talley received a nomination for Road Warrior of the Year, and Director of Business Development Cassie Pendleton is up for Brand Ambassador of the Year.
The 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards are scheduled to be presented in January 2027 as part of the XBIZ events series in Los Angeles. The Pleasure & Retail edition of the XBIZ Exec Awards will take place on January 9, 2027.
Previous Nominations and Industry Recognition
This marks the second consecutive year that Wicked Sensual Care has earned four XBIZ Exec Awards nominations. In 2022, Wicked Sensual Care received five 2023 XBIZ Awards and XBIZ Exec Awards nominations. The company, then in its tenth year of business, was nominated for Sex Lubricant Company of the Year. Teasers Fresh Fruit Mix, a collection of travel-sized packets, received a nomination for Sex Lubricant of the Year.
Cassie Pendleton, then Marketing Director for Wicked Sensual Care, commented on the company's recognition for Sex Lubricant Company of the Year and Sex Lubricant of the Year by XBIZ. Jessica Drake, in her role as Resident Sex Educator and Brand Strategist, was nominated for Sexpert of the Year in the 2023 XBIZ Awards, acknowledging her work as a sexual wellness educator and sex worker rights activist.
The XBIZ Exec Awards recognize career achievements in the adult industry. Nominees are selected based on factors including business acumen, community standing, and overall leadership. The awards celebrate exceptional career achievement across a wide variety of prominent industry roles.
Voting and Event Details
Voting for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards opened on October 27, 2026, and concluded on November 6, 2026. The nominees for the pleasure product and retail industry edition of the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards were announced by XBIZ on October 28, 2026. The awards are presented by Svakom and Kaotik Labs.
The annual XBIZ Exec Awards honor individuals for their outstanding creativity and leadership within the adult business community. The Adult Entertainment edition of the XBIZ Exec Awards is set for January 8, 2027.
For more information, Wicked Sensual Care can be visited at WickedSensualCare and followed on X.com.
Key Facts
- Wicked Sensual Care received four nominations for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards.
- Steve Orenstein, Founder/President, is nominated for Businessperson of the Year.
- Jessica Drake is nominated for Community Figure of the Year.
- Nicole Talley, Senior Account Executive, is nominated for Road Warrior of the Year.
- Cassie Pendleton, Director of Business Development, is nominated for Brand Ambassador of the Year.
- The 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards Pleasure & Retail edition will be presented on January 9, 2027, in Los Angeles.
