BARCELONA — Blisss.company brand manager and industry veteran Sabrina Deep is celebrating her nomination from the 2022 XBIZ Exec Awards, online edition, as “Brand Ambassador of the Year.”

Nominees were selected based on several success factors including leadership, business acumen, community influence and overall career achievement as submitted by members of the adult industry via XBIZ.net.

Voting for the 2022 XBIZ Exec Awards is now open. Industry members may cast their votes here.

“It is an honor to have my name alongside the same people from whom I drew the most inspiration to do my job at its best,” Deep said. “Managing a brand and increasing its awareness is not something that can be improvised, and having my past year’s hard work recognized by industry professionals makes me incredibly proud and grateful.”

“I consider this a really prestigious achievement,” Deep continued. “No matter how good a brand’s product or service, the core of a business remains its customers’ loyalty. To me, understanding our customer’s needs and identifying the related pain points is preparatory to the quality of the service provided, because it improves that quality and it transforms the service into a real solution. I want to thank everybody who nominated me and of course all the team at Blisss.company who gave me the opportunity to measure myself in a business operational position after many years spent on set.”

The XBIZ Exec Awards will be presented as part of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremonies, with the online industry edition hosted on Jan. 5 in conjunction with the XBIZ L.A. conference and the retail edition on Jan. 11 during the ANME/XBIZ Show.

Find Sabrina Deep on Twitter and contact her at sabrina@blisss.company.

For the complete list of nominees, click here.

LOS ANGELES — Maitland Ward has received five nominations from the 2022 XBIZ Awards in the categories of “Best Lead Acting,” “Best Feature Sex Scene,” “Best Performer Showcase Sex Scene, “Premium Social Media Star of the Year” and “Performer Showcase of the Year.”

Her “Feature Sex Scene” nod, from Deeper’s “Muse 2,” is shared with Alex Jones, Danny Mountain, Rob Piper and Will Pounder.

“The tense drama, a highly ambitious project from director Kayden Kross that, according to Ward, comprised 12 days of shooting, a 75-page script and 750 lines of dialogue for her to memorize, was honored with eight XBIZ nominations in total,” noted a rep.

Ward’s nod for “Best Performer Showcase Sex Scene” is for “Mistress Maitland 2” and shared with Lulu Chu, Isiah Maxwell, April Olsen and Jasmine Wilde.

“Much gratitude and thanks to XBIZ, Kayden, the team at Deeper and my fans and social followers who have supported me in the nearly three years I have been in the industry,” Ward said. “Every day I show up to work is a new opportunity to create amazing performances with the best people in the business.”

“I’m so incredibly lucky and I know it,” she added.

The 2022 XBIZ Awards will crown the best-of-the-best in adult Sunday, Jan. 9 at the historic Hollywood Palladium. Voting begins Wednesday, Nov. 24; click here for a full list of nominees.

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DALLAS — Sliquid is pleased to announce two nominations from the 2022 XBIZ Awards, including “Sex Lubricant Company of the Year.”

The company is also contending for “Sensual Bath & Body Product of the Year” for its newly released hydrating body lotion, Sliquid Soothe.

Sliquid Soothe is described as “a moisture-rich lotion that has been infused with natural mango and shea butters, olive oil and other essential oils that heal and support the body’s largest and most vulnerable organ, our skin,” noted a rep. “This luxurious, non-greasy body lotion absorbs quickly, without residue, resulting in hydration that leaves your skin supple and smelling delicious.”

Company founder and CEO Dean Elliott noted the recognition is “the perfect way to end our year on a high note.”

“The past 12 months have proven to be a challenge, but we were able to successfully launch Soothe to great interest across the industry, as well as continue shipping Sliquid lubricants to our customers across the globe,” he said.

“We couldn’t continue to be a successful brand without the dedication of the Sliquid team, our retail and distribution partners and the love and support we get from our friends at XBIZ,” added Elliott. “We appreciate this honor and look forward to an exciting and, hopefully, successful awards ceremony. Good luck to all of our fellow nominees.”

In related news, Sliquid is celebrating two nominations from the 2022 XBIZ Exec Awards, retail edition, for Senior VP Colin Roy and for Elliott.

The 2022 XBIZ Awards will crown the best-of-the-best in adult Sunday, Jan. 9 at the historic Hollywood Palladium; select pleasure product and retail categories will be presented on Jan. 11 during the ANME/XBIZ Show.

Voting begins Wednesday, Nov. 24; click here for a full list of nominees.

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TAMPA, Fla. — For Thanksgiving Week, Roxie Rae has released five new fetish clips featuring Honey Dew, Dacey Harlot, Rennadel Ryder, Tylee Texas and Rae herself.

Rae and Harlot enjoy pre-threesome fun for Roxie Rae Fetish. “They want to make sure you last long, so follow along with their JOI so you can be fresh and ready for them,” teased a rep.

Elsewhere, for The Foot Fantasy, “Remy tells Honey that she doesn’t know what ‘foot worship’ is and Honey shows her by sucking and licking Remy’s pretty toes and feet,” the rep said.

“Rennadel is up for some solo fun for Best Wedgies. As she’s lying in bed, playing with her panties, she decides to up the fun with her vibrator to increase her pleasure. Finally, on Karate Domination, Tylee is over at the dojo and ready to earn her yellow belt by taking you down,” added the rep. “Her strong chops and kicks will have you humiliated by your weakness.”

In related news, Rae has updated RoxieRaeFetishQueen.com with a new clip.

“Roxie can’t wait to play with you, as you watch her give herself a wedgie,” the rep explained. “She sees you get hard, but there’s no jerking-off for you today. Roxie will keep playing with herself, but if she sees you touching, she will stop.”

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LOS ANGELES — Kimber Woods has returned to adult and signed for representation with OC Modeling.

The XBIZ-nominated Woods has worked for a number of studios, among them Tushy, Jules Jordan, Evil Angel, Twistys, HardX, Digital Playground, Wicked Pictures, Naughty America, Hustler, Team Skeet, Elegant Angel and Girlfriends Films.

“I’m so excited to be back and in the best shape of my life. I’m ready to work with all the top studios again and the new ones that have been established while I was taking a break. I can’t wait to perform again, do a lot of firsts,and show off my new physique. I missed everyone so much, and I really feel like anything and everything is possible now,” Woods enthused.

Sandra McCarthy, co-owner of OC Modeling, expressed excitement at the performer’s return.

“We’ve always loved working with Kimber and so happy she’s back with us. Even while she was gone, she was still a part of the family,” McCarthy said. “She looks incredible, and we’ve got a lot of plans for her and her career.”

Click here for Woods’ agency profile, which includes new photos.

Follow Kimber Woods on Twitter and find her social media links here.

BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Eldorado Trading Company has received two nominations from the 2022 XBIZ Awards in the categories of “Distributor of the Year” and “Retail Education Program of the Year.”

“The taboo nature of sexual health and pleasure products necessitates bold creativity if we hope to leverage social media to engage with our customers, build brand presence, and drive core business objectives,” Marketing Communications Strategist Dianna Stratton said. “We greatly appreciate the recognition for our successful educational efforts on mainstream channels.”

Preston Garland, Eldorado’s VP, also took a moment to celebrate the company’s recognition.

“It continues to be an honor every time Eldorado is nominated for this distinguished award. These unprecedented times have challenged us all to find modern ways to be the best partner possible,” Garland said. “We are proud of our employee’s dedication to provide excellent service to our vendor and retail customers.”

A rep offered the company’s congratulations to all of the nominees.

“Eldorado is especially grateful for our manufacturer and customer partners for their longstanding support,” they added.

The 2022 XBIZ Awards will crown the best-of-the-best in adult Sunday, Jan. 9 at the historic Hollywood Palladium. Voting begins Wednesday, Nov. 24; click here for a full list of nominees.

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ONTARIO, Calif. — CalExotics is tub-thumping three nominations from the 2022 XBIZ Exec Awards, retail edition, for Nichole Grossmann as “Marketing Executive of the Year” and Austin Ferdinand as a contender for the “Senior Leadership Award,” while Founder and CEO Susan Colvin was cited as “Businesswoman of the Year.”

Nominees were selected based on several success factors including leadership, business acumen, community influence and overall career achievement as submitted by members of the adult industry via XBIZ.net.

Voting for the 2022 XBIZ Exec Awards is now open. Industry members may cast their votes here.

“The last two years have been a true testament to the hard work and dedication of the CalExotics team. We’ve worked extremely hard for our customers, and I believe these nominations are an indication to that,” Colvin said. “Congratulations to the CalExotics team; you deserve to be recognized.”

“We appreciate and value the support of our customers and friends; please continue to support us by voting for CalExotics,” she added.

Grossmann noted, “The XBIZ Exec Awards are incredibly meaningful because they honor the hardworking individuals behind a brand. The nominees are extremely dedicated to not only their company but the industry overall. I am proud to be nominated among so many incredible people.”

The XBIZ Exec Awards will be presented as part of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremonies, with the online industry edition hosted on Jan. 5 in conjunction with the XBIZ L.A. conference and the retail edition on Jan. 11 during the ANME/XBIZ Show.

Find CalExotics online and on Twitter.

For the complete list of nominees, click here.

LOS ANGELES — Rachael Cavalli will make her Compound Media debut this Monday when she appears on the “Chrissie Mayr’s Wet Spot,” several days after her Saturday night feature headlining gig at Sapphire 60 gentlemen’s club.

“Chrissie’s show often features some of the biggest names in the adult film industry, including Kendra Sunderland, Dillion Harper, Nicole Aniston, Jayden Cole, Juelz Ventura and Jessy Dubai,” a rep said.

In addition to Cavalli, upcoming guests include Elsa Jean (Nov. 29), Trinity St Clair (Dec. 13) and Melody Marks (also Dec. 13).

“Chrissie Mayr’s Wet Spot” streams live on CompoundMedia.com at 4:30 p.m. (PST).

Follow Rachael Cavalli and Chrissie Mayr on Twitter for updates.

LOS ANGELES — Lulu Chu is celebrating two nominations from the 2022 XBIZ Awards in the categories of “Female Performer of the Year” and “Best Sex Scene” for “Mistress Maitland 2” from Deeper starring April Olsen, Maitland Ward, Jasmine Wilde and Isiah Maxwell.

“I was completely surprised by my nominations. First, Kayden Kross and the crew over at the Deeper deserve all the kudos for always putting out such amazing scenes and including me in them,” Chu said. “Second, thank you, XBIZ, for my ‘Female Performer of the Year’ nomination. It feels so good to have hard work recognized.”

The 2022 XBIZ Awards will crown the best-of-the-best in adult Sunday, Jan. 9 at the historic Hollywood Palladium. Voting begins Wednesday, Nov. 24; click here for a full list of nominees.

Lulu Chu is a Reality Kings contract star; they are repped by East Coast Talents.

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