LOS ANGELES — XBIZ is pleased to announce the nominees for the adult entertainment industry edition of the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards, set to be presented as part of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremony on Friday, Jan. 8, in conjunction with the XBIZ 2027 event series.

The annual XBIZ Exec Awards honor the best of the best from the adult business community for their outstanding creativity and leadership, celebrating exceptional career achievement across a wide variety of prominent industry roles. Nominees are selected based on a range of success factors, including business acumen, community standing and overall leadership.

Voting for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards begins today on XBIZ.net and continues through Friday, Nov. 6.

Continuing a new tradition, five special awards recognizing the human impact behind professional success will be presented at the ceremony without nominees: the Brave Voice Award, Pulse of the People Award, Trusted Confidant Award, Heart of Gold Award and Shining Spirit Award.

Without further ado, the nominees for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards are:

Business Development Exec of the Year

• Andra Chirnogeanu, CAM4
• Jessica H., BranditScan / YourVids
• Jasmine James, Fleshlight
• Rhonda Kratz, Chaturbate
• Andreas L., Inflowww
• Matthew Mund, MobiusPay
• Natalie Pannon, MojoHost
• Chris Rodgers, Payze
• Ryan Wayne, Adult Empire Cash
• Danny Whitehorne, YOTI

Marketing Exec of the Year

• Nathalie B., BongaCams
• Alan Breslaw, Carnal Media
• Camille Clouvel, Dorcel
• Sara Diaz, DarkFans
• Bruce Friedman, Adult Site Broker
• Stephanie Harrison, Vixen Media Group
• Ashley Jacobs, CAM4
• Steve Legos, Bang
• Alex Lirette, Teasy Agency
• Jessica M., Stripchat
• Christophe Peyras, Streamate
• Ben Rush, Falcon / NakedSword
• Dustin Rybka, ProDX Health
• Olivier Tremblay, FansRevenue
• Michael Woodside, Aylo

Progressive Leadership Award

• Daniel Abramovich, VR Bangers
• Dominic Ford, JustFor.fans
• Alex G., SextPanther
• Julia Grandi, Julmodels
• Alexzandra Kekesi, Pornhub
• Andreas Kogelnik, ProDx Health
• Shirley Lara, Chaturbate
• Anna Lee, Utherverse
• Gino Sciretta, BranditScan/YourVids
• Mike Stabile, SWR Data

Community Figure of the Year

• Sasha Bee, EPA United
• Jamey Bell, PASS
• Michael Fattorosi, AdultBizLaw
• Tim Henning, ASACP
• Ricci Levy, Woodhull Foundation
• Kristel Penn, Ikigai Marketing / Grooby
• Corey Silverstein, Silverstein Legal
• Leya Tanit, Pineapple Support
• Larry Walters, Walters Law Group
• Nick Zargarpour, Zargarpour Law

Brand Ambassador of the Year

• Jonathan Corona, MobiusPay
• Cathy M., SextPanther
• Nikki Night, Stripchat
• Natasha Pierson, Chaturbate
• Sherry Rodney, Fansly
• Maya Romero, PAYSITE.com
• Freedom Taylor, Pornhub
• Rae Threat, APClips
• Andy Wullmer, CreatorTraffic
• Chris Youngs, Paxum

Team Manager of the Year

• Jeremy Babcock, ASGmax/Alpha Studio Group
• Daniel Chura, Elegant Angel
• Austin Fiascone, Skintertainment
• Sana G., Pornhub
• Kristi Greer, Segpay
• Dennis Koning, Sansyl Group
• Frank Petosa, Brazzers
• Chase Straight, Stripchat
• Ariel Vera, Reptyle/Paper Street Media
• Christy Verville, Clips4sale

Executive Leadership Award

• Colin Allerton, Adult Empire
• Stephan Ball, Verifymy
• Shay Efron, ImLive
• Ryan Hogan, Aylo
• Leah Koons, Fansly
• Liz Rekevics, Streamate
• Salima Sawani, Centro
• Brandon Sirrico, Reptyle/Paper Street Media
• Samuel Spencer, Vixen Media Group
• Tim Valenti, Falcon / NakedSword

Businessperson of the Year

• Kenny B., PAYSITE.com
• Cathy Beardsley, Segpay
• Stan Fiskin, Centro
• Steve Grooby, Grooby
• Mia Hyun, MobiusPay
• Brad Mitchell, MojoHost
• Clement Picquet, Bang
• Mitch Platt, Vendo
• Megan Stokes, NMG Management
• Legrand Wolf, Carnal Media

Creator Businessperson of the Year

• Banksie, BanksieTV
• Pablo Ferrari, DarkFans
• Seth Gamble, Lucid Flix
• Ricky Johnson, Ricky’s Room
• Keiran Lee, Mr. Big Entertainment
• MelRose Michaels, SexWorkCEO / SWR Data
• Paulita Pappel, Lustery / Hardwerk
• Siouxsie Q., Pig Machine
• Holly Randall, Holly Randall Productions
• Vicky Vette, VNA Girls Network

WIA Woman of the Year

• Alison Boden, Free Speech Coalition
• Erika Icon, The Rub PR
• Alexzandra Kekesi, Pornhub
• Leah Koons, Fansly
• Shirley Lara, Chaturbate
• Bree Mills, Adult Time
• Reba Rocket, Take Down Piracy
• Salima Sawani, Centro
• Savannah Sly, New Moon Network
• Megan Stokes, NMG Management

LOS ANGELES — XBIZ is pleased to announce the exec nominees for the pleasure product and retail industry edition of the 2027 XBIZ Awards, presented by Svakom and sister brand Kaotik Labs, set to take place on Saturday, Jan. 9, in conjunction with the XBIZ 2027 event series.

The annual XBIZ Exec Awards honor the best of the best from the adult business community for their outstanding creativity and leadership, celebrating exceptional career achievement across a wide variety of prominent industry roles. Nominees are selected based on a range of success factors, including business acumen, community standing and overall leadership.

Voting for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards begins today on XBIZ.net and continues through Friday, Nov. 6.

Continuing a new tradition, five special awards recognizing the human impact behind professional success will be presented at the ceremony without nominees: the Brave Voice Award, Pulse of the People Award, Trusted Confidant Award, Heart of Gold Award and Shining Spirit Award.

Without further ado, the nominees for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards are:

Retail Buyer of the Year

• Lindsay Allain, Pleasures N Treasures
• Amber Baxter, Fairvilla
• Jessica Beatty, Lion’s Den
• Rachel Bertoglio, Fascinations
• Amy Carnegie, Barnaby
• Rico DeRobles, Romantix
• Ali Ferreri, Hustler Hollywood
• Chris Fleiger, Nice & Naughty
• Sarah Franson, Adult Source
• Jennifer Graham, Coral Reef
• Signe Jarvis, Romeo & Juliet
• Dave McDaniel, Adam & Eve Stores
• Ionapearl Reid, Pleasure Chest
• Abe Rojas, Condoms To Go / Sara’s Secret
• Jourdan Smith, Starship Enterprises

Distributor Account Exec of the Year

• Chris Armstrong, Holiday Products
• Crystal Bell, East Coast News
• Joanna Ebersbach, Janra Distribution
• Daria Gefflot, Lovely Planet
• Marco Mauro, Sexy Living
• James Noblitt, Eldorado Trading Company
• Pete Oliveri, Williams Trading Co.
• Emily Pulaski, The Social Stockroom
• Amanda Rossignol, PinkCherry
• Dilen Senler, Scala
• Rodney Serket-Smith, Megalodon Distro
• John Stoll, BMS
• Mark Sulewski, Nalpac / Entrenue
• Justin Vickers, ABS Holdings
• Joe Walla, National Distribution

Distributor Purchasing Exec of the Year

• David Ballow, VC Distributors
• Michel Dell’Aniello, Landco Import International
• Freja Frosch, Sexy Living
• Magdalena Gabrys, Dreamlove
• Loretta Goodling, Honey’s Place
• Roger Houts, LC Distributors
• Eline Jelgersma, EQOM Group
• Chad Jenny, East Coast News
• Andrew Meyer, Williams Trading Co.
• Cailyn Miller, Metro
• Susanna Molina, Holiday Products
• Antonia Pappas, Eldorado Trading Company
• Timo Petersen, Orion
• Eddie Santiago, National Distribution
• Don Zerilli, Nalpac / Entrenue

Pleasure Product Account Exec of the Year

• Kimberley Barton, Lovehoney Group
• Jackie Blue, Screaming O
• Alexandra Bouchard, Nobu Toys
• Tony Cleary, Camtoyz
• Staci Cruse, Blush
• Kristen Denton, Doc Johnson
• Sarah Konkel, Roma
• Boaz La Bleu, Sugar Splash
• Shon McLean, COTR
• Roxana Mendoza, XR
• Annie Meza, CalExotics
• Collette Spewak, Evolved Novelties
• Matthew Stewart-Wright, Nexus
• Jorge Suaza, Satisfyer
• Alissa Yankoski, XGEN Products

Business Development Exec of the Year

• Forrest Andrews, Aneros
• Massimo Artioli, Orgie Company
• Samantha Brown, Lovehoney Group
• Kerin De Francis, Doc Johnson
• Alexandro Feynerol, Svakom
• Phoebe Grott, Nalpac / Entrenue
• Matty Hennessey, Eversense Toys
• Rachel Johnston, Crave
• Stewart Kawamura, Popsi Lingerie
• Ian Kulp, Je Joue
• April Lampert, Pipedream
• Peter Muffoletto, LELO
• Cheryl Paradis, Candyland
• Toni-Ann Rossi, Metro
• Hannah Tyler, Hanlo Products

Marketing Exec of the Year

• Rocky Alvarado, Aneros
• Blake Bagdon, XGEN Products
• Elyse Bonner, Sportsheets
• Bridger Dopp, Sugar Splash
• Melissa Fite, XR
• Karalyne Fosty, Nobu Toys
• Rohan Ganesh, pjur group
• Bryony Lees, Little Leaf Agency
• Lupe Martinez, CalExotics
• Nathan Morimitsu, Eldorado Trading Company
• Casey Murphy, Bold Type Marketing
• Krystal Silva, Doc Johnson
• Lindsay Stagliano, Blush
• Sarah Tomchesson, Vibratex
• Erik Vasquez, Sliquid

Progressive Leadership Award

• Raj Armani, IMbesharam
• Joreail Armstrong, RetailCurrent
• Meghan Beck, Nasstoys
• Erica Corpening, Hidden Honey Homes
• Alex Fine, Dame Products
• Dan Freedman, Pink Cherry
• Ken Hershkovitz, Vibratex
• Frank Lawrence, Vibrating Tarot
• Kim Patterson, Enchantasys
• Sven Pelka, Satisfyer
• Simon Smith, Lovehoney Group
• Caleb Thompson, Motorbunny
• Francis Walsh, Sexy Living
• Zondre Watson, Ero-Tech
• Trisha Welch, Perfect Fit Brand

Community Figure of the Year

• Adella Curry, Forward Approach Marketing
• Samantha DeMartini, Kixies
• Dennis Desantis, Cousins Group
• Jessica Drake, Wicked Sensual Care
• Sara Gaffoor, Nasstoys
• Nathan Hammerle, East Coast News
• Kate Kozlova, In Bed With Kate
• Anne Lehman, Smitten Kitten
• Scott Lipkin, Our Erotic Journey
• Efren Mendez, Love Store Mexico
• Molly Romeo, Holiday Products
• Carly S., Horny Stoner
• Matthew Skinner, Paradise for Adults Only
• Tori Titus-McCrobie, Tuesdays With Tori
• Kristin Zuri-Godskind, Sportsheets

Road Warrior of the Year

• Brent Aldon, Aneros
• Dennis Brito, Ohdoki
• Suzy Contreras, Nasstoys
• Luz Corvera, NS Novelties
• Austin Ferdinand, CalExotics
• Timothy Ferencz, CC Wellness
• Steve Hirsch, Adam & Eve
• Domenique Kane, Nalpac / Entrenue
• Corrine Musick, Sportsheets
• Autumn O’Bryan, Global Novelties
• Josh Ortiz, XR Brands
• Steve Savage, Full Circle Brands / Miami Distro
• Danielle Seerley, Lovense
• Burt Silverstein, Evolved Novelties
• Nicole Talley, Wicked Sensual Care

Brand Ambassador of the Year

• Pettus Ashley, Adventure Industries
• Gene Bebeshko, S Pleasure
• Jason Brown, JO
• Jade Buchan, Viben
• Mariana Cabanes, CalExotics
• Lucy D’Olimpio, Evolved Novelties
• Kimberly Faubel, COTR
• Tom Hassid, Oh La La Cheri
• Hannes Hultman, Svakom
• Tracy Leone, Bedroom Products
• Nicole McCree, Classic Brands
• Cassie Pendleton, Wicked Sensual Care
• Lisa Sananes, Gisele
• Robert Stevenson, Aneros
• Denise Young, Blush

Team Manager of the Year

• Allison Brazier, LSMT
• Kristian Broms, Pipedream
• Kim Card, Lovehoney Group
• Kristi Colon, Hustler / Lovers
• Caitlin Craig, House of Desire
• Jan Grocholski, Medica-Group
• Lisa Hanna, Maia Toys
• Kelsey Harris, Nalpac / Entrenue
• Dan Holman, Momentum Management
• Christina Khuong, Aneros
• Nicole McAllister, Liberator
• Josh Porter, Romantix
• Kelly Sofferman, Sportsheets
• Lynn Swanson, Classic Brands
• Brad Taylor, Creative Conceptions

Executive Leadership Award – Retail & Distribution

• Dee Bertino, Fantasy Gifts NJ
• Chris Bowles, Creative Conceptions
• Joseph Cheek, Starship Enterprises
• Andrew Craig, Nalpac / Entrenue / Holiday
• Adam Edwards, Condom Sense
• David Eliason, Dick & Jane’s Naughty Spot
• Bonnie Feingold, Honey’s Place
• Blanca Gamez, BES Distributions
• Agata Grześkowiak, Lula Pink
• Louise Holmgren, Dildos Assorted
• Erin Horea, Stag Shop
• Richard Pyne, Williams Trading Co.
• Hein Schouten, Shots Europe
• Megan Swartz, Janra Distribution
• Ivan Walsh, Sexy Living

Executive Leadership Award – Pleasure Products

• Fanny Chen, Svakom
• Rob Christ, Dr. Tush
• Maddie Conner, Fleshlight
• James Guo, Our Erotic Journey
• Marcus Horea, Coquette
• Chris Post, Hott Products
• Colin Roy, Sliquid
• Mike Savage, Full Circle Brands / Miami Distro
• Kong Son, JO
• Michael Sonner, HOT Production
• Shane Stott, Sugar Splash
• Mike Sullivan, Bad Dragon
• Andrew Sung, Aneros
• Scott Watkins, Doc Johnson
• Josh Whitaker, NeuroSource

Businessperson of the Year

• Natalie Johnson Annis, Like a Kitten
• Ryan Carlson, Janra Distribution
• Susan Colvin, CalExotics
• Steve Craig, Nalpac / Entrenue / Holiday
• Alexander Giebel, pjur group
• Andy Green, XGEN Products
• Lucy Heinen, Success Systems
• Thao Luu-Brinberg, Nu Sensuelle
• Kraig McGee III, SBJ / TAF
• Steve Orenstein, Wicked Sensual Care
• Farah Shaikh, Rouge Group
• Alicia Sinclair, COTR
• Julie Stewart, Sportsheets
• Ari Suss, XR Brands
• Chris Von Huben, Paradise Marketing

WIA Woman of the Year

• Carolyn Eagle, Betty’s Toy Box
• Raven Faber, EngErotics
• Liz Flynt, Hustler Hollywood
• Wanda Garland, Eldorado Trading Company
• Ashlin Hadden, Ashlin Hadden Insurance
• Genevieve Lariviere, Liberator
• Marla Lee, Kama Sutra
• Meghan Lyon, SWPA
• Michelle Marcus, Sliquid
• Verna Meng, Blush
• Cee Cee Peters, Perfect Fit Brand
• Jennifer Pritchett, Smitten Kitten
• Angela Tobon, Mapale
• Malay Vannouvong, Aneros
• Rebecca Weinberg, XR Brands

PATTAYA, Thailand — JMan of Orkestrait is the latest guest on the “Adult Site Broker Talk” podcast.

JMan has been building online businesses across adult, gaming, and dating since 1998, and lately, he has focused on AI, which he views as the next major evolution in the industry.

JMan recently helped build an AI companion platform for an adult business, and the experience provided the foundation for Orkestrait, an AI business operating system that enables adult businesses to increase revenue, strengthen member engagement, and create and launch AI-powered products under their own brands without years of development.

“JMan has come up with an excellent platform for those who are looking to branch out into AI,” said Adult Site Broker CEO and podcast host Bruce. “It was a great conversation.”

The episode is streaming on AdultSiteBroker.

For more information, visit Orkestrait.com.

LOS ANGELES — Phoebe Kalib has made her debut for L.A. New Girl in a new scene co-starring Andre Stone.

“I had an amazing time shooting for L.A. New Girl,” said Kalib. “I got to finally meet and work with Andre Stone, who is such a chill dude with a huge cock. I hope my fans have as much fun watching my L.A. New Girl scenes as I did shooting them.”

A representative for L.A. New Girl also enthused about the scene.

“Phoebe and Andre were a fantastic pairing, and we’re excited to share their collaboration with our audience,” said the rep. “What a duo.”

The scene is streaming on LANewGirl.

Follow Kalib on X.com.

LOS ANGELES — Mindi Mink has released a new four-way clip featuring her real-life girlfriend, Mia Simone, plus Taylor Pink and Ana Khalifa.

Mink wrote and directed “Stepmom Mindi Mink Eats Stepdaughter Mia & Her Friends,” which follows a quiet movie night that quickly becomes something far more charged.

“Mia, Taylor, and Ana begin cuddling and kissing when Mia’s stepmother catches them on her way out,” the synopsis reveals. “Their initial embarrassment fades once Mindi reassures them and makes clear she has no intention of leaving — or of judging what she’s seen. Instead, she joins the group with a long, sensual kiss for her stepdaughter, then extends the same attention to Taylor and Ana. As clothing comes off, everyone begins exploring one another until each woman has reached climax.”

The clip is streaming on LoyalFans.

Follow Mink, Simone, Pink, and Khalifa on X.com.

LAS VEGAS — Kitana Montana stars in “Boss Montana,” the latest clip from her recently launched website, Kinked VR.

“Plastic goddesses and inked actresses need to be appreciated more and have a space to shoot; this is what my site is all about,” said Montana. “I am creating something new and needed in the industry, and I will be shooting with other performers who fit this description and get kinky with latex and other fetishes. It’s going to be so hot.”

The clip is available via KinkedVR.

Follow Montana on X.com.

LAS VEGAS — Performer and content creator Tiffani Time is celebrating the success of her outdoor adventures on YouTube, where her hiking videos have garnered over 100,000 views from more than 79,000 subscribers.
 
Time’s hike through Iceland’s Múlagljúfur Canyon has drawn 141,000 views, while her exploration of Yosemite’s Hetch Hetchy has reached 118,000 views. The channel’s further travels range from backpacking in Patagonia and Grand Teton to waterfall hikes in Scotland and trails in Hawaii, giving viewers a look at the significant effort it takes to get to each destination.
 
“Hiking, backpacking, and travel are such a big part of my life, and I love bringing people along,” said Time. “It’s exciting to see people enjoying these videos. Thank you to everyone watching and subscribing. I can’t wait to share the next adventure.”

Time’s travel videos are available on YouTube; follow her on X.com.

LOS ANGELES — A night that sets the stage for the flagship XMAs, this year’s nominations reveal party will take place at Avalon Hollywood on Tuesday, Nov. 17, with red-carpet arrivals starting at 8 p.m.

Since opening in 1927, the Avalon venue has lived many lives, from the El Capitan Theatre to “The Jerry Lewis Show” stage, and has hosted icons ranging from the Beatles to Beyoncé. With its Old Hollywood elegance and dramatic stage, Avalon will host the annual nominations reveal party ahead of the Adult Industry’s Biggest Night®: the 2027 XMAs, set for Sunday, Jan. 10.

“Our nominations party is where the excitement builds each year,” said XBIZ Events Director Moe Helmy. “It’s where we light the fuse for all our January festivities. We can’t wait to celebrate the nominees and kick off the countdown to the XMAs.”

In addition to the nominations reveal party, Avalon Hollywood, which previously hosted the 2010 XBIZ Awards, will welcome the retail industry on Jan. 9 for the Pleasure Industry’s Biggest Night®.

To RSVP for the Nov. 17 nominations reveal party, click here.

For VIP booth/table reservations, contact vipaccess@xbiz.com.