To submit pre-nominations in any of the awards categories, industry professionals must be registered members of the industry social network XBIZ.net, and use the online submission form to record their entries.
Companies may promote their nominations by placing a 'Nominate' button (link to www.xbiz.com/nominate) on their websites and social media profiles.
The eligibility period for movies to be considered for a 2011 XBIZ Award is any title released between Nov. 1, 2009 and Oct. 31, 2010.
Upon completing the pre-nomination submission form, XBIZ asks producers and manufacturers to immediately send their product samples and marketing materials to:
Adnet Media, Attn: 2011 Noms
4929 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 960
Los Angeles, CA 90010
The ninth annual XBIZ Awards ceremony is scheduled for Feb. 9, 2011. The show will highlight a week of industry business and networking events that include leading digital media conference XBIZ LA (Feb. 7-9) and the inaugural XBIZ Retail Expo & Conference (Feb. 9-11), both of which will be held at the Sofitel Hotel in Los Angeles.
Digital Playground contract star Jesse Jane will be the host of the 2011 XBIZ Awards.
Several new award categories have been added this year, including outstanding achievements for Screenplay of the Year, Best Art Direction, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Special Effects and Marketing Campaign of the Year among others.
The 2011 categories follow:
2011 XBIZ AWARDS CATEGORIES
WEB/TECH
Affiliate Program of the Year
Emerging Affiliate Program of the Year
VOD Company of the Year
Content Licensor of the Year
Live Video Chat Company of the Year
Web Host of the Year
Design Studio of the Year
Dating Program of the Year
Web Retailer of the Year
Billing Company of the Year - IPSP
Billing Company of the Year - Merchant Services
Billing Company of the Year - Alternative Solutions
Software Company of the Year
Traffic Service Company of the Year
Mobile Company of the Year
Innovative Company of the Year
GLBT Web Company of the Year
Marketing Campaign of the Year
Adult Site of the Year
Web Babe of the Year
Porn Star Site of the Year
MOVIES & PRODUCTION
Studio of the Year
Feature Movie of the Year
Gonzo Release of the Year
Gonzo Series of the Year
Director of the Year - Body of Work
Director of the Year - Individual Project
Female Performer of the Year
Male Performer of the Year
New Starlet of the Year
New Male Performer of the Year
Crossover Star of the Year
Parody Release of the Year
New Studio of the Year
Performer Comeback of the Year
Acting Performance of the Year - Female
Acting Performance of the Year - Male
Screenplay of the Year
Best Art Direction
Best Editing
Best Cinematography
Best Special Effects
Marketing Campaign of the Year
Ethnic Release of the Year
Interracial Release of the Year
Gay Studio of the Year
Gay Movie of the Year
Gay Director of the Year
Gay Performer of the Year
Transexual Movie of the Year
Transexual Performer of the Year
NOVELTY
Toy Manufacturer of the Year
Luxury Toy Line of the Year
Alternative Product of the Year
Innovative Product of the Year
Sexual Enhancement Product Manufacturer of the Year
Stimulant/Lubricant Company of the Year
Lingerie Manufacturer of the Year
Marketing Campaign of the Year
Excellence in Product Packaging
Crossover Company of the Year
RETAIL
Retail Chain of the Year (More than 5 stores)
Boutique Retailer of the Year (Less than 5 stores)
MISC
Executive Leadership Award - Web
Executive Leadership Award - Video
Executive Leadership Award - Novelty
Industry Pioneer - Web
Industry Pioneer - Video
Industry Pioneer - Novelty
Woman of the Year
Man of the Year
ASACP Service Recognition Award
FSC Award
