ICM Registry Sponsors TEA Best Hardcore Model Award

LOS ANGELES — ICM Registry has announced its returning sponsorship of the Best Hardcore Model Award for the 2016 Transgender Erotica Awards.

ICM Registry, based in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., is the registry operator for adult Internet domains such as .xxx, .porn, .sex, and .adult.

Stephen Winyard, vice president of ICM Registry, said, “ICM Registry are once again delighted to support the TEA, and the fabulous work that Steven Grooby and his team put into this is simply brilliant. There are many events across the world each year which we sponsor and attend, and this is, without doubt, the best and most professional way of supporting a community that continues to grow with success and pride each year. Good job, folks. Keep it up.” 

Steven Grooby, CEO of Grooby Productions, said, “ICM has supported us since the infancy of this awards show, and I think this demonstrates the support that companies are willing to put into this part of the industry and shows that their expectations on their sponsorship get met each year as we grow. I thank all our sponsors and especially those who have helped us develop to where we are now.”

The 2016 Transgender Erotica Awards will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at the Avalon in Hollywood. The official after party will be held on Monday, March 7, 2016 at the Avalon’s connecting property, the Bardot.

For more information on ICM Registry, visit ICMRegistry.com.

For more information on the Transgender Erotica Awards, visit TheTEAShow.com.

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