Chaturbate, Broadcasters Win Big at 2018 XBIZ Cam Awards

MIAMI — Premier free-cam site, Chaturbate.com was named the 2018 XBIZ Cam Awards Best Gay Cam Site, while seven of its fan-favorite broadcasters also received trophies.

The 2018 XBIZ Cam Awards, presented by MyFreecams, were held this past Thursday in Miami. Chaturbate broadcasters that topped the field in their categories include, Ricky Rodeo named Best Male Cam Model, Chronic Love taking home Best North American Cam Model, Best Independent Cam Model Site went to MelKush.com, while the award for Best Trans Cam Model went to Thippy69.

In the Best Clip categories, Chaturbate broadcasters, Johnny Stone, TruStori3z and trans-fan favorite MrsKellyPierce were recognized.

Chaturbate Chief of Operations, Shirley Lara, was also awarded the Community Empowerment Award. 

“Chaturbate provides a platform that embraces a broad range of sexual identities and alternative lifestyles,” Lara said. “This inclusiveness and our network of community support is what sets Chaturbate apart and is precisely why our site attracts millions of devoted fans and broadcasters from around the globe!”

The XBIZ Cam Awards honor the biggest names from the world of cam and clip sites. This year’s event was held live at one of Miami’s most extravagant properties, the world-renowned Fontainebleau Hotel.

The 2018 XBIZ Cam Awards capped the XBIZ Miami Interactive Summit, presented by Chaturbate, which focuses on live cams, virtual reality and emerging interactive technologies from the U.S. and international markets.

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