2019 XBIZ Exec Awards Pre-Noms Now Open

2019 XBIZ Exec Awards Pre-Noms Now Open

LOS ANGELES — XBIZ is pleased to announce the 7th edition of its annual adult industry executive awards program, recognizing outstanding leadership and success across 10 career fields.

The peer-nominated XBIZ Exec Awards program celebrates personal achievement and signifies reaching the pinnacle of one’s profession by driving the industry’s most influential brands.

The awards presentation returns to West Hollywood’s Andaz hotel, the venue for the XBIZ 2019 events series, with the Online Industry edition presented on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 15 and Retail Industry on Wednesday, Jan. 16.

Women In Adult (WIA) also will present its annual WIA Award on both nights, while the Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) will present its annual service recognition award during the Online Industry edition.

The 2019 XBIZ Exec Awards will be presented in 10 categories, each honoring a specific discipline, quality or trait that distinguishes business leaders by highlighting their creativity, dedication and drive for success.

The 2019 XBIZ Exec Awards categories are:

    Account Executive of the Year

    Business Development Executive of the Year

    Brand Ambassador of the Year

    Community Figure of the Year

    Marketing Executive of the Year

    Progressive Leadership Award

    Senior Leadership Award

    Chief Executive of the Year

    Businesswoman of the Year

    Businessman of the Year

The pre-nominations submission period for the 2019 XBIZ Exec Awards runs today through Tuesday, Oct. 23, with entries accepted through XBIZ.net.

For more information, visit XBIZExecAwards.com and XBIZShow.com.

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