CalExotics, Jopen Celebrate 13 XBIZ Awards Nominations

LOS ANGELES — CalExotics and sister company Jopen are trumpeting a baker’s dozen of 2019 XBIZ Awards nominations.

"The two companies are nominated in a number of categories which recognize their brands, products and overall industry achievements," a rep said.

"I am extremely proud of my team and all of the work they have put in this year,” said Susan Colvin, CalExotics founder and CEO. “I am extremely proud of my team and all of the work they have put in this year. The sheer number of nominations is incredible, and I hope we can take home a few trophies.”

Their nominations are as follows:

  • Pleasure Products Company of the Year — Full Range.
  • Sex Toy of the Year — Powered (Non-Vibrating): Intimate Pump — Full Coverage Pump.
  • Sex Toy of the Year — Non-Powered: Packer Gear.
  • Couples Sex Kit/Toy of the Year: Silicone Rechargeable Dual Exciter Enhancer.
  • Gay Pleasure Product/Line of the Year: COLT.
  • Soft Bondage Product/Line of the Year: Scandal.
  • Marketing Campaign of the Year: California Dreaming.
  • Sexual Health & Wellness Product of the Year: Dr. Laura Berman Alena Set of 3 Silicone Dilators.
  • Progressive Pleasure Products Company of the Year.
  • Retail Education/Training Program of the Year: CalExotics Institute.
  • Luxury Pleasure Product/Line of the Year: Pavé by Jopen.
  • Luxury Brand of the Year (Jopen).
  • Excellence in Product Packaging (Jopen).

Visit CalExotics’ B2B portal here and follow the company’s Twitter handle.

The 2019 XBIZ Awards, presented by MyFreeCams, and hosted by Stormy Daniels, are set for Thursday, Jan. 17 at the Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles. Online voting for Movies & Production, Web & Technology, Pleasure Products and Retail & Distribution categories is underway.

Click here for a complete list of nominees.

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