CalExotics Takes Top Honors at XBIZ Awards, XBIZ Exec Awards

LOS ANGELES — CalExotics took home top honors from XBIZ during the annual XBIZ Awards and XBIZ Exec Awards.

The adult pleasure products maker won Pleasure Products Company of the Year, and its own Lupe Martinez was honored as Business Development Exec of the Year.

CalExotics opened its doors 25 years ago and has been a driving force in the pleasure products industry ever since.  

Susan Colvin, founder and CEO of CalExotics, says, “Pleasure Products Company of the Year is an incredible award to win, we are extremely grateful! Thank you to our customers and partners; we wouldn’t be here without you.”

“I am so proud of Lupe,” Colvin said of Martinez. “Her dedication, hard work, and commitment to her customers continue to amaze me. She is a valuable part of the CalExotics team. It’s wonderful to see her being honored.”

Martinez said: “This is such an honor! First, I’d like to thank my customers. I am so fortunate to work with some of the best customers, thank you for all of your support. I’d also like to thank my teammates, and role models, Susan and Jackie. Your support means everything to me.”

Check out CalExotics online here. 

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