CalExotics Earns 3 XBIZ Exec Awards Nominations

ONTARIO, Calif. — CalExotics is tub-thumping three nominations from the 2022 XBIZ Exec Awards, retail edition, for Nichole Grossmann as "Marketing Executive of the Year" and Austin Ferdinand as a contender for the "Senior Leadership Award," while Founder and CEO Susan Colvin was cited as "Businesswoman of the Year."

Nominees were selected based on several success factors including leadership, business acumen, community influence and overall career achievement as submitted by members of the adult industry via XBIZ.net.

Voting for the 2022 XBIZ Exec Awards is now open. Industry members may cast their votes here.

"The last two years have been a true testament to the hard work and dedication of the CalExotics team. We've worked extremely hard for our customers, and I believe these nominations are an indication to that," Colvin said. "Congratulations to the CalExotics team; you deserve to be recognized."

"We appreciate and value the support of our customers and friends; please continue to support us by voting for CalExotics," she added.

Grossmann noted, "The XBIZ Exec Awards are incredibly meaningful because they honor the hardworking individuals behind a brand. The nominees are extremely dedicated to not only their company but the industry overall. I am proud to be nominated among so many incredible people."

The XBIZ Exec Awards will be presented as part of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremonies, with the online industry edition hosted on Jan. 5 in conjunction with the XBIZ L.A. conference and the retail edition on Jan. 11 during the ANME/XBIZ Show.

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For the complete list of nominees, click here.

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