LOS ANGELES — Leya Tanit and Austin Fiascone have been named hosts of the online industry edition of the 2022 XBIZ Honors, set for Wednesday, Jan. 5 at the Kimpton Everly Hotel in Hollywood.
In addition to honoring the best of the best from the business community, select web/tech categories from the flagship XBIZ Awards will be presented during the ceremony.
Tanit is the CEO and founder of Pineapple Support and Fiascone the head of business development for SK Intertainment and SKinfluential Media.
"I'm honored to host the 2022 XBIZ Honors Awards this year, along with my good friend Austin," Tanit said. "XBIZ has always been an outspoken advocate of Pineapple Support, and the mental health of our industry more broadly. After two long years, I cannot wait to be with and celebrate so many of our industry's leaders and trailblazers."
Fiascone echoed Tanit's enthusiasm.
"I'm thrilled and honored to be co-hosting the XBIZ Honors ceremony," he said. "The opportunity to share hosting duties with someone who’s making a real difference in the community makes the evening even more special for me. It will be my pleasure to help welcome the industry back to in-person events this year.”
XBIZ Events Director Moe Helmy described the pair as "a dream team."
"Leya and Austin are beloved members of the community. They possess the charisma and positive vibes we sought for XBIZ Honors as we return to live events," he said. "We're looking forward to a fantastic, long-awaited celebration."
Click here for the complete list of XBIZ Exec Awards nominees and stay tuned to XBIZ.com for event updates.
