2023 XBIZ Exec Awards Pre-Noms Open Oct. 1

2023 XBIZ Exec Awards Pre-Noms Open Oct. 1

LOS ANGELES — XBIZ is pleased to announce that the pre-nomination period for the 2023 XBIZ Exec Awards begins Saturday and runs through October 15.

Qualified industry members may submit entries via XBIZ.net.

The annual XBIZ Exec Awards honor the best of the best from the adult business community, recognizing outstanding creativity and leadership, and celebrating exceptional career achievement across a wide variety of prominent industry roles. Symbolizing the pinnacle of professional achievement, the XBIZ Exec Awards trophy is the most prestigious career honor in the adult industry.

Held in conjunction with XBIZ’s January events series, the Online Industry edition of the XBIZ Exec Awards is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Jan. 11, while the Retail edition will be held on Saturday, Jan. 14.

To enhance inclusivity, several category changes have been introduced with the 2023 editions.

The marquee categories Businesswoman of the Year and Businessman of the Year have been combined into the all-inclusive Businessperson of the Year.

Additionally, two new Online Industry categories have been added to recognize creators/performers who have established a close, collaborative working relationship with their affiliated companies: Creator Brand Ambassador of the Year and Creator Businessperson of the Year.

Stay tuned to XBIZ.com for upcoming event announcements.

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