LOS ANGELES — XBIZ is pleased to announce the nominees for the online industry edition of the 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards, set to be presented as part of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 14 in conjunction with the XBIZ 2026 digital media conference.
The annual XBIZ Exec Awards honor the best of the best from the adult business community for their outstanding creativity and leadership, celebrating exceptional career achievement across a wide variety of prominent industry roles. Nominees are selected based on a range of success factors, including business acumen, community standing, and overall leadership.
This year, the program expands to shine a well-deserved spotlight on the human impact behind professional success. Five new categories will be awarded at the show without finalists or nominees:
- The Brave Voice Award recognizes individuals who have shown courage and conviction in speaking up to drive meaningful dialogue and positive change.
- The Pulse of the People Award honors individuals deeply in tune with the industry’s culture and values through genuine engagement that has driven connection and progress.
- The Trusted Confidant Award spotlights those whose experience, sound judgment, and steady support have empowered others and strengthened the community.
- The Heart of Gold Award celebrates individuals who exemplify kindness and compassion through meaningful acts that have uplifted and supported those around them.
- The Shining Spirit Award highlights those who radiate optimism and uplifting energy that have inspired everyone around them.
Voting for the 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards begins today on XBIZ.net and continues through Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Without further ado, the online industry nominees for the 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards are:
Business Development Exec of the Year
- Erik Bellavance, YourPaysitePartner
- Alexander Burton, iDealgasm
- Andra Chirnogeanu, CAM4
- Jasmine James, Fleshlight
- Matthew Mund, MobiusPay
- Jake Nugent, NETbilling
- Natalie Pannon, Mojohost
- Chris Rodgers, Payze
- Mike Walpert, Grooby
- Ryan Wayne, AdultEmpireCash
Marketing Exec of the Year
- Robert Aran, Vendo
- Nathalie B., BongaCams
- Ashley Jacobs, CAM4
- Leah Koons, Fansly
- Steve Legos, Bang.com
- Loula M., Gamma Entertainment
- Toby Morris, Falcon/NakedSword
- Dustin Rybka, ProDx Health
- Olivier Tremblay, FansRevenue
- Michael Woodside, Aylo
Progressive Leadership Award
- Daniel Abramovich, VR Bangers
- Julia Grandi, JulModels
- Romero, Hentaied
- Alex Kekesi, Pornhub
- Andreas Kogelnik, ProDx Health
- Shirley Lara, Chaturbate
- Steve Lightspeed, Lightspeed Media
- James Polan, Mojohost
- Joshua Stern, iDealgasm
- Larry Walters, Walters Law Group
Community Figure of the Year
- Jamey Bell, PASS
- Michael Fattorosi, AdultBizLaw
- Tim Henning, ASACP
- Dan Leal, Immoral Productions
- Ricci Levy, Woodhull Foundation
- Kristel Penn, Grooby / FHM
- Corey Silverstein, Silverstein Legal
- Mike Stabile, Polar Media
- Leya Tanit, Pineapple Support
- Nick Zargarpour, Zargarpour Law
Brand Ambassador of the Year
- Sabina Arlinska, JulModels
- Katie Carter, Chaturbate
- Jonathan Corona, MobiusPay
- Vanessa Eve, Streamate
- Reba Rocket, Takedown Piracy
- Freedom Taylor, Pornhub
- Rae Threat, APClips
- Valentine, Free Speech Coalition
- Andy Wullmer, CreatorTraffic
- Chris Youngs, Paxum
Team Manager of the Year
- Julia B., BongaCams
- Shay Efron, ImLive
- Austin Fiascone, Skinfluential Media
- Sana Gaziani, Pornhub
- Kristi Greer, Segpay
- Arnaud Guilon, Jerkmate
- Andrew H., ePlay
- Zak Onken, Reptyle
- Frank Petosa, Brazzers
- Salima Sawani, Centro/Clips4Sale
Executive Leadership Award
- Colin Allerton, Adult Empire
- Bishop, AEBN
- Allison Boden, FSC
- Steve Bryson, GETTRX
- Ryan Hogan, Aylo
- Bree Mills, Adult Time
- Clement P., Bang
- Liz R., Streamate
- Roald Riepen, PayBig
- Tim Valenti, Falcon/NakedSword
Businessperson of the Year
- Kenny B., YourPaysitePartner
- Cathy Beardsley, Segpay
- Nicolas Chrétien, FansRevenue
- Mitch Farber, NETbilling
- Solomon Friedman, Ethical Capital Partners
- Steven Gallon, Grooby
- Mia Hyun, MobiusPay
- Brad Mitchell, MojoHost
- Mitch Platt, Vendo
- Megan Stokes, NMG Management
Creator Brand Ambassador of the Year
- Serenity Cox, WIFEY
- Danny D, Digital Playground
- Natassia Dreams, Pornhub
- Reagan Foxx, Pineapple Support
- Avery Lust, Grooby
- Jason Luv, Vixen Media Group
- Mikayela Miller, Chaturbate
- Kira Noir, Brazzers
- Anastasia Pierce, Loyalfans
- Alison Rey, Adult Time
Creator Businessperson of the Year
- Casey Calvert, Adult Time
- Little Caprice, Little Caprice Media
- Sarah Collins, Zuzana Designs
- Dani Daniels, DD Box
- Seth Gamble, LucidFlix
- Ricky Johnson, RickysRoom
- MelRose Michaels, SexWorkCEO
- Holly Randall, Holly Randall Productions
- Vicky Vette, VNA Network
- Suzanne Would, Slut Inspection/Full Porn Network
WIA Woman of the Year
- Alison Boden, Free Speech Coalition
- Erika Icon, The Rub PR
- Leah Koons, Fansly
- Lea Lexis, Brazzers
- MelRose Michaels, SexWorkCEO
- Reba Rocket, Takedown Piracy
- Angie Rowntree, Sssh.com
- Salima Sawani, Centro/Clips4Sale
- Lainie Speiser, Lainie Speiser Publicity
- Megan Stokes, NMG Management