SX Tech EU Announces 2026 SXMA Gala Awards Nominees

SX Tech EU Announces 2026 SXMA Gala Awards Nominees

BERLIN — SX Tech EU has announced the nominees for the 2026 SXMA Gala Awards.

The awards recognize brands, agencies, platforms, and creators across categories spanning campaign strategy, product design, community building, creator collaboration, and growth technology.

"We can't wait to see which new trends and voices will emerge through this year's voting," said SX Tech Europe founder Ola Miedzysnka. "We invite creators, brands, agencies, and community leaders to help decide who truly deserves to be in the spotlight."

SXMA Gala Awards PR partner and Little Leaf Agency GmbH founder Kathryn Byberg enthused about the event.

"SX Tech EU does a fantastic job at gathering brilliant minds from different parts of our industry to celebrate their work under one same roof,” said Byberg. “Our industry is shifting, and the SXMAs are proof that we are in need for creative, groundbreaking campaigns and projects that push our industry forward with fresher, smarter ideas. It is a real honor for Little Leaf to be part of the awards."

The list of nominees follows:

Best Social Media Campaign

  • Lovehoney: “Better When Wetter”
  • ERIKALUST + Peaches Campaign: “No Lube So Rude”
  • Womanizer & “Slavic Bestie”
  • The Code: “Sexy Office Sx Fest 2025” / Satisfyer “Pro 2 Mascot”
  • FET " 'KnK Explained”
  • Ann Summers 
  • TA3 x Levi Coralynn

Creative Collaborations (Platforms, Creators, Artists & Top Voices)

  • ERIKA LUST & Peaches
  • SextPanther & Cathy
  • Stripchat & Niki Night
  • Marina Valmort & DarkFans
  • LOYALNFS & Banksie
  • Popcorn & Ally Iseman
  • FLESHLIGHT & BONNIE BLUE
  • TA3 x Levi Coralynn

Best Design (Brand, Campaign, Product, Web, Solution)

  • The Code: Collection “SHAPES OF US 3.0”
  • Handy: Product “The Handy 2”
  • Satisfyer: Experience “Geske Factory Outlet”
  • Womanizer Enhance
  • Concordium: Solution “Verified and Still Private”
  • Orion Vibepadmini
  • Blush Queens Reign

Best Marketing Agency

  • AS Talent Agency
  • Little Leaf Agency
  • Teasy Agency
  • Nsfwpr Agency
  • Adminbyamari Agency
  • Typa Agency
  • Adultscale Agency
  • Roman-onlychance.com

Best PR Agency

  • The Rub PR
  • Wanna Collab by Teasy Agency
  • Little Leaf Agency
  • Nsfwpr Agency
  • Adult PR Agency
  • Roman-onlychance.com

Creator Growth Engine Solutions

  • Tothemoon
  • Luxylist
  • Payfasto
  • Sensez
  • Concordium
  • Mydirtyhobby
  • Fancentro
  • DialXS
  • YOTI

Best Audio Content Product

  • Pauli²
  • ERIKA LUST Audio erotica
  • Getcheex podcast
  • Chaturbate Podcast
  • Melanie Büttner and Sven Stockrahm DIE ZEIT Ist das normal
  • Sssh com
  • Dipsea

Best Media Outlet

  • PlayFulMag
  • Prnmagazine
  • ShootXEvents
  • Banksie Tv
  • Naked News
  • CANAL+ LOVE
  • SexTechGuide
  • Moi Pleasure

Launch of the Year

  • Sexystreamers: Product
  • Sensez: Product
  • Erika Lust: Campaign
  • STÜCK: Experience & Community
  • Linqapp Solution
  • Concordium: Solution
  • GetRude: Product
  • Iroha INTIMATE WASH (foam type) by Tenga: Product
  • Orion Vibepadmini

Best Community Engagement Product

  • Kaufmich
  • Loyalfans
  • Stripchat
  • Moonlight society
  • SextPanther
  • GET CHEEXX
  • Mydirtyhobby
  • Fancentro Mintstars

Best Influencer or Ambassador Campaign

  • Rubber Missy (Latex influencer)Hailey Queen (Adult content influencer)
  • Marius Rohde (Gen Z influencer)
  • Marina Valmont (Interviewer & influencer)
  • Ally Iseman (Dating influencer)
  • Ana Ornelas (Advocacy)
  • Marie Sauvage (Best Community & Shibari Art Influencer)
  • Hannah Bacon (Surr3al community building influencer)
  • Fetish Barbie (Fetish Creator)

The SXMA Gala Awards will take place on June 26, in Berlin, as part of SX Tech EU's SX Festival & Expo.

Voting is currently open until May 7.

For more information about the SMXA Awards, click here.

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