XBIZ Announces Online Industry Nominees for 2015 Exec Awards

LOS ANGELES — XBIZ is pleased to announce the finalist nominees for the online industry edition of the 2015 XBIZ Exec Awards.

Selection of nominees was based on a multitude of factors including leadership ability, business acumen, positive community influence and overall career success as submitted by industry peers via social network XBIZ.net.

To be held at the chic Andaz Hotel on Hollywood’s famed Sunset Strip, the online industry edition of the XBIZ Exec Awards will be presented at an exclusive cocktail-style awards ceremony on the evening of Jan. 14.

The XBIZ Executive Awards recognize outstanding individuals who play a key role in the success of leading brands. The award categories cover a range of occupations that make up the organizational chart of industry enterprises, covering business development, marketing, management, executive level and more. 

Coinciding each year with industry events series XBIZ 360, the XBIZ Exec Awards celebrate the industry’s most influential business leaders.

The nominees for the online industry edition 2015 XBIZ Exec Awards are:

Business Development Executive of the Year

  • Ross Allan, TrafficForce
  • Kristi Greer, SegPay  
  • Paul K., CCBill
  • Jeff Wilson, Flirt4Free
  • J-Sebastian "Stinger" Zankel, Hustler     

Brand Ambassador of the Year

  • Jimmy "Wizzo" Foreman, JuicyAds          
  • Joey Gabra, Affil4You    
  • Frank Gannon, Epoch    
  • Shirley Lara, Chaturbate
  • William Soares, HubPeople         

Marketing Executive of the Year

  • Samantha Ryder, MindGeek
  • Jimmy James, Huge Ape Media
  • Carmen Lumina, BitterStrawberry           
  • Stefan Muehlbauer, Brokerbabe             
  • Sam Rakowski, Mr. Skin               

Senior Leadership Award            

  • Kenny B., Your Paysite Partner    
  • Joel Drappeau, Gamma Entetainment   
  • Shay Efron, IMLive         
  • Gary Jackson, CCBill       
  • Steve Winyard, ICM Registry       

Progressive Leadership Award

  • Nicolas Chretien, Crakmedia Network
  • Nate Glass, Take Down Piracy   
  • Lauren MacEwen, 7Veils              
  • Colin Rowntree, Wasteland        
  • Brian Shuster, Utherverse          

Chief Executive of the Year

  • Laurent B., Affil4You
  • Julia Diamboro, Cherry Media   
  • Todd Glider, Badoink     
  • Jan Huibers, EroAdvertising
  • Andy Wullmer, SexGoesMobile               

Tech Leadership Award

  • Benjamin Fonze, ExoClick            
  • AJ Hall, ElevatedX           
  • Gabe K., Webmaster Central     
  • Christopher O'Connell, Mikandi
  • Charles Rousseau, Gamma Entertainment          

Community Figure of the Year

  • Jeff Dillon, Gamelink     
  • Kimi Evans, Flirt4Free    
  • Alex Lecomte, JuicyAds
  • Jo "KiwiGirl" Merlone, KiwiSourcing
  • Scott "Scooter" Walley, MojoHost           

Businessman of the Year

  • Stan D'Aman, AdultCentro              
  • Brad Mitchell, MojoHost              
  • Michael Reul, Traffic Partner      
  • JT, ReallyUseful                              
  • Juicy Jay, JuicyAds

Businesswoman of the Year

  • Cathy Beardsley, SegPay             
  • Tanya Fathers, DatingFactory
  • Mia Zhu, Mobius Payments     
  • Nancy Roberts, FriendFinderNetworks 
  • Judy Shalom, ADAMO Advertising
Related:  

Copyright © 2026 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Dreamcam Rolls Out Web-Based Passthrough VR

Dreamcam has introduced web-based passthrough VR functionality to its streaming platform.

2026 TEAs Nominees Announced

Nominees for the 2026 Trans Erotica Awards (TEAs), presented by Clips4Sale, have been announced. The ceremony will return to the Avalon in Hollywood on Sunday, March 8.

JD Directs New Arya Santana Showcase

Evil Angel has released director JD’s latest showcase, titled "Bad Behavior: Arya Santana."

Lauren Phillips, Derek Kage Cap AEBN's Top 100 Stars of 2025

AEBN has revealed its top 100-selling stars of 2025 in both gay and straight theaters.

The Game to Bring West Coast Fire to X3 Expo Grand Finale

Multi-platinum West Coast rapper The Game will close out X3 Expo grand finale, presented by Chaturbate, with a high-octane live performance at the Hollywood Palladium on Saturday, Jan. 17, delivering a finale built on swagger, legacy and raw LA energy.

Anna Bella Makes Her Studio Debut in Latest From Immoral

Anna Bella has made her studio debut in the latest release from Immoral Productions, alongside Matt Bird and studio honcho “Porno Dan” Leal.

Danni Jones Returns to Pervz

Danni Jones stars with Ryan Mclane in the latest episode of the Pervz series "ShoplyfterMYLF," titled "Case No. 8004409 — Weren’t You My Tutor?"

Former IEAU Officer Sentenced to 4 Months

Amanda Gullesserian, who performed in the industry under the name Phyllisha Anne and founded the now-defunct International Entertainment Adult Union (IEAU), has been sentenced to four months’ imprisonment for making a false statement in an IEAU federal financial report.

Sky Wonderland, Melody Marks Front Latest From Blacked Raw

Sky Wonderland and Melody Marks star with Sheem in the latest release from Vixen Media Group (VMG) studio imprint Blacked Raw.

2026 XBIZ LA Conference Schedule Announced

XBIZ is pleased to announce the release of the full show schedule for the XBIZ 2026 conference, set to take place Jan. 12-15 at the Kimpton Everly Hotel in Hollywood.

Show More