LOS ANGELES — XBIZ has unveiled its official categories for the inaugural XBIZ Europa Awards, when the legendary Rocco Siffredi will host the adult industry's biggest night in Europe, in conjunction with XBIZ Berlin.
To qualify for a nomination, companies must have their primary base of operations in Europe and performers must reside in Europe — with the exception of "Global" categories, for which all are eligible.
The pre-nomination period for the XBIZ Europa Awards will launch industrywide on July 1. To submit pre-noms, industry professionals must be registered members of the XBIZ.net social network and use the online submission form to record their entries.
The deadline for the XBIZ Europa Awards pre-nominations is midnight on Tues., July 31.
In order to be eligible for consideration for an XBIZ Europa Award, movies and pleasure products must be released between Aug. 1, 2017 and July 31, 2018.
Links to digital media, marketing material and/or website login information should be provided via the XBIZ.net pre-nom submission form.
Upon submitting pre-nominations, producers and manufacturers that have not already submitted product samples and marketing materials to XBIZ may do so at:
Adnet Media, Attn.: 2018 Europa Noms
5042 Wilshire Blvd. #487
Los Angeles, CA 90036
The first-ever XBIZ Europa Awards will coincide with XBIZ Berlin, which unites international industry players for boundless business opportunities in the heart of the E.U.
Stay tuned to XBIZ.com for upcoming announcements about the XBIZ Europa Awards show.
Here is the complete list of 2018 XBIZ Europa Awards categories:
MOVIES & PRODUCTION
Feature Film of the Year
Gonzo Movie of the Year
Glamcore Movie of the Year
Lesbian Movie of the Year
Fetish Movie of the Year
Gay Movie of the Year
Trans Movie of the Year
Director of the Year — Studio
Director of the Year — Independent
Female Performer of the Year
Male Performer of the Year
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Sex Scene — Feature Film
Best Sex Scene — Gonzo
Best Sex Scene — Glamcore
Best Sex Scene — Lesbian
Studio of the Year
Global Studio/Brand of the Year
WEB & TECHNOLOGY
Paysite Company of the Year
Paysite of the Year – Mixed/Variety
Cam Company of the Year
Cam Studio of the Year
Cam Site of the Year
Cam Model of the Year — Female (Studio)
Cam Model of the Year — Male (Studio)
Cam Model of the Year — Female (Independent)
Cam Model of the Year — Male (Independent)
Clip Star of the Year
Traffic Company of the Year
Payment Services Company of the Year
Progressive Web Company of the Year
Global Cam Brand of the Year
Global Web Tech Brand of the Year
Gonzo Site of the Year
Glamcore Site of the Year
Lesbian Site of the Year
Fetish Site of the Year
Virtual Reality Site of the Year
Gay Site of the Year
Trans Site of the Year
PLEASURE PRODUCTS
Pleasure Products Company of the Year
Sex Toy Product/Line of the Year
Luxury Pleasure Product/Line of the Year
Luxury Brand of the Year
BDSM Pleasure Products Company of the Year
Sex Lubricant Company of the Year
Lingerie Company of the Year
Excellence in Product Packaging
Progressive Pleasure Products Company of the Year
Global Pleasure Products Company/Brand of the Year
Global Sex Toy Product/Line of the Year
RETAIL & DISTRIBUTION
Retailer of the Year — Chain
Retailer of the Year — Boutique
Online Retailer of the Year
Distributor/Wholesaler of the Year
