XBIZ Europa Awards 2024 Categories Announced, Nominations Open

XBIZ has announced the categories for the 2024 XBIZ Europa Awards, which will conclude XBIZ Amsterdam. Pre-nominations are now open for the awards, which recognize achievements in movies and production, web and technology, pleasure products, and retail and distribution.

The 2024 XBIZ Europa Awards ceremony is scheduled for September 5, following XBIZ Amsterdam, which runs from September 3-5. Companies seeking nomination must have a base of operations within Europe, including the U.K., and performers must reside in the continent. An exception applies to "Global" categories, for which all companies are eligible. Content filmed in Europe is eligible regardless of the parent company's location.

To be considered for an XBIZ Europa Award, movies, content, and pleasure products must have been released between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024. Industry members can submit pre-nominations through XBIZ.net, with the final deadline for entries set for June 30. Submissions should include relevant links to digital media, marketing materials, or website login information in the comments field for each entry.

Award Categories Detailed

The 2024 XBIZ Europa Awards feature a comprehensive list of categories across various segments of the adult industry. The "MOVIES & PRODUCTION" section includes awards such as Feature Movie of the Year, Glamcore Movie of the Year, and Gonzo Movie of the Year. Individual recognition categories include Director of the Year, Female Performer of the Year, Male Performer of the Year, Gay Performer of the Year, and Best New Performer. Additional categories in this segment are Best Acting, Best Sex Scene – Feature, Best Sex Scene – Glamcore, Best Sex Scene – Gonzo, and Best Sex Scene – Lesbian.

The "WEB & TECHNOLOGY" categories acknowledge innovation and performance in digital platforms. These include Paysite Company of the Year, Cam Company of the Year, Payment Services Company of the Year, and Emerging Web Brand of the Year. Awards for individual creators in the digital space are Female Streamer of the Year, Male Streamer of the Year, Female Clip Creator of the Year, Male Clip Creator of the Year, Female Premium Social Media Star of the Year, and Male Premium Social Media Star of the Year. Platform-specific awards are Creator Platform of the Year, Cam Site of the Year, Paysite of the Year, Performer Site of the Year, and Erotic Site of the Year.

In the "PLEASURE PRODUCTS" segment, categories include Sex Toy of the Year — Powered, Sex Toy of the Year — Non-Powered, Innovative Sex Toy of the Year, Fetish Line of the Year, and Sex Lubricant of the Year.

The "RETAIL & DISTRIBUTION" section recognizes businesses in the sales and supply chain. These categories are Retailer of the Year (10+ Stores), Retailer of the Year (3-9 Stores), Retailer of the Year (1-2 Stores), Online Retailer of the Year, and Distributor of the Year.

Event Timeline and Eligibility

The XBIZ Europa Awards are positioned as the "capstone event" of XBIZ Amsterdam. The awards ceremony on September 5 will conclude the XBIZ Amsterdam event, which is scheduled from September 3-5. This timeline places the awards at the culmination of a multi-day industry gathering.

Eligibility criteria for nominations are specific. Companies must maintain a base of operations within Europe, encompassing the U.K. Performers must reside within the European continent. However, "Global" categories are open to all companies, regardless of their operational base. Content shot in Europe is eligible for consideration, irrespective of the parent company's home country. The release window for eligible movies, content, and pleasure products is from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.

Industry members are encouraged to submit pre-nominations via XBIZ.net. The deadline for all entries is June 30. Submissions require supporting materials, such as links to digital media, marketing materials, or website login information, to be included in the comments field for each entry.

Key Facts

• The 2024 XBIZ Europa Awards categories have been announced.
• Pre-nominations are currently open via XBIZ.net.
• The final day for entries is June 30.
• The XBIZ Europa Awards ceremony will take place on September 5.
• The awards ceremony caps off XBIZ Amsterdam, scheduled for September 3-5.
• Eligible content and products must have been released between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024.