The pre-nomination period for the 2026 XMA Creator Awards has officially opened, marking a significant milestone in the adult entertainment industry's celebration of creativity and innovation.

Organizers have announced that the pre-nomination process is now live, allowing creators to submit their entries for recognition in various categories. The event will be presented by premium creator platform Fansly and serve as the grand finale to the XBIZ Miami conference, taking place May 11-14.

New Categories Added

Among the award categories honoring streamers, clip creators, and premium social media stars are 10 new categories for 2026: Inked Streamer of the Year, Best Cam Room Design, Gay Clip Creator of the Year, Inked Clip Creator of the Year, POV Clip Artist of the Year, Faceless Clip Artist of the Year, Gay Premium Social Media Star of the Year, Fetish Premium Social Media Star of the Year, Inked Premium Social Media Star of the Year, and Social Media Influencer of the Year.

The new categories join existing award categories for streamers, clip artists, and premium social media stars. The full list of categories can be found on the XMA Creator Awards website.

Submission Process

Creatives interested in submitting their entries can do so by clicking on the provided link. The last day for entries is March 21, giving creators a limited window to submit their nominations.

The submission process will be handled through the XMA Creator Awards website, with organizers providing clear instructions and guidelines for creators to follow.

XBIZ Miami Conference

The 2026 XMA Creator Awards will serve as the grand finale to the XBIZ Miami conference, taking place May 11-14. The event is expected to draw a large crowd of industry professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Key Facts

  • The pre-nomination period for the 2026 XMA Creator Awards has officially opened.
  • 10 new categories have been added for 2026, including Inked Streamer of the Year and Best Cam Room Design.
  • The event will be presented by premium creator platform Fansly.
  • The last day for entries is March 21.
  • The 2026 XMA Creator Awards will serve as the grand finale to the XBIZ Miami conference, taking place May 11-14.