The Trans Erotica Awards (TEAs) marked its 15th anniversary with a return to the Avalon theater in Hollywood, honoring trans excellence in the adult industry. The event, presented by Pornhub and organized by Grooby, featured a range of awards and culminated in a dual win for Emma Rose and Ariel Demure in the Best Hardcore Performer category.

Awards and Honorees

The 15th annual TEAs ceremony, held on March 20, 2023, celebrated various achievements within the trans adult entertainment sector. Domino Presley served as the Mistress of Ceremonies, and both Pornhub and Grooby received repeated thanks throughout the evening from Presley, presenters, and winners.

The Best Hardcore Performer award resulted in a tie, with Emma Rose and Ariel Demure sharing the honor. Keith Eros was named 2023 Trans Male Performer of the Year. Natassia Dreams and Foxxy, who interviewed attendees on the red carpet, also received awards during the event.

The Best DVD award, sponsored by AdultEmpire, went to Adult Time’s “Transfixed Muses Vol. 1,” directed by Bree Mills. Siouxsie Q accepted the award on behalf of Mills, acknowledging the trans crew and models involved. Ricky Greenwood received the Best Scene Producer award, accepted by Colby Jansen.

The Industry Professional Award, recognizing an individual who represents the industry and supports the trans community, was presented to Alison Boden, Executive Director of the Free Speech Coalition (FSC). Mike Stabile and Lotus Lain, Boden’s FSC colleagues, presented the award. Boden stated that she has devoted her life to the industry for 20 years and noted the current period as the "worst year" in terms of attacks on the industry and its participants.

Sarina Havoc won the Best Cam Performer award, sponsored by Streamate, and accepted it with her wife, Robin Coffins. The Black-Tgirls Model of the Year award, sponsored by Grooby, was presented to Nubian Barbie by Emily Adaire and Cher Mii. Cloudy Vim, last year’s Black-Tgirls Model of the Year, received the Best Internet Personality award, sponsored by Nelson Thane Unlimited.

Nyxi Leon won the Best Content Creator award. Brittney Kade was named Gender X’s Model of the Year, an award presented by director Jim Powers and Mr. White. Gender X also won Best Girl/Girl Scene for “TNT 3 — Scene 1,” co-starring Jade Venus and Tori Easton and directed by Jim Powers.

The Producer's Choice Award, designed to honor consistent performers with large fan bases, was presented by Grooby producer Radius Dark and Nikki Sapphire to Korra Del Rio. Madame Morgan received the Best BBW Performer award, sponsored by TGirlBBW, for the second consecutive year. The Transcendence Award, instituted by Dr. Alexander Sinclair, was given to Natassia Dreams, presented by Dr. Sinclair and Jessica Foxx.

New Ivy accepted the Chaturbate’s Trans Broadcaster of the Year award via video. Evil Angel’s “Pansexual X Porn Crush 3 - Scene 2,” co-starring Aubrey Kate and Dante Colle, won Best Boy/Girl Scene, with director Aiden Starr accepting. Trans Angels’ “Bad Girls 4 Ever,” featuring Jessy Dubai, Eva Maxim, Jade Venus, and Vanessa Vega, and directed by Tom Moore, received the Best Scene Threesome/Moresome award.

Jamie Kelly won the Ms. Unique award, sponsored by TGirlsHookup. Two Lifetime Achievement Awards, sponsored by Wicked Sensual Care, were presented. Eddie Wood received the first, becoming the first trans man to be given the honor in TEAs history. His partner, Klintelle Moore, presented the award. Louie Damazo received the second Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Steven Grooby and Grooby’s Frank. Damazo has produced content for Grooby in Brazil for over two decades. Kasey Kei was named Grooby Girl of the Year.

Robin Coffins won Best Non-TS Female Performer, and Chris Epic received Best Non-TS Male Performer. Bailey Archer won the Best Non-US Performer award. Foxxy was named Pornhub Model of the Year, presented by Natassia Dreams and Asa Akira. Izzy Wilde received the Fan Choice Award for the second consecutive year. Keith Eros won Best Trans Male Performer, sponsored by Transnificent.com. Zariah Aura, a Grooby 2023 Ambassador, won the Best New Face award, sponsored by Razor Edge Talent. Jade Venus won the Best Solo Model award, sponsored by Bad Dragon, for the second year.

Event Details and Atmosphere

The 2023 TEAs marked the 15th anniversary of the event, returning to the Avalon theater in Hollywood. The red carpet portion of the event was moved indoors due to unusual rain in Los Angeles, which also affected the XBIZ Awards in January. Natassia Dreams and Foxxy conducted interviews on the red carpet.

The show proceeded without reported drama, lasting over two and a half hours. Performances by Gracie Jane and Teyana Trendz preceded the awards. Domino Presley’s dance-pop trio, The Gurls, which she formed with Alissah and Raquel Starr, also performed. The Gurls made their stage debut at the 2022 TEAs.

The event showcased a diversity of fashion, with attendees including trans women, trans men, nonbinary individuals, and cis allies. Keith Eros, wearing a vermillion gown, commented on the freedom of expression for trans men. Emma Rose, in an off-white tailored suit, used her acceptance speech to advocate for increased representation and visibility for "Black t-girls."

Fundraising and Industry Advocacy

The 2023 TEAs ceremony was the event’s first fundraiser, supporting the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) in its efforts to protect the rights of the adult industry. Alison Boden, FSC Executive Director, accepted the Industry Professional Award and spoke about the challenges facing the industry. Steven Grooby, a newly elected FSC board member, also emphasized the importance of supporting the FSC, stating that the industry is under attack from multiple directions.

Key Facts

  • The Trans Erotica Awards (TEAs) celebrated its 15th anniversary on March 20, 2023, at the Avalon theater in Hollywood.
  • Pornhub presented the event, and Grooby organized it.
  • Emma Rose and Ariel Demure tied for the Best Hardcore Performer award.
  • Alison Boden, Executive Director of the Free Speech Coalition (FSC), received the Industry Professional Award.
  • The 2023 TEAs was the ceremony’s first fundraiser, supporting the Free Speech Coalition.
  • Eddie Wood received a Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first trans man to be given the honor in TEAs history.