Erika Icon, owner and publicist of The Rub PR, has received a nomination for the WIA Woman of the Year award at the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards. This marks Icon's third nomination for the award, following a win earlier this year and a previous nomination in 2025.
2027 XBIZ Exec Awards Nomination
The nomination for WIA Woman of the Year at the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards was announced on November 3, 2026. The XBIZ Exec Awards are scheduled for January 8. The adult entertainment edition of the annual XBIZ Exec Awards recognizes individuals from the adult business community for their creativity and leadership, celebrating career achievement across various industry roles.
Icon previously won the WIA Woman of the Year award in January, which was presented at the 2026 XBIZ Honors. The 2026 XBIZ Honors ceremony took place at the Kimpton Everly Hotel’s Nichols Ballroom. Icon was nominated for the award in 2025 as well. The 2027 nomination places Icon in competition with other women from top companies within the industry.
Voting for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards is currently open on XBIZ.net. Industry members can vote for Icon in the Adult Entertainment Community section under the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards. Voting is open through November 6.
Previous Recognition and Industry Presence
Erika Icon, owner and publicist of The Rub PR, secured the WIA Woman of the Year award at the 2026 XBIZ Honors. During the ceremony, Icon expressed gratitude to XBIZ and her clients, including ProDx Health, which received the Emerging Brand of the Year award prior to Icon's win. Icon noted her 20 years in the industry and the significance of being recognized as a publicist, a behind-the-scenes role. She also mentioned that winning an XBIZ Award had been a long-standing goal.
The Rub PR is described as a full-service adult PR agency. Icon started the firm in 2008. The agency works with studios, companies, cam models, and performers. The Rub PR's website is scheduled for a relaunch in February. Icon is noted for having over 15 years of experience in the adult industry.
The XBIZ Exec Awards Overview
The XBIZ Exec Awards are presented at two annual ceremonies held in conjunction with XBIZ 2027 in Los Angeles. The awards honor individuals for their creativity and leadership, acknowledging career achievement across various industry roles. Nominees are selected based on factors such as business acumen, community standing, and overall leadership.
The 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards, which focused on the online industry edition, were presented as part of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremony on Wednesday, January 14, in conjunction with the XBIZ 2026 digital media conference. That year, the program expanded to include five new categories without finalists or nominees. These categories were the Brave Voice Award, the Pulse of the People Award, the Trusted Confidant Award, the Heart of Gold Award, and the Shining Spirit Award. Voting for the 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards began on October 29 and continued through November 11.
Key Facts
- Erika Icon of The Rub PR has been nominated for the WIA Woman of the Year award at the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards.
- This is Icon's third nomination for the WIA Woman of the Year award, having won in January 2026 and been nominated in 2025.
- The 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards are scheduled for January 8.
- Voting for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards is open on XBIZ.net through November 6.
- Erika Icon is the owner and publicist of The Rub PR, a full-service adult PR agency she started in 2008.
- The XBIZ Exec Awards recognize creativity, leadership, and career achievement within the adult business community.
