Falcon/NakedSword has received two nominations for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards, with President and CEO Tim Valenti nominated for the Executive Leadership Award and Chief Creative Marketing Officer and Co-Chief Content Officer Ben Rush nominated for Marketing Exec of the Year.
The nominations were announced on November 4, 2026, from Menlo Park, California. The XBIZ Exec Awards, which focus on the adult entertainment industry, are scheduled for January 8, 2027. These awards recognize individuals for their creativity, leadership, and career achievements across various industry roles.
Leadership and Marketing Recognition
Tim Valenti, President and CEO of Falcon/NakedSword, has been nominated for the Executive Leadership Award. Valenti commented that leadership involves surrounding oneself with talented individuals and allowing them autonomy. He views this nomination as a reflection of the company's personnel across production, technology, marketing, and creative departments. Valenti expressed pride in the company's collective achievements and anticipation for the new year.
Ben Rush, Chief Creative Marketing Officer and Co-Chief Content Officer at Falcon/NakedSword, received a nomination for Marketing Exec of the Year. Rush stated that the company consistently seeks new methods to engage audiences and explore creative boundaries while maintaining its distinct identity. He finds it rewarding to see this work acknowledged and appreciates being part of a company that supports innovation and creativity.
Voting for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards is currently open on XBIZ.net. Falcon/NakedSword can be followed on X.com.
Recent Industry Recognition for Falcon/NakedSword
Falcon/NakedSword has a history of receiving industry accolades. On January 20, 2026, the Falcon/NakedSword Studio Group won two awards at the 2026 XMA Awards in Los Angeles. The company received Best Gay Movie for "Wild Game," a thriller produced by NakedSword and Disruptive Films. Additionally, NakedSword.com was named Best Gay Site of the Year. NakedSword.com is described as "the Netflix of gay porn."
Valenti noted that these 2026 XMA wins were particularly significant as they coincided with NakedSword's 25th anniversary. He expressed pride in the company's origins and viewed the honors as a testament to its sustained appeal and future prospects.
Further recognition in 2026 included FalconStudios.com being awarded Website of the Year at the CreatorVision and Grabbys Europe Awards, held in Torremolinos. At the same event, NakedSword Originals' "Spain in the Ass 2," featuring Sir Peter, Alex Palmieri, and Tom Storm, won Scene of the Year. Raging Stallion's "The Devil You Know," starring Sir Peter and Leander, received the Duo Scene of the Year award for its first installment.
In 2023, Falcon | NakedSword received nominations for the XBIZ Awards, including two categories typically reserved for straight studios: Studio of the Year and Best Cinematography. The nomination for Studio of the Year marked the first time a gay studio was recognized in this category, which encompasses content from across the entire industry. NakedSword Originals' feature "Get.Away." earned a nomination for Best Cinematography for director Marc MacNamara, making it the sole gay production nominated in that category. The 2023 XBIZ Awards also expanded the Gay Movie of the Year award into two distinct categories: Gay Feature of the Year and Gay All-Sex Release of the Year. Dante Colle also received a nomination for the Male Performer of the Year award.
The 2023 XBIZ Awards ceremony took place on January 15 at the Hollywood Palladium. Other nominees for Studio of the Year in 2023 included Adult Time, Brazzers, Evil Angel, Girlfriends Films, Lust Cinema, Mile High Media, Model Media, Team Skeet, and Vixen Media Group.
Historical XBIZ Awards Nominations
Looking back to 2018, the Falcon Studios Group and the NakedSword Network garnered a total of 27 nominations for the XBIZ Awards. These nominations recognized models, executives, directors, and movies. Specific nods included Falcon Studios, NakedSword Originals, Raging Stallion Studios, and Hot House Video for Gay Studio of the Year. Five nominations were received for Gay Movie of the Year. The nominated films for Gay Movie of the Year were "Earthbound: Heaven to Hell 2" and "Route 69" from Falcon Studios, "MXXX The Hardest Ride" and "Scared Stiff" from NakedSword Originals, and "One Night at the Ready" from Hot House Video.
Key Facts
- Falcon/NakedSword received two nominations for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards.
- Tim Valenti, President and CEO, is nominated for the Executive Leadership Award.
- Ben Rush, Chief Creative Marketing Officer and Co-Chief Content Officer, is nominated for Marketing Exec of the Year.
- The 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards ceremony is scheduled for January 8.
- Falcon/NakedSword won Best Gay Movie for "Wild Game" and Best Gay Site of the Year for NakedSword.com at the 2026 XMA Awards.
- In 2023, Falcon | NakedSword was nominated for Studio of the Year and Best Cinematography at the XBIZ Awards.
