ED Publications has announced the first nominees for its ED Awards, including categories for clubs and entertainers. The new Honors Awards categories, introduced in 2025, will be presented at the ED Awards Show on August 26 in Las Vegas.
2025 ED Awards and Honors
The 2025 ED Award nominees for clubs and entertainers have been revealed. Honors Award nominations are expected to follow in the coming days. Voting for the Final ED Awards Ballot will be open from Thursday, July 10, through July 24, accessible at theEDawards.com.
ED Publications, the producer of the Annual ED EXPO and the Annual ED “Honors” Awards Show, announced the list of adult nightclub and feature entertainer nominees for 2025. The ED Honors Awards Show, described as the only national awards show for the adult nightclub industry, is scheduled for August 26, 2025. It will take place at the Criss Angel Theater inside Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. Comedian Kellen Erskine, who has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan, and Comedy Central, will host the 2025 ED’s Awards Show.
The ED’s Awards Show was established in 1998 and serves as the marquee event of the Annual ED (EXOTIC DANCER) EXPO. The EXPO has been the only national convention and tradeshow for the adult nightclub industry since its inception in 1993. The 2025 EXPO is slated for August 24-27 at the Flamingo Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, with room rates starting at $59 per night, and $39 on Wednesday night.
The ED “Honors” Awards were introduced in 2025 to acknowledge individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry. The nominees for these awards will be announced at a later date. Winners of the Honors Awards are selected by the “ED Honors Board,” a group of established industry professionals from various club operations across the country, representing both large and small clubs.
Honors Award Categories and Selection Process
The ED “Honors” Awards, introduced in 2025, include categories such as Industry Innovator of the Year, Progressive Leader (GM) of the Year, Outstanding Employee of the Year, and Club Transformation of the Year. These awards aim to recognize specific individuals for their contributions to the industry. The selection of winners for these awards is conducted by the “ED Honors Board,” which consists of industry professionals from across the country, representing different aspects of club operation.
The pre-nomination voting website is the initial step in the ED Awards nomination process. Industry professionals use this site to nominate clubs, staff members, entertainers, and industry executives they believe are deserving of an ED Award nomination.
Looking Ahead to 2026
The 2026 ED “Honors” Awards Show is scheduled for August 25, 2026, at the Penn & Teller Theater inside the Rio in Las Vegas. This event, also produced by ED Publications, is described as the only national awards show for the gentlemen's club industry. Comedian Matt Richards, known for appearances on HBOMax, CBS, Showtime, TBS, and MTV, will host the 2026 ED’s Awards Show.
The 2026 ED EXPO will be held from August 23-26 at the Rio Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, with room rates available at $69 per night.
Key Facts
- The 2025 ED Award nominees for clubs and entertainers have been announced.
- The ED Honors Awards, introduced in 2025, recognize individuals for industry contributions.
- The 2025 ED Honors Awards Show will be held on August 26, 2025, at the Criss Angel Theater in Las Vegas.
- Voting for the Final ED Awards Ballot runs from July 10 to July 24.
- The 2025 ED EXPO is scheduled for August 24-27 at the Flamingo Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
- The 2026 ED Honors Awards Show is set for August 25, 2026, at the Penn & Teller Theater in Las Vegas.
