Maya Rose has received a nomination for Female Streamer of the Year at the 2026 XMA Europe Awards, an event presented by Fansly. The awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, in Amsterdam.
2026 XMA Europe Awards Overview
The 2026 XMA Europe Awards, described as the adult industry’s biggest night on the continent, will recognize 980 nominees across 62 categories. The nominations were announced on August 1, 2026, by XBIZ. The event is presented by Fansly, a creator platform.
The awards ceremony will take place on Sunday, September 13, in Amsterdam. This red-carpet event will conclude a series of industry gatherings, including the XBIZ Amsterdam conference and the inaugural X3 Amsterdam. Industry members began casting their votes on XBIZ.net for all award categories starting Wednesday, August 5.
The XBIZ Awards, which were renamed XMAs Awards from 2025 onwards, are presented annually to honor individuals, companies, performers, and products that contribute to the growth and success of adult films. XBIZ publisher and founder Alec Helmy stated that the awards were created to meet the industry's desire for an event that encompasses all aspects of the business, presenting it professionally and honoring it with class. The awards have been compared to the international film and TV industry's Golden Globes.
Organized by the adult industry trade magazine XBIZ, the awards were first presented in 2003. Award nominations are submitted by clients, and winners are determined by votes from XBIZ staff, industry colleagues, and participating organizations. Initially, the awards recognized achievements in the online adult industry, but video categories have been added in recent years. As of 2014, the number of specific award categories had expanded to over 150.
Maya Rose's Nomination and Reaction
Maya Rose was nominated for the 2026 XMA Europe Award for Female Streamer of the Year. Rose expressed her honor at the nomination, stating that streaming has enabled her to build genuine connections with her fans daily. She also conveyed gratitude to those who have supported her and contributed to her nomination.
The 2026 XMA Creator Awards, also presented by Fansly, took place on May 16, 2026, in Miami Beach. The 2026 XMAs, which crowned stars in adult entertainment, were held on January 21, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium. The 2025 Euro XMAs, which lit up Amsterdam, saw over 1,000 industry luminaries gather at Theater Amsterdam on September 8, 2025.
Related Industry Events and Developments
Beyond the XMA Europe Awards, the adult industry has seen several other notable developments. The 2026 Pornhub Awards winners were announced on May 27, 2026, ahead of a ceremony in Los Angeles, sponsored by 1win.
In terms of platform and technology advancements, SinParty, a cam platform, integrated Honey Play Box’s Vibe-Connect interactive camming software on July 15, 2026. This integration allows creators to engage fans and generate revenue through connected toys during and beyond livestreams. On July 2, 2026, SinParty also added Lovense Stream Master capability, enabling creators to stream from various locations using only a mobile device. Lovense further launched its "Control Me" feature on June 24, 2026, which allows creators to control viewers’ devices at scale.
Other platform updates include DarkFans rolling out platform updates and promotional features on May 18, 2026, which included a revamped interface and new features. A new safe-for-work (SFW) creator platform called 'My Persona' was officially launched by creator Allie Eve Knox on June 30, 2026.
Looking ahead, XBIZ Media plans to bring its entire January event series, spanning eight events, together under one roof at the JW Marriott L.A. Live from January 7-10, 2027. This consolidation aims to create an epicenter for business, networking, and celebration within the adult industry.
Key Facts
- Maya Rose was nominated for Female Streamer of the Year at the 2026 XMA Europe Awards.
- The 2026 XMA Europe Awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, in Amsterdam.
- The awards recognize 980 nominees across 62 categories and are presented by Fansly.
- Voting for the 2026 XMA Europe Awards opened on XBIZ.net on August 5, 2026.
- The XBIZ Awards, renamed XMAs Awards from 2025, were first given in 2003.
- The XMA Europe Awards will conclude a series of industry events, including XBIZ Amsterdam and X3 Amsterdam.
