Jamey Bell, Medical Director and Chair of the Medical Advisory Board for Performer Availability Screening Services (PASS), has been nominated for Community Figure of the Year at the 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards. Bell has served on the PASS Board of Directors since 2021.
Bell's Nomination and Role at PASS
Bell's nomination for Community Figure of the Year was announced by PASS on October 30. Nominees for the XBIZ Exec Awards are selected based on leadership, business acumen, community influence, and overall career achievement. These nominations come from a pool of pre-nomination entries submitted by members of the adult industry.
Bell was named PASS Medical Director on September 5, 2023. He also serves as Chair of the newly formed PASS Medical Advisory Board. Bell has been a member of the PASS Board of Directors since 2021. In his role as Medical Director, Bell supervises the development and implementation of policies and programs related to the health of the industry. He also represents PASS in discussions with policymakers, businesses, and community partners.
Ian O’Brien, Executive Director of PASS, stated that Bell has dedicated volunteer hours to helping performers navigate healthcare, access testing and treatment, and receive support. O'Brien also noted Bell's commitment beyond his Medical Director role, highlighting his embodiment of community care. O'Brien previously stated that Bell's extensive experience in sexual medicine and his passion for the well-being of industry members were exemplary, leading to a unanimous vote by the PASS Board to name him Medical Director.
Bell brings over 20 years of experience in STI, HIV, and LGBTQ healthcare. He currently works as the Medical Director of the Sexual Health Program at the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Bell initially connected with O’Brien at an industry trade show in early 2020. Following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Bell volunteered to consult on the development of guidance. Since formally joining the PASS board in 2021, Bell has contributed to developments including the launch of two Mpox vaccine clinics. He has also made himself available to the community, answering performers' health questions and connecting them to care.
About the XBIZ Exec Awards
The XBIZ Exec Awards are an annual program that spotlights influential business leaders in the adult industry. These awards recognize individuals who play essential roles in the success of top brands. The award categories cover a range of positions within leading enterprises, including business development, marketing, management, and C-level roles.
Voting for the 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards is currently open, with industry members able to cast their votes via XBIZ.net. The awards are presented as part of two annual XBIZ Honors ceremonies. The retail edition is scheduled for January 11 during XBIZ Expo, and the digital media edition is set for January 14.
Recent winners at the 2026 XBIZ Honors include Kristen Penn of Grooby, who received the Heart of Gold Award at the online edition on January 20, 2026. Scott Lipkin of Our Erotic Journey was named Pleasure Product Account Exec of the Year at the retail edition of the 2026 XBIZ Honors & Executive Awards on January 20, 2026. Alex Feynerol of Svakom was named Business Development Executive of the Year at the retail edition of the 2026 XBIZ Honors on January 20, 2026. CalExotics executives Susan Colvin and Austin Ferdinand also celebrated industry accolades in February 2026. Reagan Foxx of Pineapple Support has also earned an XBIZ Exec Awards nomination. NMG Management received three nominations for the 2026 XMAs and the online industry edition of the 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards, as announced on December 12, 2025.
The 2026 XBIZ Honors online edition took place on a Wednesday night, turning the Kimpton Everly Hotel’s Nichols Ballroom into a celebration of industry excellence. Alec Helmy of XBIZ offered an introduction and words of encouragement to the community of online adult industry professionals. MelRose Michaels of SexWorkCEO hosted the evening.
Key Facts
- Jamey Bell has been nominated for Community Figure of the Year at the 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards.
- Bell serves as Medical Director and Chair of the Medical Advisory Board for PASS.
- He has been on the PASS Board of Directors since 2021.
- Bell was named PASS Medical Director on September 5, 2023.
- The XBIZ Exec Awards recognize influential business leaders in the adult industry.
- Voting for the 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards is open via XBIZ.net.