Queen Morningstar has received a nomination for the 2026 XMA Europe Award for Fetish Creator of the Year, marking her second consecutive nomination in this category and her fifth overall XMA Europe nod.
Morningstar's Consistent Recognition
The nomination for Queen Morningstar was announced on August 5, 2026, at 5:08 PM PDT. This marks the fifth year in a row that Morningstar has been recognized with an XMA Europe nomination. Her current nomination is specifically for Fetish Creator of the Year, a category in which she was also nominated in the previous year.
Morningstar stated that she strives to produce high-quality content because of the type of dominatrix she is, and that it is the least she can do for her worldwide subscribers. She also stated that it is amazing to be recognized by the industry as a major player with this nomination, and that taking home the trophy would be a dream.
The XMA Europe Awards are presented by XBIZ, an adult industry trade magazine. The awards were first given in 2003 and were originally created to recognize achievement in the online adult industry. In recent years, video categories have been added. The XBIZ Awards were renamed as XMAs Awards from 2025 onwards. The awards are given annually to honor individuals, companies, performers, and products that play a part in the growth and success of adult films. XBIZ publisher and founder Alec Helmy described the awards as being born out of the industry's desire for an awards event that encompasses all facets of the business, presents it professionally, and honors it with class. The awards have been compared to the international film and TV industry's Golden Globes. Award nominations are submitted by clients, and winners are voted for by XBIZ staff, industry colleagues, and participating organizations. As of 2014, the number of specific award categories had expanded to include more than 150 award categories.
The 2026 XMA Europe Awards Event
The 2026 XMA Europe Awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, in Amsterdam. This red-carpet event will conclude a series of industry events, including the XBIZ Amsterdam conference and the inaugural X3 Amsterdam. The 2026 XMA Europe Nominees were announced on August 1, 2026. The awards are presented by Fansly and recognize 980 nominees across 62 categories. Peer voting for the awards is currently open on XBIZ.net.
The XMA Europa Awards are described as the adult industry’s biggest night in Europe, spotlighting the continent’s stars, acclaimed movies, and innovative pleasure products. The event for 2025 was scheduled for Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Recent Industry Developments
The adult industry has seen several other developments in the weeks leading up to the XMA Europe nominations. On August 3, 2026, The Dungeon Store debuted its new 'Jester Stick Cane' for impact play. Orion Wholesale introduced a new leather harness set from its Zado line of BDSM gear on July 30, 2026. Kink.com released new content featuring various performers in July 2026. Charlotte Sins starred with Victor Ray in "Roped Up and Spread Out," part of Kink.com’s “Dungeon Sex” series. Octavia Red, an XMAs winner, starred with director John Paul “The Pope” in "Fiery Slut in Strict Bondage," an installment of Kink.com’s "Device Bondage" series. Hazel Heart starred in "Tied-Up & Tormented," part of Kink.com's "KinkVR" series, on July 13, 2026.
In terms of creator platforms and personnel changes, Clips4Sale (C4S) appointed Christy Verville as its new VP of creator success on July 20, 2026. A new creator platform called Clips.com officially launched on July 15, 2026. The TikTok-inspired content platform Wantmi.com launched on July 9, 2026. Creators Fae and Cheta launched their membership site, FaeAndCheta.com, on July 6, 2026.
Key Facts
- Queen Morningstar nominated for 2026 XMA Europe Award for Fetish Creator of the Year.
- This is Morningstar's second consecutive nomination in the Fetish Creator of the Year category and fifth overall XMA Europe nod.
- The 2026 XMA Europe Awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, in Amsterdam.
- The awards are presented by Fansly and recognize 980 nominees across 62 categories.
- Peer voting for the awards is open on XBIZ.net.
- The XMA Europe Awards serve as the grand finale to industry events including XBIZ Amsterdam conference and X3 Amsterdam.
