Sportsheets has received five nominations for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards, with individual team members recognized across various categories. The nominations highlight leadership and contributions within the pleasure product and retail industry.
Sportsheets Team Members Recognized
On October 30, 2026, Sportsheets announced its five nominations for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards. The company, based in Huntington Beach, California, saw its CEO, Julie Stewart, nominated for Businessperson of the Year. Kelly Sofferman, EVP at Sportsheets, received a nomination for Team Manager of the Year. Elyse Bonner, the Marketing Manager, is among the nominees for Marketing Exec of the Year. Regional Sales Manager Kristin Zuri-Godiskind was nominated for Community Figure of the Year. Additionally, Brand Ambassador Corrine "Rin" Musick is nominated for Road Warrior of the Year.
Julie Stewart stated that the recognition of five team members by industry peers is an honor. Stewart noted that the nominations reflect the passion, dedication, and collaborative spirit that define the company. She added that achievements are the result of a team that cares about its work and the relationships it builds. Stewart expressed gratitude for the recognition and extended congratulations to all nominees, acknowledging the privilege of being recognized alongside talented individuals who contribute to the industry's advancement.
About the XBIZ Exec Awards
The XBIZ Exec Awards honor individuals from the adult business community for their creativity and leadership, celebrating career achievements across prominent industry roles. Nominees are selected based on factors such as business acumen, community standing, and overall leadership. The pleasure product and retail industry edition of the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards is scheduled for January 9, 2027, as part of the XBIZ event series in Los Angeles. The awards are presented by Svakom and Kaotik Labs.
Voting for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards opened on October 27, 2026, on XBIZ.net and is set to conclude on November 6, 2026. The Adult Entertainment edition of the XBIZ Exec Awards is scheduled for January 8, 2027.
Previous XBIZ Exec Awards and Categories
The XBIZ Exec Awards have a history of recognizing industry professionals. The 2026 XBIZ Exec Awards, for the retail industry edition, were presented as part of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremony on Sunday, January 11, in conjunction with the pleasure products trade show XBIZ Expo. This event was also presented by SVAKOM and Kaotik Labs. The 2026 program expanded to include five new categories without finalists or nominees: The Brave Voice Award, The Pulse of the People Award, The Trusted Confidant Award, The Heart of Gold Award, and The Shining Spirit Award.
The 2025 XBIZ Exec Awards for the adult retail industry were presented as part of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremony on Saturday, January 18, in conjunction with XBIZ Expo. Categories in previous years have included Retail Buyer of the Year, Distributor Account Exec of the Year, and Retail Merchandising Exec of the Year. For example, nominees for Retail Buyer of the Year in 2027 included Lindsay Allain of Pleasures N Treasures, Amber Baxter of Fairvilla, and Jessica Beatty of Lion's Den. Distributor Account Exec of the Year nominees for 2027 included Chris Armstrong of Holiday. In 2025, Retail Merchandising Exec of the Year nominees included Ruth Arceo of Pleasure Chest and Holly Berejikian of Sexy Suz. Distributor Account Exec of the Year nominees in 2025 included Ralf Albers of Shots Europe and Crystal Bell of ECN.
Key Facts
- Sportsheets received five nominations for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards.
- Julie Stewart, Sportsheets CEO, is nominated for Businessperson of the Year.
- Kelly Sofferman, EVP, is nominated for Team Manager of the Year.
- Elyse Bonner, Marketing Manager, is nominated for Marketing Exec of the Year.
- Kristin Zuri-Godiskind, Regional Sales Manager, is nominated for Community Figure of the Year.
- Corrine "Rin" Musick, Brand Ambassador, is nominated for Road Warrior of the Year.
- The 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards, Pleasure & Retail edition, will take place on January 9, 2027.
- Voting for the 2027 XBIZ Exec Awards began on October 27, 2026, and concludes on November 6, 2026.
