XBIZ Awards are given annually to honor "individuals, companies, performers and products that play an essential part in the growth and success of adult films" and have been described by XBIZ publisher and founder Alec Helmy as being "born out of the industry's desire for an awards event that not only encompasses all facets of the business but one which presents it in a professional light and honors it with class". Organized by the adult industry trade magazine XBIZ, the awards were first given in 2003. The award nominations are submitted by clients, and the winners are voted for by XBIZ staff, industry colleagues and participating organizations. The awards were originally created to recognize achievement in the online adult industry, but, in recent years, video categories have been added. The XBIZ Awards in the adult film industry have been compared to the Golden Globes in the mainstream film industry. The 2010 XBIZ Awards were held in at the Avalon in Hollywood. As of 2014, the number of specific award categories has expanded over the years to include more than 150 award categories. The award winners listed below are mostly for major award categories, but a more comprehensive listing of past award winners may be found in the "External links" section.

Achievement in Movie Production

Acting Performance

Acting Performance (Female) of the Year

Best Acting – Lead

Best Acting – Supporting

Best Actress – Feature Movie

Best Actress – Parody/Comedy Release

Best Actress – Couples-Themed Release

Best Actress – All-Girl Release

Best Actress - Taboo Release

Acting Performance (Male) of the Year

Best Actor – Feature Movie

Best Actor – Parody/Comedy Release

Best Actor – Couples-Themed Release

Best Actor - Taboo Release

Best Supporting Actress

Best Supporting Actor

Best New Starlet

Best Non-Sex Acting Performance

Affiliate Programs

Affiliate Program/Network of the Year

Affiliate Program of the Year - Cam

Affiliate Program of the Year – European

Affiliate Program – Gay

Affiliate Program of the Year – Multi-Platform

Affiliate Program – Porn Star

Affiliate Program – Paysite

Affiliate Program of the Year – Retail

Affiliate Program – Solo Girl

Affiliate Program of the Year – Specialty

Affiliate Program – Studio

Affiliate Program – VOD

All-Black

All-Black Release of the Year

All-Black Series

All-Girl

Release of the Year – Feature

Release of the Year – Non-Feature

Series of the Year

All-Sex

All-Sex Release of the Year

All-Sex Series of the Year

Amateur/Pro-Am

Amateur Release of the Year

Amateur Series of the Year

Pro-Am Release of the Year

Asian-Themed

Asian-Themed Release of the Year

Asian-Themed Series

BDSM

BDSM Release of the Year

Best Art Direction

Best Cinematography

Best Editing

Best Music

Best Scene/Best Sex Scene

Best Scene – Feature Movie

Best Scene – Parody/Comedy Release

Best Scene – Gonzo/Non-Feature Release

Best Scene – All Sex Release

Best Scene – Vignette Release

Best Scene – Couples-Themed Release

Best Scene – All-Girl Release

Best Sex Scene – Taboo Release

Best Sex Scene - Clip Site

Best Sex Scene – Virtual Reality

Best Special Effects

Comedy

Comedy Release of the Year

Content Provider of the Year

Couples-Themed

Release of the Year

Line of the Year

Crossover Move/Crossover Star of the Year

Crossover Female Star

Crossover Male Star

Design Company

Design Studio of the Year

Director of the Year

Director of the Year – Body of Work

Director of the Year – Individual Work/Feature Release

Director of the Year – Non-Feature Release

Director of the Year – Parody

Director of the Year - Web

European/Foreign Director of the Year

Emerging Studio

Ethnic Release

European/Foreign Release

Feature Release of the Year

Non-Feature Release of the Year

Executive Leadership Award

Executive Leadership – Retail

Executive Leadership – Video

Executive Leadership – Web

Feature Director

Feature Movie of the Year

Female Performer of the Year

Foreign Female Performer of the Year

Girl/Girl Performer of the Year

Feminist Porn

Release of the Year

Fetish

Fetish Release of the Year

Gonzo

Gonzo Director

Gonzo Release of the Year

Gonzo Release – Non-Feature

Gonzo Series of the Year

Industry Contribution

Interracial

Interracial Release of the Year

Interracial Series

Latin-Themed

Latin-Themed Release of the Year

Latin-Themed Series

LGBT Awards

The LGBT in the title refers to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual people.

Gay Web Company/Brand of the Year

Company

Director of the Year

Gay Feature Movie of the Year

Gay Performer of the Year

Gay Studio of the Year

Transsexual/Transgender Director of the Year

Transsexual/Transgender Performer of the Year

Transsexual/Transgender Release of the Year

Transsexual/Transgender Studio of the Year

Live Cam Model of the Year

Male Performer of the Year

Foreign Male Performer of the Year

Marketing Campaign of the Year

MILF Performer of the Year

Movie Production

New Male Performer/Best Male Newcomer of the Year

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New Series of the Year

Parody Release of the Year

Parody Release of the Year – Comedy

Parody Release of the Year – Drama

People's Choice Awards

Female Porn Star of the Year

Male Porn Star of the Year

Best New Starlet of the Year

Feature Movie of the Year

Gonzo Movie of the Year

Porn Parody of the Year

Porn Site of the Year

Porn Studio of the Year

Porn Director of the Year

Web Babe of the Year

Performer of the Year

Performer Comeback of the Year

Performer Showcase of the Year

Pleasure Products

Adult Game/Bachelorette Product of the Year

Bachelor/Bachelorette Product of the Year

BDSM Pleasure Products Company of the Year

BDSM Soft Bondage Product/Line of the Year

Condom Manufacturer of the Year

Couples Sex Toy of the Year

Crossover Novelty Company

Excellence in Product Packaging

Fetish Product/Line of the Year

Innovative Product of the Year

Innovative Sex Toy of the Year – Design

Innovative Sex Toy of the Year – Technology

LGBT Pleasure Products Company of the Year

LGBT/Gay/Lesbian Sex Toy/Line of the Year

Lingerie/Apparel Collection of the Year

Lingerie/Apparel Company of the Year

Luxury Pleasure Product/Line of the Year

Luxury Brand of the Year

Male Pleasure Products Company of the Year

Male Sex Toy/Line of the Year

Marketing Campaign of the Year

New Pleasure Products Company of the Year

Novelty/Sex Toy Company of the Year

Pleasure Products Company of the Year – Boutique

Pleasure Products Company of the Year – Full Range

Pleasure Products Company of the Year – International

Pleasure Products Company of the Year – Progressive

Pleasure Products Company of the Year – Sex Toys

Sensual Accessory Product/Line of the Year

Sensual Bath & Body Product of the Year

Sex Doll Brand of the Year

Sex Enhancement Product of the Year

Sex Lubricant of the Year

Sex Lubricant Company of the Year

Sex Toy of the Year – Powered/Vibrating

Sex Toy of the Year – Powered/Non-Vibrating

Sex Toy of the Year – Non-Powered

Sexual Health and Wellness Brand of the Year

Sexual Health and Wellness Product of the Year

Specialty Pleasure Product/Line of the Year

Star Branded

Toy Manufacturer of the Year

Retail and Distribution/Wholesale

Home Party Company of the Year

Retailer of the Year

Retailer of the Year – Boutique

Retailer of the Year – Chain

Retailer of the Year – Progressive

Online Retailer of the Year

Online Retailer of the Year – Full Range

Online Retailer of the Year – Pleasure Products

Online Retailer of the Year – Specialty

Retail Education/Training Program of the Year

Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year – Full Range

Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year – International

Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year – Pleasure Products

Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year – Progressive

Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year – Specialty

Screenplay of the Year

Sexpert of the Year

Sexual Health, Wellness and Enhancement

Sex Enhancement Product of the Year

Sexual Health and Wellness Brand of the Year

Sexual Health and Wellness Product of the Year

Special Honorees

Advocate of the Year

ASACP Service Recognition Award

The ASACP in the title refers to Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection:

Businessman of the Year

Businesswoman of the Year

Eros Progressive Business

FSC Award

FSC Leadership

FSC Netizen

Honorary Legal

Industry Achievement

Industry Humanitarian Award

Industry Icon

Industry Innovator

Industry Leadership Award

Industry Pioneer

Industry Pioneer Award – Movies and Production

Industry Pioneer Award – Novelty/Pleasure Products

Industry Pioneer Award – Retail and Distribution

Industry Pioneer Award – Video

Industry Pioneer Award – Web and Technology

Industry Service Award

Lifetime Achievement

Man of the Year

Outstanding Achievement

Special Memorial

Specialty Release of the Year

Studio of the Year

European/Foreign Studio

Feature Studio

Fetish Studio

Gonzo Studio

New Studio

Parody Studio

Taboo

Taboo Release of the Year

Vignette

Vignette Release of the Year

Vignette Series of the Year

Web and Tech

CPA Network of the Year

Dating Company of the Year

Emerging Web Brand of the Year

Innovative Web/Tech Company of the Year

Innovative Web/Tech Product of the Year

Marketing Campaign of the Year (Web)

Mobile Company of the Year

Payment Services Company of the Year – IPSP

Payment Services Company of the Year – Merchant Services

Payment Services Company of the Year – Alternative

Progressive Web Company/Brand of the Year

Software Company of the Year

Traffic Company of the Year – North America

Traffic Company of the Year – Europe

VOD Company of the Year

Web Host of the Year

Web Solutions Company of the Year

Web Performances/Shows

Cam Company of the Year – North America

Cam Company of the Year – Europe

Cam Model of the Year – Female (Studio & Independent)

Cam Model of the Year – Male

Cam Site of the Year – North America

Cam Site of the Year – Europe

Cam Site of the Year – Gay

Cam Studio of the Year – Europe

Cam Studio of the Year – Latin America

Clip Artist of the Year - Female

Clip Artist of the Year - Male

Clip Site of the Year

Web Babe/Web Star of the Year

Web Show of the Year

Websites

Adult Site of the Year – Paysite – Multi-Genre

Adult Site of the Year – BDSM

Adult Site of the Year – Clips

Adult Site of the Year – Erotic

Adult Site of the Year – Fan Site

Adult Site of the Year – Female Produced

Adult Site of the Year – Fetish

Adult Site of the Year – For Women

Adult Site of the Year – Gay

Adult Site of the Year – MILF

Adult Site of the Year – Niche

Adult Site of the Year – Photography

Adult Site of the Year – Performer

Adult Site of the Year – Retail

Adult Site of the Year – Solo/All-Girl

Adult Site of the Year – Specialty/Alternative

Adult Site of the Year – Studio

Adult Site of the Year – Trans

Adult Site of the Year – Video/VOD

Adult Site of the Year – Virtual Reality

Woman of the Year

Performer Director Site of the Year