XBIZ Awards are given annually to honor individuals, companies, performers and products that play an essential part in the growth and success of adult entertainment. 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.

Last June XBIZ announced the debut of the first-ever XBIZ Executive Awards recognizing unmatched career success in a number of specialized business categories and celebrating those who have achieved the pinnacle of their professions by playing an integral role in fueling the success of their brands. The honors will be awarded on the evening of Sept. 24, culminating the XBIZ EU conference at the Radisson Edwardian Hotel in central London, Sept. 22-25, 2013.

The pre-nomination period for the first-ever XBIZ Executive Awards is now open to members of XBIZ.NET. Until July 31, XBIZ will accept nominations in a number of online industry executive career categories. Companies may nominate their clients’ exceptional staff members as well as their own executive team. Selections will be based on a multitude of factors such as overall leadership ability, business acumen, market experience and industry standing, as well as the volume of nominations received from the community.