Introduction
Pornhub is one of the most well-known adult entertainment websites globally, established in 2007. It serves as a comprehensive platform offering a vast array of adult content, including videos, photos, and live webcam streams.
Pornhub collaborates with leading studios across the industry, hosting movies from hundreds of renowned producers such as Evil Angel, Devils Film, Team Skeet, and Fake Hub. This partnership ensures a diverse and high-quality selection of content for its users. The site is accessible for free, which has contributed significantly to its widespread popularity, but it also offers a premium membership. This premium option provides users with benefits such as higher quality video streams, no advertisements, and exclusive content not available to free users.
The platform is notable not only for its extensive content library but also for its user interaction features, such as the ability to like, view, and comment on videos, similar to many mainstream social media platforms. Pornhub also employs a sophisticated algorithm that suggests videos based on the user's viewing preferences, enhancing personalization and user experience.
Aside from its core offerings, Pornhub has engaged in various public relations campaigns and charitable actions, which have at times stirred controversy but also brought mainstream attention to the brand. The company has been active in promoting issues of sexual education, and it runs its own sexual health resource center, which aims to provide information and guidance on safe sexual practices.
The Pornhub Awards were introduced in 2018 as an annual event designed to honor and recognize standout performers, productions, and creative achievements within the adult entertainment industry. The establishment of these awards marked Pornhub's venture into hosting a high-profile event akin to mainstream entertainment awards, but specifically catered to the adult film sector.
The awards are determined through a combination of fan voting and statistical data gathered from Pornhub's extensive user interaction metrics. This data-driven approach helps ensure that the awards reflect both popular opinion and actual viewing patterns of the millions of users on the platform.
The ceremony itself is a notable event featuring not just the presentation of awards, but also live performances from well-known musical artists, adding a blend of mainstream entertainment flair. This fusion of music and adult entertainment during the ceremony helps bridge the gap between the adult industry and broader pop culture, aiming to de-stigmatize the consumption of adult porn content.
In its inaugural year, the event was held in Los Angeles and included a variety of categories, from traditional ones like 'Best Male and Female Performer' to more unique recognitions such as 'Most Popular Verified Amateur' and 'Top Channel'. The inclusion of these categories highlights the diverse ways content is created and consumed in the digital age, reflecting the changing landscape of adult entertainment.
At the historic Whisky a Go Go on Los Angeles' legendary Sunset Strip, the 6th edition of the Pornhub Awards unfolded under the captivating theme of "leather and lace." Embracing a rock'n'roll spirit that lasted into the early morning hours, this prominent event was a significant highlight for the leading tube site.
The awards ceremony celebrated the industry's top stars, as determined by Pornhub's comprehensive data analysis, attracting the elite of the adult entertainment world. The venue was transformed, featuring banners adorned with the Metal Years' signature fonts and graphics, paying homage to Pornhub brand ambassadors like Aria Nathaniel, Asa Akira, Kira Noir, Natassia Dreams, and Queenie Sateen, along with Brazzers models Cherie Deville, Ryan Reid, Kayley Gunner, Kazumi, and Dan Dangler.
The event's style was distinctive, with the ambassadors donning custom outfits by celebrity stylist Briana Andalore and fashion brand SEKS. An exclusive guest list added to the evening's allure, including Los Angeles nightlife luminaries such as Diplo, Ty Dolla $ign, Brooke Candy, and 'Drag Race' stars Gia Gunn and Kerri Colby, who reveled in a night reminiscent of 1987, energized by the beats of the electro-dance duo Trashworld.
This year's event in Los Angeles, hosted by Riki Rachtman, saw top performers like Angela White, Alex Adams, and Rhyheim Shabazz winning awards. Interestingly, the trophies, designed by Peter Saville, are orange and mimic the molecular structure of serotonin. Additionally, former dominatrix Julia Fox appeared at the festivities to present the "Most Popular Female Performer" award to Angela White.
The evening paid tribute to Cecilia Gentili, a luminary, advocate, and NYC legend who passed away tragically on February 6 earlier this year. In her honor, Alexzandra Kekesi delivered a heartfelt tribute, while Natassia Dreams accepted a Lifetime Achievement Award on her behalf. Additionally, Pornhub contributed to COIN — Cecilia’s Occupational Inclusion Network — and continued its annual support for SWOP Behind Bars. The platform also made a donation to Callen-Lorde Community Health Centre, a significant health resource for New York’s trans community and beyond. Dreams praised the impactful work of the Argentine-American trans activist, calling her “a very special person,” and emphasized to the audience, “sex work is work.” She powerfully asserted, “Trans people are people and we deserve to be included,” earning a wave of enthusiastic applause from the crowd.
Veteran Brazzers star Keiran Lee commended the Pornhub Awards for their inclusivity, covering every genre in the industry, and for their fairness. He highlighted that the awards are data-driven, ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to win. "It's done by data, so everybody gets a fair crack at winning," he observed.
And now here is a list of the winners!
FAN VOTING CATEGORIES
Nicest Tits: Angela White
Best Dick: Dread
Nicest Pussy: Jewelz Blu
Hottest Ass: Abella Danger
Favorite BBW: Badkittyyy
Favorite Inked Model: Valerica Steele
Favorite Fetish Model: Secret Crush
Favorite Fitness Model: Morgpie
Favorite Cosplayer: Sweetie Fox
Favorite Social Media Person: Violet Myers
Favorite Collab: Angela White & Dredd
Favorite Channel: Family Stokes from Team Skeet
Favorite Trans Channel: Trans Angel
Favorite Gay Channel: Family Dick
Favorite Newcomer: Dan Dangler
Favorite Milf: Cherie Deville
Favorite Couple: JellyFilled Girls
Favorite Gay Model: Phoenix Fellington
Favorite Trans Model: puppygirlXO
DATA CATEGORIES
Most Popular Female Newcomer: Elly Clutch
Most Popular Male Newcomer: Rhyheim Shabazz
Most Popular Male by Women: Maximo Gracia
Most Popular Female by Women: Demi Sutra
Top Bit Tits Performer: Natasha Nice
Top Big Dick Performer: Girthmasterr
Top BBW Performer: Leila Lewis
Top Lesbian Performer: Emma Magnolia
Top DP Performer: Savannah Bond
Top Anal Performer Female: Nicole Doshi
Top Blowjob Performer Female: Alexis Tae
Top Blowjob Performer Male: Parker Woods
Top Female Solo Performer: Big Kitty Goth Egg
Top Twink Performer: Cole Bentley
Top Daddy Performer: Will Tantra
Top Milf Performer: Dana DeArmond
Top Cosplay Performer: Purple Bitch
Top Fetish Performer: Cagedjock
Top Squirting Performer: Valerica Steele
Top Cumshot Performer: THESTARTOFUS
Most Popular Gay Channel: Latin Leche
Most Popular Trans Channel: Trans Angels
Most Popular Channel: Brazzers
Most Popular Network: Bang Bros
Most Popular Gay Male Performer: Cade Maddox
Most Popular Trans Femme Performer: Emma Rose
Most Popular Trans Masc Performer: Stevie Trixx
Most Popular Couple: Leo Lulu
Most Popular Amateur Model: Candy Love
Most Popular Male Performer: Alex Adams
Most Popular Female Performer: Angela White