The Critics Choice Awards of Porn nominees have been revealed…
While not as big a deal as either the AVN or XBIZ Awards, the XRCO Awards are still fairly important within the porn industry. The XRCO (X-Rated Critics Organization) is a group of porn writers who have been selected to recognize and vote for what they believe to be the best XXX movies, performers, and directors of the past year. And once all the votes are counted, the winners will receive trophies at an annual awards show.
The 2016 XRCO Awards Show will be hosted at the OHM in Hollywood, California on June 22nd. This will be 32nd annual show, making the XRCO Awards one of the longest running traditions within the porn business.
At one point, I applied for membership into the XRCO…but got denied. Because I “don’t watch enough porn” to be worthy of being named a member of this elite organization. But whatever, I ain’t bitter. Much.
Okay…I hate them. I’ll just move on to the list of nominees before I get too emotional.
The 2016 XRCO Award Nominations…
Female Performer of the Year
- Anikka Albrite
- AJ Applegate
- Vicki Chase
- Adriana Chechik
- Carter Cruise
- Dani Daniels
- Romi Rain
- Riley Reid
Male Performer of the Year
- Mick Blue
- Flash Brown
- Manuel Ferrara
- Ramon Nomar
- Tommy Pistol
- Chris Strokes
- Prince Yahshua
Best New Starlet
- Marley Brinx
- Abella Danger
- Kate England
- Karlee Grey
- Katrina Jade
- Morgan Lee
- Megan Rain
Best New Stud
- Axel Aces
- Damon Dice
- Brad Knight
- Alex Legend
- Michael Williams
Best Actress
- Asa Akira | Starmaker (Wicked Pictures)
- Stormy Daniels | Wanted (Wicked/Adam & Eve)
- Kimberly Kane | Family Secrets (Vivid Entertainment Group)
- Keira Nicole | Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun Parody (Wicked Fairy Tales)
- Penny Pax | The Submission of Emma Marx: Boundaries (New Sensations Erotic Stories)
- India Summer | Marriage 2.0 (Adam & Eve)
Best Actor
- Richie Calhoun | The Submission of Emma Marx: Boundaries (New Sensations Erotic Stories)
- Ryan Driller | Marriage 2.0 (Adam & Eve)
- Derrick Pierce | Magic Mike XXXL (Wicked Pictures)
- Tommy Pistol | Stryker (Digital Playground)
- Ryan Ryder | Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun Parody (Wicked Fairy Tales)
- Steven St. Croix | Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun Parody (Wicked Fairy Tales)
Best Lesbian Performer
- Kenna James
- Shyla Jennings
- Prinzzess Felicity Jade
- Ryan Ryans
- Jenna Sativa
- Angela Sommers
- Tanya Tate
- Vanessa Veracruz
Unsung Siren
- Casey Calvert
- Alex Chance
- Ash Hollywood
- Karla Kush
- Sara Luvv
- Missy Martinez
- Mandy Muse
- Valentina Nappi
- Amber Rayne
- Tasha Reign
Unsung Swordsman
- Marcus London
- Eric Masterson
- Logan Pierce
- Will Powers
- John Strong
Superslut
- Anikka Albrite
- Adriana Chechik
- Aidra Fox
- Maddy O’Reilly
- Romi Rain
- Dahlia Sky
- Angela White
Orgasmic Oralist
- Vicki Chase
- Adriana Chechik
- Jillian Janson
- Riley Reid
- Sarah Vandella
- Angela White
Orgasmic Analist
- Anikka Albrite
- AJ Applegate
- Vicki Chase
- Adriana Chechik
- Aidra Fox
- Keisha Grey
- Jillian Janson
MILF of the Year
- Ava Addams
- Julia Ann
- Veronica Avluv
- Nikki Benz
- Mercedes Carrera
- Cherie Deville
- Kendra Lust
- India Summer
Best Cumback (Out of porn for at least 1 year)
- Ryan Conner
- Shawna Lenee
- Katie Morgan
Mainstream Adult Media Favorite
- jessica drake
- Jessie Andrews
- Ana Foxxx
- Ron Jeremy
- Kayden Kross
- Bonnie Rotten
- Stoya
Best Release
- Being Riley (Tushy/Jules Jordan Video)
- Carter Cruise Obsession (Blacked/Jules Jordan Video)
- Marriage 2.0 (Adam & Eve)
- Stockholm Syndrome (James Deen Productions/Girlfriends Films)
- The Submission of Emma Marx: Boundaries (New Sensations)
Best Epic
- Safe Landings (Adam & Eve)
- Starmaker (Wicked Pictures)
- Stryker (Digital Playground)
- The Turning (Girlsway)
- Wanted (Wicked Pictures)
Best Parody (Comedy)
- Bob’s Boners and Other Porn Parodies (Wood Rocket/Digital Sin)
- Joanna Angel’s Making the Band (Burning Angel Entertainment)
- Night at the Erotic Museum (Smash Pictures)
- Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun Parody (Wicked Fairy Tales)
- This Ain’t Modern Family XXX (Hustler)
- This Ain’t The Interview XXX (Hustler)
Best Parody (Drama)
- American Whore Story (Brazzers)
- Kill Bill A XXX Parody (Digital Playground)
- Magic Mike XXXL: A Hardcore Parody (Wicked Pictures)
- Screwing Wall Street: The Arrangement Finders IPO (Manuel Ferrara Productions/Evil Angel)
- Sleeping with Danger (Dreamzone)
Best Parody (Comic)
- Avengers XXX 2: Along Came A Spider (Vivid)
- Barbarella XXX: An Axel Braun Parody (Wicked Pictures)
- Batman v. Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody (Wicked Pictures)
- Gnardians of the Galaxy and Other Porn Parodies (Wood Rocket)
- Wonder Woman XXX (Vivid)
Best Gonzo Movie
- Adriana Chechik: The Ultimate Slut (Jonni Darkko Prod./Evil Angel)
- Angela 2 (AGW Entertainment/Girlfriends Films)
- Anikka’s Anal Sluts (BAM Visions/Evil Angel)
- Ass Worship 16 (Jules Jordan Video)
- Gangbang Me 2 (Hard X)
- Real Life #5 (Kelly Madison Productions/Juicy Entertainment)
Best Gonzo Series
- Anal Beauty (Tushy/Jules Jordan Video)
- Angela Loves… (Angela White Productions/Girlfriends Films)
- Ass Worship (Jules Jordan Video)
- DP Me (Hard X)
- Gangbang Me (Hard X)
- Raw (Manuel Ferrara/Evil Angel)
- Rocco’s Perfect Slaves (Rocco Siffredi Produzione/Evil Angel)
Best Girl/Girl Series
- Girl Train (Belladonna/Evil Angel)
- Kittens & Cougars (Zero Tolerance Entertainment)
- Lesbian Family Affair (Filly Films)
- …Loves Girls (Sweetheart/Mile High)
- The Seduction Of… (Devil’s Film)
- We Live Together (Reality Kings)
- Women Seeking Women (Girlfriends Films)
Best POV Series
- Girlfriend Experience (Porn Pros)
- Lex’s Point of View (Evil Angel)
- Manuel’s Fucking POV (Jules Jordan Video)
- POV Pervert (Jules Jordan Video)
- Up Close And Hardcore (Team Skeet)
Best Ethnic Series
- Asian Fucking Nation (Jonni Darkko Prod./Evil Angel)
- Asian Persuasion (Immoral Productions)
- Black Panthers (Lexington Steele/Evil Angel)
- 8th Street Latinas (Reality Kings)
- Latin Adultery (Naughty America)
- Latina Sex Tapes (Mofos/Pulse)
- My First Interracial (Blacked.com)
- Up My Asian Ass (Jules Jordan Video)
All In the Family Theme
- Brothers & Sisters (Sweet Sinner/Mile High)
- Daddy’s Girls #2 (Girlfriends Films)
- Family Secrets (Vivid Video)
- The Father Figure (Digital Sin Tabu Tale)
- I Love My Sister’s Big Tits 4 (Digital Sin)
- Lesbian Family Affair #3 (Filly Films)
- My Evil Stepson (DV Productions/Evil Angel)
Best Director (Features)
- Brad Armstrong
- James Avalon
- Stormy Daniels
- Eddie Powell
- Jacky St. James
- B. Skow
Best Director (Non-Features)
- Mike Adriano
- Jonni Darkko
- Manuel Ferrara
- Jules Jordan
- Greg Lansky
- Mason
- Mimefreak
- Pat Myne
- Chris Streams
- Tim Von Swine
Best Director (Parody)
- Joanna Angel
- Brad Armstrong
- Axel Braun
- Lee Roy Myers
- Will Ryder
Best Director (Web)
- Ivan
- Lee Roy Myers
- Miles Long
- Ryan Madison
- Stills By Alan