LAS VEGAS - Adult Store Buyer and Teeze magazines, producers of the 2008 StorErotica convention and tradeshow, have announced the nominees for this year's StorErotica Awards. Considered for awards were manufacturers, distributors, and retailers in the world of erotic products and apparel. Nominations were accepted online at the both magazines' sites. A final awards ballot was also posted online so industry professionals can cast their vote.
Five of eight award winner will be announced during StorErotica's opening night party at the Rumjungle in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on Monday, August 25. The remaining awards will be announced on August 27, in conjunction with the 11th Annual Adult Nightclub and Exotic Dancer Awards Show at the Joint showroom inside the Hard Rock Casino.
Here is a list of the nominees for this year's StorErotica awards:
DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR
Eldorado
Entrenue
GVA/TWN
IVD
Holiday Products
Honey's Place
Nalpac
Williams Trading Co.
ADULT NOVELTY MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR
BeaMonstar
California Exotic Novelties
Doc Johnson
Jimmyjane
Pipedream Products
The Screaming O
Topco Sales
Vibratex
ADULT FILM STUDIO OF THE YEAR
Bang Bros.
Girlfriend Films
LFP/Hustler
New Sensations
Red Light District
SexZ Pictures
Vivid Entertainment Group
Wicked Pictures
LINGERIE MANUFACTUER OF THE YEAR
Coquette
Dreamgirl International
Elegant Moments
Hustler Lingerie
Leg Avenue
Magic Silk
Shirley of Hollywood
VX Intimates
ACCESSORY MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR
Aire Hosiery
Ellie Shoes
Desire Fashions
Highest Heel
Music Legs
Pastease
Pleaser U.S.A.
Tony Shoes
DANCEWEAR MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR
Blue Orchid
BodyZone
Delicate Illusions
Espiral
Forplay
Hot Girl
Minor Creations
Sharron Leslie
CHAIN RETAILER OF THE YEAR
Adam&Eve
Adult Mart
Ambiance
Castle Megastore
Fascinations
Hustler Hollywood
Lover's Lane
Peekay
INDEPENDENT RETAILER OF THE YEAR
7th Heaven-Phoenix, Ariz.
Allure Lingerie-Burlington, N.C.
Batteries Not Included-Chicago, Ill.
Cupid's Closet-Northwood, Ohio
Doctor Love's-San Diego, Calif.
Oh Baby-Portland, Ore.
The Stockroom-Los Angeles
Trashy Lingerie-Hollywood, Calif.
To exhibit at StorErotica, contact either Gary Daugherty or Lacy Empkey at 727-726-3592. Limited booth space is available. For other industry professionals wanting to attend this year's convention (which also includes admission to the 16th Annual Gentlemen's Club Owner Expo and both awards presentations), please call 727-726-3592.
