CHATSWORTH, Calif.—Time certainly does fly.
And believe it or don't, but here we are once again staring down the approach-like-a-freight-train of Labor Day, fall colors and homecoming games. Which means—you guessed it—it's also time for professional porn-makers to gather up the best of their output since this time last year and shoot it toward Chatsworth, CA, for consideration in the race to the 2024 AVN Awards, taking place Saturday, January 27 in Las Vegas and presented by MyFreeCams.
So let it hereby be known that AVN Media Network officially invites any and all legitimate adult industry producers, directors, talent and other active personnel to begin submitting pre-nominations of their past year's productions, products and other work to be considered by the 2024 AVN Awards Committee. Submissions must be made using the AVN Awards Pre-Nomination Site, located at:
The Pre-Nom Site will close promptly at midnight the night of September 15, and there will be no extension of this deadline. Rest assured, however, that this does NOT affect the traditional deadline of September 30 to RELEASE submitted material commercially. Any work or product slated for release between September 15-30 may still be submitted prior to release via the Pre-Nom Site, and the work or product itself may be delivered to AVN any time through the traditional release deadline.
Those who have previously been approved to use the Pre-Nom Site may use the same login to access the site for this year's submissions. Anyone without a previously approved login must fill out the sign-up form to request access HERE.
Pre-nominations are also now open for the 2024 GayVN Awards, and industry members may request access to submit pre-noms for that event as well using the same application form.
As a reflection of the continual boom in adult production for the virtual reality space—surely only due to keep growing with Apple's introduction this summer of its Vision Pro device—AVN has expanded its slate of VR categories for the 2024 AVN Awards.
Specifically, the VR field has now been divided into three distinct arenas of contention: Best Virtual Reality Sex Scene - One-on-One; Best Virtual Reality Sex Scene - Group; and Best Virtual Reality Sex Scene - Trans. In addition, the GayVN Awards is introducing Best Virtual Reality Sex Scene this year as a brand new category.
"We've heard from multiple VR producers over the past year who felt that the opportunities for recognition in this very specialized sector were not commensurate with how large it has grown," AVN managing editor Peter Warren explained. "And so we listened. There's no denying that VR has proven to be a driving force for the future of adult content, and we're happy to support and celebrate its continued success by opening up those opportunities."
Note that as in previous years, those approved for the Pre-Nom Site may submit a maximum of FIVE (5) pre-nominations in any one category. With that in mind, we strongly urge all those participating in the pre-nomination process to take great care in what and whom they choose to submit for consideration, limiting it to the very best of the best selections within a given category.
For clarification on any category, simply mouse over the question mark beside each one on the Pre-Nom Site to see a detailed description, or find them all here.
AVN also urges those submitting pre-nominations to CAREFULLY read through the eligibility rules for the various types of production categories in the Video & Web section (Scene/Featurette, Movie/Limited Series, Series/Channel), available in their entirety at the following link:
AVN Awards Video & Web Eligibility Rules
Any questions regarding AVN Awards pre-nominations and rules may be directed to [email protected].
Producers who wish to send physical copies of their submitted productions for consideration are asked to deliver two (2) copies of each submitted title to the AVN office by September 30. Pleasure products companies should also provide two (2) samples of each product they would like considered. All items should be mailed or hand-delivered to:
AVN Media Network
Attn: Nominations
9400 Penfield Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
The full list of categories for the 2024 AVN Awards follows:
(AVN reserves the right to make changes to AVN Awards categories at any time.)
VIDEO & WEB
Best Actor – Featurette
Best Actress – Featurette
Best All-Girl Group Sex Scene
Best All-Girl Movie or Limited Series
Best All-Girl Series or Channel
Best Anal Movie or Limited Series
Best Anal Series or Channel
Best Anal Sex Scene
Best Anthology Movie or Limited Series
Best Anthology Series or Channel
Best Art Direction
Best BDSM Movie or Limited Series
Best Blowbang Scene
Best Boy/Girl Sex Scene
Best Cinematography
Best Curve Appeal Movie or Limited Series
Best Directing Portfolio – International
Best Directing Portfolio – Narrative
Best Directing Portfolio – Non-Narrative
Best Directing Portfolio – Specialty
Best Double-Penetration Sex Scene
Best Editing
Best Featurette
Best Female Mixed-Age Movie or Limited Series
Best Foursome/Orgy Scene
Best Gangbang Scene
Best Girl/Girl Sex Scene
Best Gonzo/Cinemacore Movie or Limited Series
Best Gonzo/Cinemacore Series or Channel
Best Hair & Makeup
Best Ingénue Movie or Limited Series
Best Ingénue Series or Channel
Best International All-Girl Sex Scene
Best International Anal Sex Scene
Best International Boy/Girl Sex Scene
Best International Group Sex Scene
Best International Production
Best Leading Actor
Best Leading Actress
Best Male Newcomer
Best MILF Movie or Limited Series
Best MILF/Female Mixed-Age Series or Channel
Best Multi-Partner Movie or Limited Series
Best New International Starlet
Best New Production Banner
Best New Starlet
Best Niche Movie or Limited Series
Best Niche Series or Channel
Best Non-Sex Performance
Best Oral Series or Channel
Best Oral Sex Scene
Best POV Sex Scene
Best Screenplay – Featurette
Best Screenplay – Movie or Limited Series
Best Solo/Tease Performance
Best Soundtrack
Best Star Showcase
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Taboo Relations Movie or Limited Series
Best Tag-Team Sex Scene
Best Thespian – Trans/X
Best Threesome Scene
Best Trans Group Sex Scene
Best Trans Movie or Limited Series
Best Trans Newcomer
Best Trans One-on-One Sex Scene
Best Trans Series or Channel
Best Virtual Reality Sex Scene – Group
Best Virtual Reality Sex Scene – One-on-One
Best Virtual Reality Sex Scene – Trans
Clever Title of the Year
Female Performer of the Year
Girl/Girl Specialty Performer of the Year
Grand Reel
International Female Performer of the Year
International Male Performer of the Year
Mainstream Venture of the Year
Male Performer of the Year
Mark Stone Award for Outstanding Comedy
MILF Performer of the Year
Most Outrageous Sex Scene
Niche Specialty Performer of the Year
Outstanding Directing – Individual Work
Trans Performer of the Year
PLEASURE PRODUCTS
Best Enhancement Manufacturer
Best Fetish Manufacturer
Best Lingerie or Apparel Manufacturer
Best Lubricant Manufacturer
Best Pleasure Product Manufacturer – Large
Best Pleasure Product Manufacturer – Medium
Best Pleasure Product Manufacturer – Small
RETAIL
Best Boutique
Best Retail Chain – Large
Best Retail Chain – Medium
Best Retail Chain – Small
Best Web Retail Store
