# 23rd AVN Awards

The 23rd AVN Awards ceremony, presented by Adult Video News (AVN), honored the best pornographic films of 2005 and took place January 7, 2006 at the Venetian Hotel Grand Ballroom, at Paradise, Nevada, U.S.A. During the ceremony, AVN presented AVN Awards (commonly referred to as Oscars of porn) in 104 categories honoring films released between October 1, 2004, and September 30, 2005. The ceremony, televised in the United States by Playboy TV, was produced and directed by Gary Miller. Comedian Greg Fitzsimmons hosted the show with adult film star Jesse Jane.
The Devil in Miss Jones, a remake of the 1973 classic of the same name, won nine awards including Best Film, but the big winner of the evening was Pirates with 11 awards including Best Video Feature. Other multiple award winners included Camp Cuddly Pines Powertool Massacre and Dark Side with five apiece and Squealer with three. The telecast was subsequently issued on DVD by Spice Studios.

## Winners and nominees

The nominees for the 23rd AVN Awards were announced on November 25, 2005, by Adult Video News. Pirates earned the most nominations with 24 total. The Devil in Miss Jones was next with 19, followed by Eternity with 17, Dark Angels 2: Bloodline and Dark Side each with 16 and Catherine with 15.
The winners were announced during the awards ceremony on January 7, 2006. Notably, Pirates set a new record for most awards at one show, edging past Fashionistas, which won 10 in 2003. McKenzie Lee won the coveted Best New Starlet award while Female Performer of the Year was Audrey Hollander. Manuel Ferrara won Male Performer of the Year for the second straight time.

### Major awards

Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡).
| Best Video Feature | Best Film |
| Pirates‡ Catherine Contract Girl Dark Angels 2: Bloodline Drive Killing Courtney Luv Lexie & Monique Love Rocco Lover's Lane The Perfect Secretary Porn Star Prisoner Undertow | The Devil in Miss Jones‡ Close-Ups Dark Side Emotions Eternity Last Girl Standing Les Bitches Sentenced The Villa |
| Best High-Definition Production | Best New Starlet |
| Pirates‡ Artcore: Masquerade Camp Cuddly Pines Powertool Massacre Dark Angels 2: Bloodline The Edge Runner Hustler's Taboo 3 Jaded Lover's Lane Many Shades of Mayhem Surrender the Booty Teenage Dreamin' Vamp | McKenzie Lee‡ Lori Alexia Joanna Angel Jasmine Byrne Courtney Cummz Brooke Haven Jenaveve Jolie Sunny Lane Tory Lane Vanessa Lane Trina Michaels Keri Sable Hillary Scott Taryn Thomas Kelly Wells |
| Male Performer of the Year | Female Performer of the Year |
| Manuel Ferrara‡ Otto Bauer Erik Everhard Tommy Gunn Kurt Lockwood Mr. Marcus Sean Michaels Mr. Pete Randy Spears Lexington Steele Michael Stefano Evan Stone Lee Stone John Strong | Audrey Hollander‡ Nicki Hunter Roxy Jezel Ariana Jollee Dillan Lauren Melissa Lauren Missy Monroe Gia Paloma Lauren Phoenix Taylor Rain Brittney Skye Flower Tucci Venus |
| Best Actor – Video | Best Actress – Video |
| Evan Stone, Pirates‡ Otto Bauer, Catherine Barrett Blade, Dark Angels 2: Bloodline Dillon, Dark Angels 2: Bloodline Tommy Gunn, AGP: All Girl Protection Dean James, Killing Courtney Luv Dick Smothers, Jr., Dark Deception Randy Spears, One Man's Obsession Steven St. Croix, Undertow George Uhl, Robinson Crusoe on Sin Island | Janine, Pirates‡ Kami Andrews, Texas' Asshole Massacre Joanna Angel, Joanna's Angels Cindy Crawford, Sodom Jessica Drake, One Man's Obsession Audrey Hollander, Catherine Jesse Jane, Pirates Devinn Lane, Lovers Lane Sunny Lane, Dark Angels 2: Bloodline Kaiya Lee, Shadow of a Geisha Gia Paloma, Wild Things on the Run 2 Olivia Saint, Contract Girl Savanna Samson, Freshness Brittney Skye, Prisoner |
| Best Actor – Film | Best Actress – Film |
| Randy Spears, Eternity‡ Chris Cannon, Scorpio Rising Nick Manning, Les Bitches Alec Metro, Les Bitches Herschel Savage, Dark Side | Savanna Samson, The Devil in Miss Jones‡ Sunrise Adams, Sentenced Stormy Daniels, Eternity Penny Flame, Dark Side Janine, The Villa Lezley Zen, Les Bitches |
| Best Supporting Actress—Video ||
| Stormy Daniels, Camp Cuddly Pines Powertool Massacre‡ Nikki Benz, Jack's Teen America 2 Jessica Drake, Camp Cuddly Pines Powertool Massacre Audrey Hollander, Desperate Wives 2 Kimberly Kane, Polarity Jennifer Luv, Taboo 21 Marie Luv, Jack's Teen America 7 Missy Monroe, Debbie Goes to Rehab Haley Paige, Prisoner Lauren Phoenix, The Edge Runner ||
| Best Director – Video | Best Director – Film |
| Joone, Pirates‡ Nic Andrews, Dark Angels 2: Bloodline Brad Armstrong, Lovers Lane David Aaron Clark, Shadow of a Geisha D. Cypher, Prisoner Red Ezra, Taboo 21 Joe Gallant, Killing Courtney Luv Jonathan Morgan, Camp Cuddly Pines Powertool Massacre Michael Ninn, Catherine David Stanley, Perfect Kiss Nicholas Steele, The Edge Runner Paul Thomas, Lexie & Monique Love Rocco | Paul Thomas, The Devil in Miss Jones‡ Brad Armstrong, Eternity James Avalon, Dark Side Andrew Blake, Close-Ups Chi Chi LaRue, Sentenced |
| Best Gonzo Release | Best Ethnic-Themed Video—Asian |
| Slut Puppies‡ Born for Porn College Guide: How to Get More Pussy Ghost Town Gob Swappers Jack's Playground 20 Myne Tease 2 Neo Pornographia Otto & Audrey Destroy the World Riot Sluts 2 Service Animals 21 She Swallows Spring Chickens 9 Take No Prisoners Teen Cum Squad Welcome to Casa Butts, Again! | Invasian 2‡ Adult Toy Story 2 Asians 2 Cat Sperm Woman Diary of a Mad Porn Director Kum Pao Oriental Orgy World 2 Poon Tang Clan The Reign of Tera: Inside the Asian Love Palace Shadow of a Geisha Slant Eye for the Straight Guy Slanted Holes 2 Tokyo Hush-Hush Fuckies 2 Torukeru Yellow Fever |
| Best Couples Sex Scene—Video | Best Couples Sex Scene—Film |
| Brittney Skye, Tommy Gunn, Porn Star‡ Destiny DeVille, Mr. Marcus, Booty Talk 55 Hillary Scott, Tony T., Butt Blasted! Flower Tucci, Van Damage, Cheek Freaks Katsumi, Manuel Ferrara, Euro Domination 4 Sarah Blake, Nick Manning, Innocence: Perfect Pink Kinzie Kenner, Christian, Jack's Teen America 6 Krystal Steal, Eric Masterson, Krystal Method Monique Alexander, Rocco Siffredi, Lexie and Monique Love Rocco Sandra Romain, Michael Stefano, Mind Fuck Boo D. Licious, Talon, Raw Desire Dasha, Dillon, Suck, Fuck, Swallow Nikki Benz, Jules Jordan, Take No Prisoners Tiffany Mynx, Mandingo, Tiffany & Cumpany Taryn Thomas, Scott Nails, Vault of Whores Taylor Rain, Mr. Pete, The Young and the Raunchy | Penny Flame, Herschel Savage, Dark Side‡ Savanna Samson, Nick Manning, The Devil in Miss Jones Dominica Leoni, Tyce Bune, Emotions Stormy Daniels, Randy Spears, Eternity Jessica Drake, Tommy Gunn, Sold Janine Lindemulder, Dale Dabone, The Villa |
| Best Anal Sex Scene—Video | Best Oral Sex Scene—Video |
| Katsumi, Manuel Ferrara, Cumshitters‡ Janet Alfano, Manuel Ferrara, Anal Expedition 6 Jasmine Byrne, Mark Ashley, Angels of Debauchery 4 Venus, Marco Duato Ass Quake Lanny Barbie, Jules Jordan, Ass Worship 8 Nadia Styles, Kurt Lockwood, Barely Legal Corrupted Tiffany Mynx, Tony T., Butt Blassted! Audrey Hollander, Otto Bauer, Catherine Taylor Rain, Anthony Hardwood, Evil Bitches Kat, Magnum, Facial Explosions Lauren Phoenix, Anthony Hardwood, Flesh Fest 3 Tyla Winn, Lee Stone, Give Me Gape 2 Roxanne Hall, Lexington Steele, Lex Steele XXX 5 Carmen, Mick Blue, Rapture Dillan Lauren, Marco Duato, Raw Desire Sandra Romain, Sascha, Semen Demons 2 | Jassie, Kimberly Kane, Scott Lyons, Scott Nails, Kris Slater, Squealer‡ Jamie Brooks, Brian Surewood, Ass Quake Katsumi, Jules Jordan, Ass Worship 7, Alicia Rhodes, Leo, Big Gulps Poppy Morgan, Taryn Thomas, Sascha, Blow Me Sandwich 7 Tiana Lynn, Mario Cassini, Johnny Fender, Scott Lyon, Brett Rockman, Arnold Schwartzenpecker, Feeding Frenzy 6 Destiny DeVille, Dick Nasty, Kyle Stone, Chris Mountain, Joe Rock, Glazed & Confused 5 Katja Kassin, Tony T., I Wanna Get Face Fucked Sarah Blake, Eric Masterson, Jack's Playground 24 Dani Woodward, Brandon Iron, Lick My Balls Sativa Rose, Joe Friday, Oral Junkies Jesse Jane, Scott Nails, Pirates Alektra Blue, Delilah Strong, Jonni Darkko, Suck it Dry Jersey Jaxin, Jon Dough, John Strong, Teen Fuck Holes 2 Gia Paloma, Arnold Schwartzenpecker, Dick Nasty, Face Blaster, Johnny Fender, Jim Beem, Tonsil Train |
| Best Three-Way Sex Scene | Best All-Girl Sex Scene—Video |
| Tyla Winn, Michael Stefano, John Strong, Tease Me Then Please Me 2‡ Michelle B., Chris Charming, Tony T., Anal Retentive 5 Heather Gables, Manuel Ferrara, Randy Spears, Choke It Down Sandra Romain, Heather Gables, Manuel Ferrara, Cum Fart Cocktails 2 Renee Pornero, Steve Holmes, Toni Ribas, Cum Guzzlers 4 Tory Lane, Francesca Lé, Mark Wood, A Different P.O.V. Flower Tucci, Angela Stone, Lee Stone, Flower's Squirt Shower Melissa Lauren, Avy Lee Roth, Erik Everhard, Fuck Dolls 3 Mari Possa, Barbara Summer, Herschel Savage, House of Ass Jasmine Byrne, Mario Rossi, Jean Valjean, Innocence: Wild Child Jamie Elle, Gigi, Joel Lawrence, Mouth 2 Mouth 2 Audrey Hollander, Dani Woodward, Alex Rox, Outgunned Trina Michaels, Steve Holmes, John Strong, Sex Fiends 2 Angel Eyes, Olivia O’Lovely, Mr. Marcus, She Got Ass McKenzie Lee, Jules Jordan, Mark Wood, Slut Puppies | Janine, Jesse Jane, Pirates‡ Audrey Hollander, Melissa Lauren, Venus, Babes Illustrated 15 Melissa Lauren, Sandra Romain, Be My Bitch Brooke Haven, Taylor Kurtis, Missy Monroe, Staci Thorn, Big Toys No Boys 3 Nikki Blond, Audrey Hollander, Adriana Rouso, Catherine Cytherea, Sandra Romain, Cousin Stevie's Pussy Party 7, Kimberly Kane, Katrina Kraven, Kylie Ireland, Julie Night, Lauren Phoenix, Epiphany Alexia, Gigi, Kaylynn, Mackenzie Mack, Kirsten Price, Sammie Rhodes, Celeste Star, Lexxi Taylor, Girlvana Katrina Kraven, Avy Lee Roth, Gothsend 2 Justine Joli, Jade Starr, Kill Girl Kill 2 Jenna Jameson, Krystal Steal, Krystal Method Roxy Jezel, Katja Kassin, My Ass Is Haunted Jesse Jane, Carmen Luvana, Pirates Tiana Lynn, Sammie Rhodes, Dani Woodward, Supersquirt 2 ..3** Mari Possa, Samantha Ryan, Selena Silver, Flower Tucci, War of the Girls |

### Additional Award Winners

These awards were announced, but not presented, in two pre-recorded winners-only segments during the event. Trophies were given to the recipients off-stage:

### Honorary AVN Awards
#### Reuben Sturman Award

* Robert Zicari and Janet Zicari, Extreme Associates

#### Special Achievement Award

* The Fashionistas Live Show, John Stagliano

#### Hall of Fame

AVN Hall of Fame inductees for 2006 were: Chloe, Nick East, Mickey G., Steve Hatcher, Janet Jacme, Jenna Jameson, Lynn LeMay, Cara Lott, Cash Markman, Rodney Moore, Jack Remy, Stephanie Swift, Jerome Tanner
* Founders Branch: Norman Arno, VCX; Noel Bloom, Swedish Erotica/Caballero Home Video; Larry Flynt, Hustler

### Multiple nominations and awards

| Nominations | Movie |
| 24 | Pirates |
| 19 | The Devil in Miss Jones |
| 17 | Eternity |
| 16 | Dark Angels 2: Bloodline |
| 16 | Dark Side |
| 15 | Camp Cuddly Pines Powertool Massacre |
| 15 | Catherine |
| 11 | Raw Desire |
| 10 | Squealer |
| Awards | Movie |
| 11 | Pirates |
| 9 | The Devil in Miss Jones |
| 5 | Camp Cuddly Pines Powertool Massacre |
| 5 | Dark Side |
| 3 | Squealer |
| 2 | Ass Worship 7 |
| 2 | BangBus 6 |
| 2 | Catherine |
| 2 | Dark Angels 2: Bloodline |
| 2 | Euro Domination |

## Presenters and performers

The following individuals presented awards or performed musical numbers or comedy sketches.

### Presenters (in order of appearance)

| Name(s) | Role |
| Sunny Leone Tory Lane Randy Spears | Presenters of the awards for Best Supporting Actress—Video, Best All-Girl Sex Scene—Video and Best Gonzo Release |
| Belladonna Valentina Vaughn Lee Stone | Presenters of the awards for Best Couples Sex Scene—Film, Best High-Definition Release |
| Carmen Luvana Kirsten Price Jim Norton | Presenters of the awards for Best Anal Sex Scene—Video and Best Ethnic-Themed Release—Asian |
| Jenna Jameson Nikita Denise | Presenters of the awards for Best Oral Sex Scene—Video and Male Performer of the Year |
| Jessica Drake Alana Evans | Presenters of the awards for Best Actor—Video, Best Threeway Sex Scene |
| Tiana Lynn McKenzie Lee Barrett Blade | Presenters of the awards for Best Couples Sex Scene—Video and Best Actress—Video |
| Chi Chi LaRue Lexington Steele Vanessa Blue | Presenters of the awards for Best Actor—Film and Best Director—Video |
| Joanna Angel Sandee Westgate | Presenters of the award for Female Performer of the Year and Best Director—Film |
| Jesse Jane | Introduction of the trophy girls, Holly Wellin and Courtney Cummz |
| Cytherea | Presenter of the award for Best New Starlet |
| Ron Jeremy Sunny Lane Mary Carey | Presenters of the awards for Best Actress—Film and Best Film |
| Lauren Phoenix Monica Mayhem Daphne Rosen | Presenters of the award for Best Video Feature |

### Performers

| Name(s) | Role | Performed |
| Mark Stone and the AVN Orchestra | Musical Director/Producer | Orchestral |
| Olympic Gardens dancers Club Sapphire dancers | Performers | Dance |
| Greg Fitzsimmons | Performer | Standup comedy segment |
| Steven St. Croix Marc Spiegler | Performers | "Bareback Mountain" comedy spoof |
| Hedley | Performers | Musical number, “On My Own” |
| Randy Spears Stormy Daniels Ariana Jollee Flower Tucci | Performers | Watching interactive porn comedy sketches |
| Ron Jeremy | Performer | "The AVN Challenge" comedy sketch |
| DJ Quik | Performer | Hip-hop musical number |

## Ceremony information

Several new categories debuted, including Crossover Star of the Year (for impact in mainstream media), Best New Video Production Company and several Specialty genre awards. Meanwhile, multiple packaging categories were condensed into one Best Packaging award due to the demise of VHS as a video format.
High Society magazine and Reuters reported the event's attendance record was shattered as more than 5,000 people watched the show.

### Performance of year's movies

1 Night in China was announced as the top selling movie and the 2004 remake of The Masseuse as the top renting movie of the previous year.

### Critical reviews

High Society (magazine)|High Society termed the event a "smashing success."