XRCO Awards

XRCO Awards
The XRCO Awards are given by the American X-Rated Critics Organization annually to people working in adult entertainment and it is the only adult industry awards show reserved exclusively for industry members.
Once every calendar year, XRCO members are asked to submit their own nominations. Members do not have to vote in every award category, but they are asked only to vote in areas that they feel qualified in. The award ceremony usually takes place during the spring and no later than the first week of April. Some of the works and workers are inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame during the awards.
The XRCO online archive is missing many results prior to 1993 and the site encourages visitors to send in older results. The awards have been called "an X-rated version of the Academy Awards" and "a combination high-school beer bash, Mardi gras and Frederick's of Hollywood lingerie show". They have also been referred to as the "critics' circle awards for porn".
In 2013, the XRCO Awards venue was changed from The Highlands nightclub to Supperclub LA when the former closed. In 2014, the XRCO Awards returned to the former Highlands venue now called OHM. The 2015 XRCO Awards were held at Lure nightclub in Hollywood on April 11. The 2016 XRCO Awards were held at OHM nightclub in Hollywood on June 22. The 2018 XRCO Awards were held at the Argyle nightclub in Hollywood on June 28. The 2019 XRCO Awards which took place at Boardner's on June 27.
History
After the controversy and criticism of the best erotic scene victory for the movie Virginia in 1984 at the Adult Film Association of America (AFAA) awards, the X-Rated Critics Organization (XRCO) and its "Heart-On Awards", were founded. Jim Holliday was a founder and previously the honorary historian of the X-Rated Critics Organization. After Holliday's death, the position of XRCO Historian was temporarily filled by XRCO founding member Bill Margold until 2006.
The first XRCO Awards were presented on February 14, 1985, where Ginger Lynn won a "veritable Triple Crown: 'Best Female Performer', 'Video Vixen' and 'Starlet of the Year'". Until 1991, the awards were presented on Valentine's Day each year. The specific award categories at the XRCO Awards have changed over the years.
In March 2015, changes to the award program were announced. Citing the venue and date changes made in 2014, the event organizers announced that the awards show would be recorded and broadcast by the company Vrai Voyeur. Also announced was the debut of a new design for the award handed out to winners. The "iconic wooden heart on trophies" would be retired and be replaced with "something bigger and better than ever".
All in the Family Theme
2016: The Father Figure (Digital Sin/Tabu Tales)
2017: Me, My Brother and Another (New Sensations)
2018: Dysfucktional: Blood Is Thicker Than Cum (Kelly Madison/Juicy)
2019: A Trailer Park Taboo (Pure Taboo/Pulse)
2020: My Stepson Is Evil (Evil Angel Films)
Best 3D Release
2012: This Ain't Ghostbusters XXX (Hustler Video)
Best Actor (Single Performance)
Best Actress (Single Performance)
Best Adult Web Site
Best Amateur or Pro-Am Series
Best Anal or D.P. Sex Scene
Best Anal Series
Best Comedy or Parody
2004-2010
2011-2016
Comedy
Drama
Comic
2017-present
Comedy
Parody
Best Cumback
Best Director
Best DVD Extras
2006: Camp Cuddly Pines Powertool Massacre
Best Ethnic/Interracial/Blended Series
Best: Girl-Girl Sex Scene
Note: A "Best Girl-Girl Release" category was created in 2005. No "Best Girl-Girl Scene" awards have been given out since.
Best Girl-Girl Release or Series
Best Gonzo Release
Best Gonzo Series
Best Group Sex Scene
Best Male-Female (Couples) Sex Scene
Best Mini-Feature Series
1993: Sodomania
1994: Sodomania
Best On-Screen Chemistry
2007: (Fashionistas Safado: The Challenge)
Gianna
Jenna Haze
Rocco
2008:
James Deen
Joanna Angel
2009:
James Deen
Joanna Angel
Best POV Release or Series
2007: Jack's POV 5 (Digital Playground)
2008: inTERActive (Teravision/Hustler)
2009: Tunnel Vision 3 (Jules Jordan Productions)
2010: (tie) POV Jugg Fuckers 2 (Darkko Productions/Evil Angel) and POV Pervert 11 (Mike John Productions/Jules Jordan Video)
2011: POV Pervert (Mike John Productions/Jules Jordan Video)
2012: POV Pervert (Mike John Productions/Jules Jordan Video)
2013: POV Pervert (Mike John/Jules Jordan)
2015: POV Pervert (Mike John/Jules Jordan)
2016: Lex's Point of View (Evil Angel)
2017: POV Sluts (Toni Ribas/Evil Angel)
2018: Bang POV (Bang Bros)
Best Release
2006: Pirates (Digital Playground/Adam & Eve)
2007: Curse Eternal (Wicked Pictures)
2008: Babysitters (Digital Playground)
2009: Cheerleaders (Digital Playground)
2010: Flight Attendants (X-Play/Adam & Eve Pictures)
2011: Pornstar Superheroes (Elegant Angel)
2012: Lost and Found (New Sensations)
2013: Wasteland (Elegant Angel Productions)
2014: The Submission of Emma Marx (New Sensations)
2015: Second Chances (New Sensations)
2016: Being Riley (Tushy/Jules Jordan Video)
2017: Preacher’s Daughter (Wicked Pictures)
2018: The Submission of Emma Marx: Evolved (New Sensations)
2019: Abigail (Tushy)
2020: Drive (Deeper/Pulse)
Before the 2006 awards, separate categories existed for film, video and DVD.
Best Epic
2006: Pirates (Digital Playground/Adam & Eve)
2007: Corruption (Sex Z Pictures)
2008: Upload (Sex Z Pictures)
2009: (tie) Fallen (Wicked Pictures) and Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge (Digital Playground)
2010: 2040 (Wicked Pictures)
2011: Speed (Wicked Pictures)
2012: Portrait of a Call Girl (Elegant Angel)
2013: Voracious: The First Season (John Stagliano/Evil Angel)
2014: Underworld (Wicked Pictures)
2015: Wetwork (Vivid)
2016: Wanted (Wicked Pictures/Adam & Eve)
DVD of the Year
2001: Dream Quest
2002: Dark Angels: Special Edition
2003: Euphoria
2004: The Fashionistas (Evil Angel)
2005: Millionaire (Private U.S.A./Pure Play Media)
Best Feature Film of the Year
Best Video Feature of the Year
Best Screenplay
1984: Every Woman Has A Fantasy
1985: Taboo American Style
1988: Deep Throat II (Michael Evans)
Best Series
1996: Joey Silvera's Butt Row
Best Supporting Actor
1984: Joey Silvera (Public Affairs)
1985: Joey Silvera (She's So Fine)
Best Supporting Actress
1984: Sharon Kane (Throat: 12 Years After)
1985: Kimberly Carson (Girls On Fire)
Best Threeway Sex Scene
Best Vignette Series
1995: The Voyeur
Deep Throat Award
2009: Angelina Valentine
Female Performer of the Year
Girl/Girl or Lesbian Performer of the Year
Kinky Scene
1984: (Insatiable II)
Jamie Gillis
Marilyn Chambers
1985: (Nasty)
Gayle Sterling
Jamie Gillis
Lynx Canon
Mainstream Adult Media Favorite
Male Performer of the Year
MILF of the Year
Most Outrageous DVD Extras
2007: Corruption (Sex Z Pictures)
2008: Upload (Sex Z Pictures)
2009: Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge (Digital Playground)
2010: 2040 (Wicked Pictures)
2011: Speed (Wicked Pictures)
New Starlet
New Stud
Oral Scene
1984: (Succulent)
Little Oral Annie
Ron Jeremy
1985: (Love Bites)
Amber Lynn
Peter North
Rick Savage
Orgasmic or Awesome Analist
Orgasmic Oralist
Star Showcase
Superslut
Teen or Cream Dream
Trans Performer of the Year
Unsung Siren
Unsung Swordsman
Woodsman of the Year
1993: Sean Michaels
1994: Alex Sanders
1995: T. T. Boy
Worst Movie
1993: Nympho Zombie Coeds
1994: Gum-Me-Bare
1995: World's Biggest Gang Bang
1996: Frankenpenis
1997: 87 And Still Bangin'''
1999: World's Biggest Anal Gangbang 2000: The Vomitorium 2001: Watch Me Camp Bitch! 2002: Fossil Fuckers 2003: You're Never Too Old to Gangbang''
References
External links
American pornographic film awards
Awards established in 1985
1985 establishments in the United States