33rd AVN Awards

The 33rd AVN Awards ceremony, presented by Adult Video News, honored the best pornographic movies and adult entertainment products of 2015 and took place on January 23, 2016, at The Joint in Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada. During the ceremony, Adult Video News presented AVN Awards in 115 categories released from October 1, 2014, to September 30, 2015. The ceremony, taped to be televised in the United States by Showtime, was produced by Gary Miller. Comedian and actress Kate Quigley co-hosted the show for the first time, joined by adult movie actresses Joanna Angel and Anikka Albrite.

Winners and nominees

The nominees for the 33rd AVN Awards were announced on November 19, 2015, at the annual AVN Awards Nominations Party at Avalon nightclub in Hollywood.
Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun Parody received the most nominations with 21 total, with Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody came in second with 18. BLACKED.com received 15 nominations, and TUSHY.com was given 12.
The winners were announced during the awards ceremony on January 23, 2016. Despite their lower number of nominations, TUSHY.com were the big winners with Being Riley. Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody also shared the honors winning five trophies as well. Marriage 2.0, Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun Parody and The Submission of Emma Marx: Boundaries each won four awards and European production The Doctor took three.

Major awards

Winners of categories announced during the awards ceremony January 23, 2016, are highlighted in boldface.

Movie of the Year	Female Performer of the Year
Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun Parody Rather than nominees for this category, contenders are chosen from the winners in the "Best Release" categories such as Best Anthology Movie, Best Drama, Best Parody Release and several others. Voting is conducted separately just prior to the awards ceremony.	Riley Reid Anikka Albrite August Ames * A.J. Applegate * Vicki Chase * Adriana Chechik * Carter Cruise * Dani Daniels * Aidra Fox * Keisha Grey * Jillian Janson Eva Lovia Maddy O’Reilly * Romi Rain * Kleio Valentien
Male Performer of the Year	Best New Starlet
Mick Blue * Flash Brown * Xander Corvus * James Deen * Erik Everhard * Manuel Ferrara * Keiran Lee * Ramon Nomar * Tommy Pistol * Toni Ribas * Lexington Steele * Steven St. Croix * Chad White * Prince Yahshua	Abella Danger * Aria Alexander * Bella Bellz * Marley Brinx * Kate England * Karlee Grey * Katrina Jade * Peta Jensen * Cassidy Klein * Morgan Lee * Rachael Madori * Keira Nicole * Jade Nile * Megan Rain * Kissa Sins
Transsexual Performer of the Year	Director of the Year
Venus Lux * Jonelle Brooks * Delia DeLions * Jessy Dubai * Foxxy * Vixxen Goddess * Sienna Grace * Khloe Hart * Aubrey Kate * Kelli Lox * Kylie Maria * Carla Novaes * Holly Parker * Chelsea Poe * Tyra Scott	Greg Lansky * Mike Adriano * Brad Armstrong * James Avalon * Axel Braun * Stormy Daniels * James Deen * Manuel Ferrara * William H. * Jules Jordan * Ryan Madison * Mason * Eddie Powell * B. Skow * Jacky St. James
Best Actor	Best Actress
Tommy Pistol, Stryker* Richie Calhoun, The Submission of Emma Marx: Boundaries * Danny D, The Doctor * James Deen, Stockholm Syndrome * Ryan Driller, Marriage 2.0 * Erik Everhard, Broken Vows * Giovanni Francesco, Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody * Seth Gamble, Brothers & Sisters * Danny Mountain, Lock and Load * Tyler Nixon, Housemates 2 * Derrick Pierce, Magic Mike XXXL: A Hardcore Parody * Toni Ribas, Bullet to the Top * Ryan Ryder, Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun Parody * Michael Vegas, Shades of Kink 4 * Chad White, Waiting on Love	Penny Pax, The Submission of Emma Marx: Boundaries * Asa Akira, Starmaker * Adriana Chechik, The Turning * Carter Cruise, Waiting on Love * Dani Daniels, Sisterhood * Stormy Daniels, Wanted * Dana DeArmond, Mother's Little Helper * Daisy Haze, Bad Romance * Kimberly Kane, Family Secrets * Remy LaCroix, Stockholm Syndrome * Keira Nicole, Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun Parody * Bonnie Rotten, Sisters of Anarchy * Riley Steele, Barbarella XXX: An Axel Braun Parody * India Summer, Marriage 2.0 * Sarah Vandella, Love, Sex & TV News
Best Drama	Best Parody
Wanted * Bad Romance * Bullet to the Top * The Colombian XXX * Gone * How I Became a Sexual Slave * Love, Lust & Longing * Mother's Little Helper * My Sinful Life * Safe Landings * Saving Humanity * Starmaker * Stockholm Syndrome * A Thing of Beauty * Wild Inside	Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun Parody * American Whore Story * Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody * Between the Headlines: A Lesbian Porn Parody * Bob's Boners and Other Porn Parodies * Gnardians of the Galaxy and Other Porn Parodies * Joanna Angel's Making the Band * Kill Bill: A XXX Parody * Magic Mike XXXL: A Hardcore Parody * Night at the Erotic Museum * Screwing Wall Street: The ArrangementFinders IPO * Sisters of Anarchy * This Ain't Modern Family XXX * This Ain't Supernatural XXX * The Tranny Bunch
Best Star Showcase	Best Supporting Actress
Being Riley * Adriana's a Slut * Angela 2 * Asa Akira: Wicked Fuck Doll * Carter Cruise Obsession * The Insatiable Miss Alexis Texas 2 * Jesse: Sex Machine * Just Jillian * Karma's a Bitch * Meet Aidra Fox * Missy Martinez: Fucked Ra * Private Fantasies of Samantha Saint * Remy * SeXXXploitation of Abigail Mac * True Lust	Kleio Valentien, Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody Anikka Albrite, The Turning Julia Ann, Stryker Skin Diamond, Love, Sex & TV News Jessica Drake, Starmaker Allie Haze, Love, Lust & Longing Karla Kush, My Girlfriend's Mother 8 Abigail Mac, Flesh Chanel Preston, This Ain't The Interview XXX Amber Rayne, Wanted Jessa Rhodes, Sisters of Anarchy Celeste Star, Saving Humanity Misty Stone, Magic Mike XXXL Stoya, Screwing Wall Street: The ArrangementFinders IPO Kasey Warner, Mother's Little Helper
All-Girl Performer of the Year	Fan Award: Most Epic Ass
Shyla Jennings * Elle Alexandra * Lily Cade * Jayden Cole * Prinzzess Felicity Jade * Sasha Heart * Kenna James * Mindi Mink * Tara Morgan * Raven Rockette * Ryan Ryans * Jenna Sativa * Angela Sommers * Tanya Tate * Vanessa Veracruz	Alexis Texas * Aaliyah Love, Abella Danger, A. J. Applegate, Amirah Adara, Anikka Albrite, Ash Hollywood, Bella Bellz, Carmen Valentina, Chanell Heart, Dahlia Sky, Dani Daniels, Dava Foxx, Dillion Harper, Eva Lovia, Holly Hanna, Isabella de Santos, Jada Stevens, Jenna Ashley, Jenna Ivory, Jodi Taylor, Julie Cash, Jynx Maze, Kayla-Jane Danger, Keisha Grey, Kelli Staxxx, Kelsi Monroe, Kenra Lust, Kissa Sins, Layla Price, Lea Lexis, Leya Falcon, Lola Foxx, Luna Star, Madelyn Monroe, Melissa May, Mia Malkova, Miley May, Nikki Delano, Richelle Ryan, Sadie Blair, Sadie Santana, Sarah Vandella, Savana Styles, Scarlet Red, Sovereign Syre, Summer Brielle, Sunny Lane, Veruca James, Yasmine De Leon
Best Boy/Girl Sex Scene	Best Girl/Girl Sex Scene
Abigail Mac, Flash Brown, Black & White 4 * Kleio Valentien, Seth Gamble, Axel Braun's Inked * Carter Cruise, Derrick Pierce, Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody * Peta Jensen, Bill Bailey, Bra Busters 6 * Marley Brinx, Steven St. Croix, The Father Figure * Eva Lovia, Keiran Lee, Flesh * Little Caprice, Marcello Bravo, In Love With Little Caprice * Aria Alexander, Ryan Madison, Make ’Em Sweat 2 * India Summer, Mickey Mod, Marriage 2.0 * August Ames, Manuel Ferrara, Oil Overload 12 * Sara Luvv, Xander Corvus, Restraint * Rachael Madori, Ryan Madison, Rough Enough * Kissa Sins, Johnny Sins, Sins Life Part 2 * Remy LaCroix, James Deen, Stockholm Syndrome * Dani Daniels, Ramon Nomar, True Erotica	Riley Reid, Aidra Fox, Being Riley* Abella Danger, Phoenix Marie, All Access Abella Danger * Riley Steele, Asa Akira, Barbarella XXX: An Axel Braun Parody * Skin Diamond, Alina Li, Deviant Devil: Skin Diamond * Nikki Daniels, Jenna J. Ross, Finger Lickin Girlfriends 4 * Carter Cruise, Jessie Andrews, Jessie Loves Girls * Chanell Heart, Misty Stone, Lesbian First Dates * Mia Malkova, Kenna James, Mia Loves Girls * Dana DeArmond, Ava Dalush, Mother's Little Helper * Lexi Belle, Jayden Cole, Penthouse Pet All-Girl Retreat * Charlotte Stokely, Kristina Rose, Pink Velvet * Veronica Vain, Kayden Kross, Screwing Wall Street: The ArrangementFinders IPO * Shyla Jennings, Casey Calvert, Sisterly Love 2 * Abigail Mac, Ryan Ryans, There’s Only One Abigail Mac * Prinzzess Felicity Jade, Jillian Janson, Women Seeking Women 110
Best Anal Sex Scene	Best Oral Sex Scene
Riley Reid, Mick Blue, Being Riley * Bonnie Rotten, Danny D, American Whore Story * Aidra Fox, Manuel Ferrara, Anal Beauty * Dahlia Sky, Prince Yahshua, Anal Warriors, * Rachael Madori, Mick Blue, Ass Candy * Anikka Albrite, Mike Adriano, Banging Beauties * Keisha Grey, Manuel Ferrara, Big Anal Asses 3 * Ana Foxxx, Mick Blue, Black Bombshells * Jada Stevens, Prince Yahshua, The Booty Movie * Adriana Chechik, Lexington Steele, Brunettes Go Black * Carter Cruise, Flash Brown, Carter Cruise Obsession * Allie Haze, Rob Piper, Interracial & Anal 2 * Jillian Janson, Mick Blue, Just Jillian * Kendra Lust, Mick Blue, Miss Tushy * Kaylani Lei, Erik Everhard, Up My Asian Ass 2	Angela White, Angela 2 * Adriana Chechik, Karmen Karma, Adriana Chechik & Karmen Karma's Through the Jeans BJ * Asa Akira, Asa Akira: Wicked Fuck Doll * Britney Amber, Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody * Carter Cruise, Facialized 2 * London Keyes, Fluid 3 * Jillian Janson, Just Jillian * Marley Brinx, Marley * Sarah Vandella, MILFs Suck * Mia Malkova, Aiden Ashley, Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun Parody * Samantha Saint, Juelz Ventura, Private Fantasies of Samantha Saint * Vicki Chase, Sperm Diet * Kalina Ryu, Suck Balls 4 * Allie Haze, Chanel Preston, Romi Rain, Triple BJs * Alena Croft, Wet Food 6

Additional award winners

The following is the list of remaining award categories, which were presented apart from the actual awards ceremony.
CONTENT CATEGORIESBBW Performer of the Year: Karla LaneBest All-Girl Group Sex Scene: Angela White, Alexis Texas, Anikka Albrite, Angela 2Best All-Girl Movie: Angela Loves WomenBest All-Girl Series: Women Seeking WomenBest Amateur/Pro-Am Movie: It's My First Time 2Best Amateur/Pro-Am Series: Bang BusBest Anal Movie: Anal BeautyBest Anal Series: DP MeBest Anthology Movie: Oil Overload 12Best Art Direction: Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun ParodyBest BDSM Movie: The Submission of Emma Marx: BoundariesBest Cinematography: Greg Lansky, Being RileyBest Comedy: Love, Sex & TV NewsBest Continuing Series: Dirty Rotten Mother FuckersBest Director - Feature: Paul Deeb, Marriage 2.0Best Director – Foreign Feature: Dick Bush, The DoctorBest Director – Foreign Non-Feature: Alis Locanta, Waltz With MeBest Director – Non-Feature: Jules Jordan, Jesse: Alpha FemaleBest Director – Parody: Axel Braun, Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun ParodyBest Double Penetration Sex Scene: Riley Reid, James Deen, Erik Everhard, Being RileyBest Editing: Eddie Powell, Gabrielle Anex, The Submission of Emma Marx: BoundariesBest Ethnic Movie: Latin AssesBest Ethnic/Interracial Series: My First InterracialBest Foreign Feature: The DoctorBest Foreign Non-Feature: Waltz With MeBest Gonzo Movie: Eye ContactBest Group Sex Scene: Keisha Grey, Mick Blue, James Deen, Jon Jon, John Strong, Erik Everhard, Gangbang Me 2Best Ingénue Movie: Best New Starlets 2015Best Interracial Movie: Black & White 3Best Makeup: Cammy Ellis, May Kup, Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun ParodyBest Male Newcomer: Brad KnightBest Marketing Campaign – Individual Project: Marriage 2.0, LionReach/Adam & EveBest Marketing Campaign – Company Image: Blacked/TushyBest MILF Movie: MILF Performers of the Year 2015Best New Imprint: TushyBest New Series: All AccessBest Non-Sex Performance: Christopher Ryan, PhD, Marriage 2.0Best Older Woman/Younger Girl Movie:: Lesbian Adventures: Older Women, Younger Girls 6Best Oral Movie: Facialized 2Best Orgy/Gangbang Movie: Gangbang Me 2Best Polyamory Movie: Marriage 2.0Best POV Sex Scene: Jillian Janson, Aidra Fox, Jules Jordan, Eye ContactBest Screenplay: Jacky St. James, The Submission of Emma Marx: BoundariesBest Screenplay – Parody: Axel Braun, Mark Logan, Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun ParodyBest Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production: Victoria Summers, Danny D., The DoctorBest Solo Movie: Glamour Solos 4Best Solo/Tease Performance: Abigail Mac, Black & White 4Best Soundtrack: Wanted
Content Best Special Effects: Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun ParodyBest Specialty Movie – Other Genre: Cum Inside MeBest Specialty Series – Other Genre: Big Tit Cream PieBest Supporting Actor: Steven St. Croix, Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun ParodyBest Taboo Relations Movie: The Father FigureBest T/A Movie: Bra Busters 6Best Three-Way Sex Scene – Boy/Boy/Girl: Carter Cruise, Flash Brown, Jason Brown, Carter Cruise ObsessionBest Three-Way Sex Scene – Girl/Girl/Boy: Anikka Albrite, Valentina Nappi, Mick Blue, Anikka's Anal SlutsBest Transsexual Movie: The Tranny BunchBest Transsexual Series: The Trans X-PerienceBest Transsexual Sex Scene: Vixxen Goddess, Adriana Chechik, TS Playground 21Clever Title of the Year: That Rapper Destroyed My CrapperFemale Foreign Performer of the Year: Misha CrossMainstream Star of the Year: Jessica DrakeMale Foreign Performer of the Year: Rocco SiffrediMILF Performer of the Year: Kendra LustMost Outrageous Sex Scene: Lea Lexis, Tommy Pistol in “Nightmare for the Dairy Council,” Analmals
FAN AWARDSFavorite Cam Girl: AngelNDemon4u or Devious Angel Favorite Cam Guy: Adam SinnerFavorite Camming Couple: Nicolah and Steven BondFavorite Female Performer: Riley ReidFavorite Male Performer: Keiran LeeFavorite Trans Cam Performer: Kylie MariaFavorite Trans Performer: Bailey JayHottest Newcomer: Abella DangerHottest MILF: Kendra LustMost Amazing Sex Toy: Dani DanielsMost Spectacular Boobs: Hitomi TanakaSocial Media Star: Riley Reid
WEB & TECHNOLOGYBest Affiliate Program: Famedollars Best Alternative Website: Kink.comBest Dating Website: AdultFriendFinder.comBest Membership Website: Blacked.comBest Porn Star Website: JoannaAngel.comBest Solo Girl Website: Vicky Vette, VickyAtHome.comBest Web Director: Ivan
PLEASURE PRODUCTSBest Condom Manufacturer: KimonoBest Enhancement Manufacturer: Classic EroticaBest Fetish Manufacturer: Spartacus LeathersBest Lingerie or Apparel Manufacturer: Syren LatexBest Lubricant Manufacturer: Wet InternationalBest Pleasure Product Manufacturer – Large: Doc JohnsonBest Pleasure Product Manufacturer – Medium: LELOBest Pleasure Product Manufacturer – Small: Advanced Response
RETAIL & DISTRIBUTIONBest Boutique: Early to Bed Best Retail Chain – Small: Good VibrationsBest Retail Chain – Large: RomantixBest Web Retail Store: AdultEmpire.com

Multiple nominations and awards

Nominations	Movie
21	Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun Parody
18	Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody
16	Angela 2
13	Gangbang Me 2
12	Marriage 2.0
12	Turning: A Lesbian Horror Story
11	Meet Aidra Fox
11	Slut Puppies 9
11	Wanted
11	Brazzers House
10	Doctor
10	Submission Of Emma Marx 2: Boundaries
10	Sisterhood
10	Just Jillian
10	Magic Mike XXXL
10	Stockholm Syndrome
10	Being Riley

The following 12 releases received multiple awards:

Awards	Movie
5	Being Riley
5	Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody
4	Marriage 2.0
4	Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun Parody
4	The Submission of Emma Marx: Boundaries
3	The Doctor
2	Angela 2
2	Black and White 4
2	Eye Contact
2	Gangbang Me 2
2	Waltz With Me
2	Wanted

Honorary AVN awards

Visionary Award

The Visionary Award went to AVN founder Paul Fishbein.

Hall of Fame

AVN on December 18, 2015, announced the 2016 inductees into its hall of fame:Founders Branch: Fred Hirsch, Rudy Sutton, Eddie WedelstedtVideo Branch: Joanna Angel, Nikki Benz, DCypher, Jonni Darkko, Dana DeArmond, Nikita Denise, Tommy Gunn, Kimberly Kane, Sascha Koch, Alex Ladd, Teagan Presley, John Strong, Shyla Stylez, Dana Vespoli, Vicky VetteExecutive Branch: Jon Blitt, Bob Christian, Scott David, Eric Gutterman, Steve Volponi, Nelson XPleasure Products Branch: Ralph Caplan, Rina Valan, Steve ShubinInternet Founders Branch: Charles Berrebbi and John Albright, Ilan Bunimovitz

Presenters and performers

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

Ceremony information

For the first time, content released solely on video-on-demand is eligible for AVN Awards consideration. AVN announced VOD content would be eligible in the Best Boy/Girl Sex Scene, Best Girl/Girl Sex Scene, Best Oral Sex Scene and Best Anal Sex Scene categories. As usual, several of the categories were renamed and redefined and a new niche category was added, Best Polyamory Movie.
AVN has also stated that porn star James Deen, who has been the subject of publicized assault allegations, will continue to be eligible for awards in categories he or his production company has been nominated for, since the awards "do not reflect an official position on any other matter involving James Deen."