Transgender Erotica Awards
The Transgender Erotica Awards, formerly known as The Tranny Awards, are a group of movie awards presented annually in the United States recognizing performances and performers in the field of transgender pornography, with an emphasis on erotic photography and pornographic movies. Organized by adult industry production company Grooby Productions, the awards were first given in 2009. Citing a poor representation of transgender performers and producers in mainstream adult awards ceremonies,[1] the Transgender Erotica Awards were created to recognize achievement in the transgender adult industry.
| Transgender Erotica Award (The TEA Show) | |
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 Transgender adult model Chelsea Marie accepts a Transgender Erotica Award for Best Alternative Model of 2013 at the 6th Annual Tranny Awards. | |
| Awarded for | Exceptional performance in various aspects of the creation and marketing of transgender erotica. |
| Sponsored by | Grooby Productions |
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Grooby Productions |
| Reward(s) | Trophy |
| First awarded | 2009 |
| Last awarded | Present |
| Website | theteashow |
The awards nominations are submitted from industry and fans from the transgender adult industry; the winners are voted for by a panel of judges, representing fans, producers, performers and professional critics. Each year there is a different panel of judges.
History
In 2008, Grooby Productions sponsored the Tranny Awards to correct "the lack of recognition that the transgender erotica industry gets."[2] Some comic confusion arose when the California Transportation Foundation, a nonprofit associated with Caltrans, also decided to call its 20th annual awards ceremony to celebrate "transportation achievement" the TRANNY Awards.[3] The judges panel for the 1st annual Tranny Awards included transgender adult film icon Meghan Chavalier, Bob's Tgirls owner Bob Maverick, and Grooby Productions CEO Steven Grooby.[4]
From 2010 onward, the Transgender Erotica Awards were live events. Hosted in North Hollywood, the 2nd annual Tranny Awards were held in February 2010. Judges included AVN award winning transgender producer/model Wendy Williams, Black Tgirls producer Kila Kali, and influential transgender blogger Caramel.[5]
The 2011 Tranny Awards were held in North Hollywood in February 2011, hosted by transgender adult model Michelle Austin. Notable winners included Bailey Jay, Angelina Valentine, and Joanna Jet. Sponsors for the 3rd annual Tranny Awards included Shemale Strokers, SMC, and Tranny News Daily.[6]
The 2012 Tranny Awards were hosted by RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Nicole Paige Brooks at Joseph's Cafe in Hollywood on February 19, 2012. The 4th annual Tranny Awards saw a sharp rise in number of sponsors, from the previous award show's 8 sponsors to 19 total sponsors.[7] Notable sponsors included Cam4, Eros, AEBN, Kink.com, and Third World Media. Making up the judges panel were XBIZ Award winning transgender performer Jesse Flores, StrokingQueens webmaster Housekeeper, and XCritic's main reviewer Apache Warrior.[8]
The 2013 awards were held at the Beyond the Stars Palace in Glendale and hosted by television drag celebrity Jujubee, catering to more than 200 attendees.[9] The 5th annual Tranny Awards added some major award categories, including Best FTM Performer (awarded to Buck Angel), Best Scene Director, and Best Internet Personality.[10] New notable sponsors included iFriends, Bob's TGirls, Transformation Magazine, and The UP Network. The judges panel included FTM performer James Darling, UP Network owner Ecstatic, transgender adult icon Joanna Jet, and AVN writer Darklady.[11]
The 2014 awards were once again hosted by Jujubee at the Beyond the Stars Palace on February 16, 2014, with the after party hosted the following evening at The Dragonfly in Hollywood. New notable sponsors included XXX, Trans500, The Stockroom, Shemale.com, and Fame Dollars. Judges included AVN award winning performer Christian, Frank of Franks-Tgirlworld, and Centurian owner Hanna Rodgers.[12]
With the announcement of the 7th annual award show, Grooby renamed the organization from the Tranny Awards to the Transgender Erotica Awards.[13] Despite the continued common usage of terms such as "shemale" and "tranny" in modern pornography,[14] the response to the event's rebranding effort has "largely been positive."[15]
The 2015 awards were hosted by Jujubee at The Avalon on February 15, 2015, with the after party hosted the following evening at Bardot in Hollywood. New notable sponsors included Dr. Sinclair, GameLink, and LELO. Judges included AVN award winning performer Ashley Blue, FTM icon Buck Angel, and XCritic writer Dr. Jay.[16]
The 2016 awards were continued with the same formula and were once again hosted by Jujubee at The Avalon with the event moving to the first weekend in March. New judges included comedian Jim Norton and FTM Performer Eddie Wood. Changes this year included splitting the Best Non-TS Performer into both Male and Female categories, with Kink.com and Grooby Productions performer Mona Wales being the inaugural winner in Best Non-TS Female. New award, Best Industry Professional went to Mark Kernes, long time writer for AVN (magazine). Ts Madison was presented in person with a Lifetime Achievement, as was early Grooby photographer The Commander. Performer Kimberly Devine received a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Wendy Williams.[17][18]
Award categories
In order to be eligible to be nominated for a given year's Awards, a title must have been released between October 31 and November 1 of the preceding year.[19]
Production categories
- Best DVD
- Best Scene
- Best VR Scene
- Best Solo Website
- Best Self-Producer
Performer categories
- Best New Face
- Best Solo Model
- Best Hardcore Model
- Best FTM Performer
- Best Non-TS Performer (Male)
- Best Non-TS Performer (Female)
- Best International Model
- Fan Choice Award
- Best Internet Personality
- Ms. Unique
- Cam Performer of the Year
Technical categories
- Best Scene Director
- Best Photographer
- Best Industry Professional
Transgender Erotica Award Winners
The following is a list of the winners in the major categories for the Transgender Erotica Awards.
Winners 2009–2011
Winners 2012–2014
| 2012[7] | 2013[10] | 2014[20] | |
| Best New Face | Eva Lin | Jane Marie | Kim Bella |
| Best Solo Model | Sarina Valentina | Sarina Valentina | Sarina Valentina |
| Best Hardcore Model | Eva Lin | TS Foxxy | Venus Lux |
| Best FTM Performer | - | Buck Angel | James Darling |
| Best Non-TS Performer | Christian XXX | Wolf Hudson | Christian XXX |
| Best Foreign Performer | - | Rui Matsushita | Bruna Castro |
| Best Alternative Model | Mandy Mitchell | Danni Daniels | Chelsea Marie |
| Best DVD Director | Joey Silvera | Joey Silvera | Joey Silvera |
| Best DVD | Rogue Adventures #37 | Forbidden Lovers | The Tranny Chaser |
| Best Scene | Eva Lin, Honey Foxx, Sebastian Keys – TS Domination | Wendy Summers, Sadie Hawkins – Managed | Venus Lux, Foxxy – Asian Nail Salon |
| Black TGirls Model of the Year | Nody Nadia | Chanel Couture | Kandii Redd |
| Shemale Yum Model of the Year | Domino Presley | Jane Marie | Sienna Grace |
| Shemale Stroker of the Year | Delia TS | Tyra Scott | Gina Hart, Penny Tyler |
| Bob's TGirls Model of the Year | - | Adriana Lynn Rush | Eva Cassini |
| Fan's Choice Award | - | Jane Marie | Khloe Hart |
| Best Photographer | Nick Milo | - | Blackula |
| Best Scene Director | - | Sammy Mancini | Buddy Wood |
| Best Internet Personality | - | Wendy Summers | Wendy Summers |
| Best Solo Website | Mandy Mitchell – mandy-mitchell.com | Jesse Flores – ts-jesse.com | Venus Lux – venus-lux.com |
| Lifetime Achievement (Performer) | Vaniity | Gia Darling | Danny Evangelista |
| Lifetime Achievement (Producer) | Joey Silvera | Sammy Mancini | Bob Maverick |
| Voluptuous Diva | - | - | Michelle Austin |
Winners 2015–2017
| 2015[21] | 2016[22] | 2017[23] | |
| Best New Face | Kelly Klaymour | Natalie Mars | Chanel Santini |
| Best Solo Model | Penny Tyler | Domino Presley | Kylie Maria |
| Best Hardcore Model | Jessy Dubai | Jonelle Brooks | Aubrey Kate |
| Best FTM Performer | James Darling | Dicky Johnson | Eddie Wood |
| Best New Face FTM | - | Eddie Wood | - |
| Best Non-TS Performer (M) | Robert Axel | Robert Axel | Alexander Gustavo |
| Best Non-TS Performer (F) | - | Mona Wales | Amarna Miller |
| Best Foreign Performer | Miran | Miran | Mia Maffia (West), Megumi (East) |
| Ms. Unique | Nina Lawless | Chelsea Marie | Mara Nova |
| Best DVD Director | Buddy Wood | Joey Silvera | - |
| Best DVD | Shemale Secret Service | Kaitlyn Gender, My TS Student (Tie) | Real Fucking Girls |
| Best Scene | Radius Dark – All TGirls Foursome | Yasmin Lee, Lucas Knight – TS Seduction | Aubrey Kate, Phoenix Marie, Will Havoc – TS Seduction |
| Best FTM Scene | Chance Armstrong, Delia Delions – The Handyman | Dicky Johnson, Trixxy Von Tease – DickyJohnson | Eddie Wood, Michelle Austin – FTM Hunter |
| Shemale Stroker of the Year | Kelly Klaymour | Sasha Skyes | Casey Kisses, Korra Del Rio (Tie) |
| Bob's TGirls Model of the Year | Jessy Dubai | Domino Presley | Miran |
| Kink's Kinkiest T-Girl Domme | - | Nina Lawless | Honey Foxxx |
| Trans 500 Model of the Year | - | Kylie Maria | - |
| Grooby Girl Model of the Year | Kylie Maria | Ava Keading | Natalie Mars |
| Fan's Choice Award | Aubrey Kate | Kylie Maria | Domino Presley |
| Best Photographer | Radius Dark | Josh Stone | Bob Maverick |
| Best Scene Director | Blackula | Jamie French | Damien Cain |
| Best Internet Personality | Bailey Jay | Becca Benz | Miran |
| Best Solo Website | Jamie French – tsjamiefrench.com | Venus Lux – venus-lux.com | Jonelle Brooks – jonellebrooks.com |
| Lifetime Achievement (Performer) | Foxxy | Ts Madison, Kimberly Devine | Natassia Dreams |
| Lifetime Achievement (Producer) | Ed Hunter | The Commander | Wendy Williams |
| Transcendence Award | Tori Mayes | Gia Darling | Stefani Special |
| Best Industry Professional | - | Mark Kernes | Al Tom – altomicvisuals.com |
| Black TGirls Model of the Year | Kayla Biggs | - | - |
Winners 2018–2020
| 2018[24] | 2019[25] | 2020[26] | |
| Best New Face | Kayleigh Coxx | Khloe Kay | Luna Love |
| Best Solo Model | Natalie Mars | Casey Kisses | Casey Kisses |
| Best Hardcore Model | Aubrey Kate | Natalie Mars | Natalie Mars |
| Best FTM Performer | Eddie Wood | Eddie Wood | Bunnie Hughes |
| Best Non-TS Performer (M) | Soldier Boi, D. Arclyte (TIE) | Michael Delray | Sean Michaels |
| Best Non-TS Performer (F) | Mona Wales | Lindsey Love | Charlotte Sartre |
| Best International Model | Mia Maffia | Marissa Minx | Marissa Minx |
| Ms. Unique | Nadia Love | Demii D Best | Ally Sparkles |
| Best DVD | Real Fucking Girls 2 | Trans Pool Party | TransNasty, Transfixed #3 (TIE) |
| Best Girl/Girl Scene | - | Natalie Mars, Ella Nova – Learning the Joys of Anal (TransAngels) | Aspen Brooks, Khloe Kay – TGirls.Porn (Grooby) |
| Best Girl/Boy Scene | Chanel Santini, Lance Hart – Wonder Woman (TransAngels) | Aubrey Kate – Aubrey Kate Plus 8 (Evil Angel) | Daisy Taylor, Jordan Taylor – Family Transformation (Gender X) |
| Best VR Scene | Annabelle Lane – Virtual Reality | Korra Del Rio – Hypnotrans | Ella Hollywood – Little Slut Face |
| Fan's Choice Award | Aubrey Kate | Daisy Taylor | Lena Moon |
| Best Photographer | Radius Dark | Radius Dark | - |
| Best Scene Director | Aiden Starr | Aiden Starr | Aiden Starr |
| Best Self-Producer | - | Lena Kelly | Shiri Allwood |
| Best Internet Personality | Natalie Mars | River Enza | Lena Moon |
| Lifetime Achievement (Performer) | Jesse Flores | Morgan Bailey | Chelsea Marie |
| Lifetime Achievement (Producer) | Nicole Montero | Fran from Transational Fantasies | Damien Cain |
| Transcendence Award | Kelly Klaymour | Chanel Santini | Aubrey Kate |
| Best Industry Professional | John Stagliano | Alec Helmy | Rabbits Reviews |
| Black TGirls Model of the Year | Megan Snow | Megan Snow | Jasmine Lotus |
| Kink's Kinkiest T-Girl Domme | Foxxy | Jessica Foxx | Natalie Mars |
| Gender X Model of the Year | Chanel Santini | Lena Kelly | Khloe Kay |
| MV Trans Model of the Year | - | Natalie Mars | Kendall Penny |
| Pornhub Model of the Year | - | - | Daisy Taylor, TripleXTransMan (TIE) |
| Best Solo Website | Mia Maffia – MiaMaffia.xxx | Mia Maffia – MiaMaffia.xxx | - |
| Cam Performer of the Year | Casey Kisses, Korra Del Rio (TIE) | Jessica Fappit | Casey Kisses |
| Outstanding Service Award | Morgan Bailey | - | - |
| Best Clipsite Star | - | Mandy Mitchell | - |
| Grooby Girl Model of the Year | Shiri Allwood | - | - |
| Transational Fantasy Girl of the Year | Brooke Zanell | Janelle Fennec | - |
| Bob's TGirls Model of the Year | Miran | Natassia Dreams and Foxxy (20th Anniversary Winners) | - |
References
- Clark-Flory, Tracy. "Porn's taboo transsexual stars". Salon. Retrieved 11 February 2012.
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- Farooq, Sajid. "TRANNY Awards Reveals Major Surprise". NBC. Retrieved 5 June 2009.
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- "2017 Transgender Erotica Awards Winners".
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- "2019 Winners of The TEA Show".
- "2020 Winners".
External links
- Official website
- LAist - Talking about Trans Issues with Porn Stars at the Tranny Awards at the Wayback Machine (archived March 5, 2014)