The XRCO Awards are given by the American

X-Rated Critics Organization The X-Rated Critics Organization (XRCO) is a group of writers and editors from the American adult entertainment industry who each year present awards in recognition of achievement within the industry. After the controversy and criticism of the ...

annually to people working in

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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, and 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 The XRCO Hall of Fame lists well-known adult entertainment works and workers. The list is managed by X-Rated Critics Organization and inducted annually during the XRCO Awards. The first XRCO Awards were presented in Hollywood on February 14, 198 ...

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

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version of the

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" and "a combination high-school beer bash,

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and

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lingerie show". They have also been referred to as the "critics' circle awards for porn".

History

After the controversy and criticism of the best erotic scene victory for the movie ''Virginia'' in 1984 at the

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(AFAA) awards, the

(XRCO) and its "Heart-On Awards", were founded.

Robert Rimmer Robert Henry Rimmer (March 14, 1917 – August 1, 2001) was an American writer who authored several books, most notably ''The Harrad Experiment'', which was made into a film in 1973. The recurring theme in almost all of Rimmer's writing wa ...

, ''The X-Rated Videotape Guide'', Prometheus Books, 1993, .

Jim Holliday Jim Holliday (1948 – December 15, 2004) was an American pornographic film director, critic, and historian. He was a founder and previously the honorary historian of the X-Rated Critics Organization. Holliday was also a member of the AVN Hall o ...

was a founder and previously the honorary historian of the

. After Holliday's death, the position of XRCO Historian was temporarily filled by XRCO founding member

Bill Margold William Margold (October 2, 1943 – January 17, 2017) was an American pornographic film actor and porn film director. Known as Bill Margold, he was a former director of the Free Speech Coalition and was a co-founder of X-Rated Critics Organiza ...

until 2006. The first XRCO Awards were presented on February 14, 1985, where

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won a "veritable Triple Crown: 'Best Female Performer', 'Video Vixen' and 'Starlet of the Year'". Until 1991, the awards were presented on

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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'' (

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) * 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'' (

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)

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

* 1994: ''Sodomania'' * 1995: ''Sodomania''

Best On-Screen Chemistry

* 2007: (''Fashionistas Safado: The Challenge'') ** Gianna **

Jenna Haze Jenna Haze (born 1982) is an American former pornographic film actress. Haze has won numerous pornographic industry awards, including the 2003 AVN Award for Best New Starlet and the 2009 AVN Award for Female Performer of the Year, making her t ...

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* 2008: **

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Joanna Angel Joanna Mostov (born 1980), professionally known as Joanna Angel, is an American pornographic film actress, director, and writer of pornographic film, adult films. She founded the website ''BurningAngel.com'' in April 2002 with her roommate Mitch ...

* 2009: ** James Deen ** Joanna Angel

Best POV Release or Series

* 2007: ''Jack's POV 5'' (

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) * 2008: ''inTERActive'' ( Teravision/ Hustler) * 2009: ''Tunnel Vision 3'' (

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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'' (

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)

Best Release

* 2006: ''

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'' (

/ Adam & Eve) * 2007: ''Curse Eternal'' (

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) * 2008: ''Babysitters'' (Digital Playground) * 2009: ''Cheerleaders'' (Digital Playground) * 2010: ''Flight Attendants'' (X-Play/Adam & Eve Pictures) * 2011: ''Pornstar Superheroes'' (

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) * 2012: ''Lost and Found'' (

) * 2013: ''Wasteland'' (Elegant Angel Productions) * 2014: ''The Submission of Emma Marx'' (New Sensations) * 2015: ''Second Chances'' (New Sensations) * 2016: ''Being Riley'' (Tushy/

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) * 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: ''

'' (

/Adam & Eve) * 2007: ''Corruption'' (Sex Z Pictures) * 2008: ''Upload'' (Sex Z Pictures) * 2009: (tie) ''Fallen'' (

) and '' Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge'' (Digital Playground) * 2010: ''2040'' (Wicked Pictures) * 2011: ''Speed'' (Wicked Pictures) * 2012: '' Portrait of a Call Girl'' (

) * 2013: ''Voracious: The First Season'' (John Stagliano/Evil Angel) * 2014: ''Underworld'' (Wicked Pictures) * 2015: ''Wetwork'' (

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) * 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

* 1985: ''Every Woman Has A Fantasy'' * 1986: ''Taboo American Style'' * 1988: '' Deep Throat II'' (Michael Evans)

Best Series

* 1996: ''Joey Silvera's Butt Row''

Best Supporting Actor

* 1985: Joey Silvera (''Public Affairs'') * 1986: Joey Silvera (''She's So Fine'')

Best Supporting Actress

* 1985:

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(''Throat: 12 Years After'') * 1986: Kimberly Carson (''Girls On Fire'') * 1987: Colleen Brennan (''Star Angel'') * 1988:

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(''Taboo 5'') * 1989: Jacqueline Lorains (''Beauty And The Beast'') * 1990:

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(''My Bare Lady'')

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

* 1985: (''Insatiable II'') **

Jamie Gillis Jamie Gillis (born Jamey Ira Gurman; April 20, 1943 – February 19, 2010) was an American pornographic actor, director and member of the AVN Hall of Fame. He was married to the porn actress Serena. Early life Gillis was born Jamey Ira Gurm ...

Marilyn Chambers Marilyn Ann Taylor (née Briggs; April 22, 1952 – April 12, 2009), known professionally as Marilyn Chambers, was an American pornographic actress, exotic dancer, model, actress, singer and vice-presidential candidate. She was known f ...

* 1986: (''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'' (

) * 2010: ''2040'' (Wicked Pictures) * 2011: ''Speed'' (Wicked Pictures)

New Starlet

New Stud

Oral Scene

* 1985: (''Succulent'') ** Little Oral Annie **

Ron Jeremy Ronald Jeremy Hyatt (born March 12, 1953) is an American former Pornographic film actor, pornographic actor, and actor. Nicknamed "The Hedgehog", Jeremy was ranked by AVN (magazine), ''AVN'' at No. 1 in their "50 Top Porn Stars of All Time" l ...

* 1986: (''Love Bites'') **

** Peter North ** Rick Savage

Orgasmic or Awesome Analist

Orgasmic Oralist

Personal Favorite

*2021:

Angela White Angela Gabrielle White is an Australian pornographic film actress and director. She has been inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame and the XRCO Hall of Fame, and in 2020 became AVN's first three-time Female Performer of the Year winner. Earl ...

https://www.xbiz.com/news/262261/2021-xrco-awards-winners-announced *2022: Angela Whitehttps://www.xbiz.com/news/266325/2022-xrco-awards-winners-announced *2023: Blake Blossomhttps://www.xbiz.com/news/273682/2023-xrco-awards-winners-announced *2024: Angela Whitehttps://www.xbiz.com/news/281404/2024-xrco-awards-winners-announced *2025: Blake Blossom

Star Showcase

Superslut

Teen or Cream Dream

Trans Performer of the Year

Unsung Siren

Unsung Swordsman

Woodsman of the Year

* 1994: Sean Michaels * 1995: Alex Sanders * 1996: T. T. Boy

Worst Movie

* 1994: ''Nympho Zombie Coeds'' * 1995: ''Gum-Me-Bare'' * 1996: ''

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'' * 1997: '' Frankenpenis'' * 1998: ''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

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