Nominations have been announced for the 2023 Grabby Awards and we’re excited to see some of our favourite guys getting some recognition.
Industry awards are always a bit selective – they don’t necessarily showcase every facet of the adult entertainment industry – but being nominated is a boost for performers, helping them to build their profile and grow their audience in an increasingly competitive and fragmented porn landscape.
The Grabby Award trophies will be presented in Chicago, 25-27 May, and we’ve cast our eye over the nominees so we can share some hot tips on who could be the big winners on the night.
Performer of the Year
The Nominees
- Jake Waters
- Andre Donovan
- AJ Slone
- Jordan Starr
- Nico Coopa
- Zario Travezz
- Cole Blue
- Roman Todd
- Beau Butler
- Amone Bane
- Chris Damned
- Silas Brooks
- Josh Brady
- Michael Boston
- Jayden Marcos
- Serg Sehpard
- Legrand Wolf
- Cole Connor
- Seth Peterson
- Max Konnor
Who could win?
Performer of the Year is probably the biggest trophy of these awards, and these nominations are a big list that includes some big names. You could mount a really compelling case as to why any number of these guys should be crowned as Performer of the Year.
Roman Todd is probably the obvious choice here – he’s having a bit of a purple patch at the moment and seems to be everywhere, in a good way – but Cole Connor could deliver a surprise win on the night. Cole has starred in some of the biggest productions of the year and is a compelling presence on screen.
Hottest Twink
The Nominees
- Joey Mills
- Tyler Tanner
- Oliver Hunt
- Sam Ledger
- Silas Brooks
- Scott Finn
- Eric Charming
- Blake Wilder
- Serg Shepard
- Noah White
- Ethan Tate
- Cole Blue
- Trevor Harris
- Marcus Rivers
- Drake Von
Who could win?
Joey Mills has pretty much had a lock on the Best Twink category, ever since he began his career. He’s probably the most recognisable name amongst these nominations and it’s difficult to bet against him.
A dark horse could be Oliver Hunt. I’m not sure that I’d really describe Oliver as a Twink, but he’s a great performer and always gets our attention whatever he’s doing.
Hottest Top
The Nominees
- Felix Kamp
- Austin Wolf
- Christian Wilde
- Jordi Massive
- Jayden Marcos
- Legrand Wolf
- Adam Ramzi
- Adam Snow
- Cade Maddox
- Bo Sinn
- Jordan Starr
- Harold Lopez
- Blake Wilder
- Alex Tikas
- Manuel Skye
- Andre Donovan
- Tony Genius
- JJ Knight
- Amone Bane
- Chris Damned
- Sir Peter
Who could win?
It’s a bit obvious to suggest that Austin Wolf should win this category, but sometimes the obvious answers are the best ones.
I’d really like to see Sir Peter snatch this trophy. He’s got inch after inch of talent and that really needs to be celebrated.
Hottest Bottom
The Nominees
- Blain O’Connor
- Jordan Jameson
- Felix Fox
- Rob Montana
- Michael Boston
- Colton Fox
- Trevor Harris
- Oliver Hunt
- Allen King
- Cole Blue
- Serg Shepard
- Beau Butler
- Dean Young
- Mitch Matthews
- Brandon Anderson
Who could win?
Run your eye down this list and the names that will be jumping out have to include Michael Boston, Allen King, Beau Butler, and Felix Fox. They’re all potentially worthy winners, but I’m going to put my money on Dean Young – there’s something about a blond boy with an Irish accent that gets my full attention.
Best Threeway Scene
The Nominees
- Luca Del Rey, Colton Reece & Max Adonis – Gotta Have it – Falcon/NakedSword
- Bruce Beckham, Taylor Reign & Drake Von – Tales from the Locker Room 3 – Falcon
- Colton Fox, Logan Cross & Greg McKeon – Bump In The Night – Scout Boys
- Dante Drackis, Amone Bane & Aaron Trainer – Young Perps
- Finn August, Tyler Drake & Vince Vega – Finn’s First Threesome – Active Duty
- Oliver Hunt, Jeffrey Lloyd, Steven Angel – Dirty Urinal Fucking – Lucas Entertainment
- Des Irez, Zeno Rey & Drew Sebastian – A Stepbrother’s Obsession 3 – Icon Male
- Lance Charger, Cole Blue & Jack Bailey – Teaching My Grandson – Carnal Media
- Devin Franco, DeAngelo Jackson & Jkab Ethan Dale – Rod’s Room – Next Door Studios
- D.Dan & Serge Shephard vs Jordan Jameson – Wrestlingmale Conquers 23: Florida – Wrestlingmale
- Beau Butler, Josh Moore & Alpha Wolfe – Bred & Breakfast – Falcon Studios
- Reign, Beau Butler & Roman Todd – You Asked for It – Nakedsword
- Michael Roman, Dante Colle & Troye Dean – Buttering His Popcorn – Men.com
- Beau Butler, Colby Melvin & Zavier – Power Play – Raging Stallion
- Ryan St Michael, Jax Phoenix & Asher Day – Say Uncle
Who could win?
Some great combinations here, but I’m leaning towards Luca, Colton and Max in Gotta Have It. I will watch anything that showcases Max Adonis, and this scene was a good one.
Best Duo Scene
The Nominees
- Joey Parker & Alex Kof – Raw Fuck Club
- Cole Blue & Cain Marko – High-Intensity Training Chapter 8 – TwinkTop
- Chris Damned & Travis Connor – Ride of Die – Raging Stallion
- Kristofer Weston & Chase Tyler – Home For The Holidays – Gaycest
- Nick Fitt & Roman Todd – Modern-Day Sins – Adult Time
- Cade Maddox & Angel Rivera – Dirty Desert Doctors – Hot House
- Jack Bailey & Dale Savage – Virgin No More – Disruptive Films
- Ryan St Michael & Colton Fox – Scout Boys – Carnal
- Josh Brady & Sam Ledger – Arcade Date – Helix Studios
- Jesse Stone & Cliff Jensen – Chaos Men
- Dillon Diaz & Jay Seabrook – Blacks on Boys
- Markus Kage & Olivier Robert – Bromo
- Roman Todd & Andrew Miller – New Years Fuck – Next Door Studios
- Legrand Wolf & Serg Shepard – Fun Size Boys
- Eric Draven & Ashton Kent – Grindhouse Raw: Restrain Me – Treasure Island Media
- Masyn Thomas & Jay Seabrook – Bait Buddies
- Cole Connor & Drew Valentino – Guilty As Sin – Raging Stallion
- Seth Santoro & Michael Roman – Michael & Seth II Ep01 – The Contract Again – Wrestlingmale
Who could win?
This is another quality field. Kristofer Weston and Chase Tyler in Home For The Holidays was a really great performance. I’m also a big fan of the work of Ryan St Michael, and his Scout Boys scene with Colton Fox was top-drawer.
Hottest Daddy
The Nominees
- Drew Sebastian
- Legrand Wolf
- Tomas Brand
- Rob Montana
- Felix Kamp
- Dale Savage
- Adam Killian
- Lawson James
- Jordi Massive
- Lance Charger
- Silver Steele
- Austin Wolf
- Killian Knox
- Cole Connor
- Beau Butler
- Sir Peter
Who could win?
I feel that this time around the Hottest Daddy award belongs to Dale Savage. He’s really been embracing his daddy persona and it brings a level of authenticity to his scenes that turns the hotness all the way up.
Hottest Body
The Nominees
- Brody Fox
- DeAngelo Jackson
- Jordan Starr
- Pierce Paris
- Finn Harding
- Cole Blue
- Jayden Marcos
- Adam Snow
- Cade Maddox
- Nick Fitt
- Max Konnor
- Lucca Mazzi
- Harold Lopez
- Joel Hart
- Felix Fox
- Jeffrey Lloyd
- Bruno Galvez
- William Seed
- Justin Matthews
- Amone Bane
Who could win?
This is a really subjective thing to try and judge an award on – obviously, there’s lots of different types of bodies and some of us are into body types other than gym-sculpted. However, it seems to be gym-sculpted that this category is focusing on, to on that basis you’d have to give the award to Felix Fox. You just have to look at that man to appreciate just how much time he spends working out and looking after himself – he looks like the statue of a Greek god, albeit a horny and very slutty Greek god.
Best Versatile Performer
The Nominees
- Beau Butler
- Rob Montana
- Bennett Anthony
- Cole Blue
- Nico Coopa
- Jordan Starr
- Drew Valentino
- AJ Sloan
- Roman Todd
- Aiden Garcia
- Silver Steele
- Kosta Viking
- Alpha Wolfe
- Jayden Marcos
- Ethan Tate
- Seth Peterson
Who could win?
In porn, just as in life, versatile men are top-tier. Drew Valentino? Nico Coopa? Beau Butler? Could I have all three?
Best Actor
The Nominees
- Luca del Rey – Under the Influencer – Falcon
- Kosta Viking – Bathhouse Barebacking – Lucas
- Brandon Anderson – Just Curious – Next Door
- Trevor Harris – Paramour – Next Door
- Shane Cook – Men’s Briefs – Falcon
- Josh Moore – Power Play – Raging Stallion
- Nico Coopa – Writer’s Block – Next Door Films
- Silas Brooks – Tech Support – Helix Studios
- Cole Connor – Ride or Die – Raging Stallion
- Dakota Payne – Cumming Home for Christmas – Falcon
- Seth Peterson – Unraveled – Helix
- Asher Haynes – Unromantic Getaway – Helix
- Roman Todd – The Swords – NakedSword
- Derek Cage – Cruising Confidential – Raging Stallion
- Andre Donovan – The Swords – NakedSword
- Beau Butler – Guilty As Sin – Raging Stallion
Who could win?
Every porn scene requires some level of acting, but establishing a believable character while also serving up sex is a big ask. Dakota Payne always impresses and a big-ticket holiday movie from Falcon deserves some trophies.
Best Supporting Actor
The Nominees
- Jack Bailey – Writer’s Block – Next Door
- Devin Franco – Tales from the Locker Room 3 – Falcon
- Cole Connor – The Swords – NakedSword
- Ryan St Michael – Anointing Apprentice Tyler – Masonic Boys
- Silas Brooks – Unvaveled – Helix
- Gabe Bradshaw – Concept Deep Tissue – Say Uncle
- Aiden Garcia – Just Friends – helix
- Jeffrey Lloyd – Bathhouse Barebacking – Lucas
- Cole Connor – Guilty as Sin – Raging Stallion
- Max Konnor – Under the Influencer – Falcon
- Garrett Kinsley – just Friends – Helix
- Jayden Marcos – Paramour – Next Door
- Adrian Hart – Men’s Briefs – Falcon Studios
- Chris Damned – Ride or Die – Raging Stallion
Who could win?
Chris Damned shone in Ride or Die, but I’d probably lean towards Adrian Hart in Men’s Briefs – he always feels very present in anything he tackles.
Best Screenplay
The Nominees
- A Step Brother’s Obsession 3 – Icon Male
- Marc MacNamara – The Swords
- Briar Basin Ranch – Disruptive Films
- Jake Jaxson’s Love Happens – CockyBoys
- Ben Rush – Cumming Home for Christmas – Falcon Studios
- Ben Rush – Ride or Die – Raging Stallion
- Raunch Brunch – Men.com
- Heidi Moore – Unraveled – Helix
- Paramour – Next Door
Who could win?
This trophy is probably going home with Ben Rush – possibly for Cumming Home for Christmas but probably for Ride or Die.
Best Movie/Web Series
The Nominees
- Inseam – Hot House
- Norse Fuckers – Men.com
- Unravelled Un-Romantic Getaway – Helix
- The Swords – NakedSword
- Breeding and Deceiving – Lucas
- Briar Basin Ranch – Disruptive Films
- Daddies & Sons Orgy – Raw Fuck Club
- Sensual Desires – Noir Male
- Ride or Die – Raging Stallion
Who could win?
We’re not seeing nearly enough Raw Fuck Club recognition in these nominees, but it would be great to see them picking up a trophy for Daddies & Sons Orgy. It does what it says on the tin.
Best Group Scene
The Nominees
- Champ Robinson, Dillon Diaz, Brian Bonds & Jake Waters – Vision X
- A STATE OF ORGY 3 – Alex Tikas, Bobby Knight, HeightsHoundsXx, Rob Montana & Rod Magnum
- Beau Butler, Marcelo Caiazzo, Markin Wolf, Gael, Samuel Hodecker, Grande Simoes, Andy Rodrigues, Alex Rosso, Blessed Boy & Gabriel Coimbra – Blame it on Rio: Beau’s First Gangbang – NakedSword
- Drew Valentino, Reign, Bennett Anthony, Chris Damned & Alpha Wolfe – RIDE OR DIE – Raging Stallion
- Alex Cabrera, Bruno Galvez, Craig Marks, Dom King, Harold Lopez, Jordan Jameson, Kosta Viking, Leo Moz, Oliver Hunt, Pol Prince, Ricky Hard, Rudy Gram – Lucas Men Fuck Party: – Lucas Entertainment
- Calvin Banks, Colby Chambers, Gabe Bradshaw, Jack Valor, Kylan Kiddo, Mickey Knox & Myott Hunter – Poolside Orgy – Colby Knox
- Joey Parker, Greg Hollywood, Jake Nicola & Mason Lear -Raw Fuck Club
- Noah Bentley, Josh Brady, Silas Brooks, Garrett Kinsley, Seth Peterson & Chase Williams – Wet 2: Heatwave – Helix Studios
- Jack Lawrence,Troy Hardt, Justin Eros, Musclebear Montreal, Troy Velez, Eric Charming, Alex Tikas, Aaron Trainer, Damian Taylor,Chad Taylor, James Fox – Eric Charming’s 10 Priest Blow Bang- Dragon Media
- The 12-Man Gangbang With Jottae Souza – Treasure Island Media
- Cole Connor, Devin Franco, Drew Valentino, JJ Knight, Luca del Rey, Roman Todd, Tarzan Top & Tristan Hunter – SCRUM: Balls to the Wall – Raging Stallion
Who could win?
No one quite captures the sexual energy of a gang-fuck like Treasure Island Media. I’d be surprised if they won this, but it would be nice if they did.
Best Newcomer
The Nominees
- Nico Coopa
- Adam Gray
- Jordan Starr
- Ryder Owens
- Jordi Massive
- Drake Von
- Serg Shepard
- Drew Valentino
- Bruno Galvez
- Adam Snow
- Trevor Brooks
- Andrew Miller
- Blain O’Connor
- Kai Taylor
- Dean Young
- Aj Sloan
- Jordan Jameson
- Milo Miles
- Tony Genius
- Brody Fox
Who could win?
Who is going to win this category if not Jordan Starr? He just feels like he’s on a different level – probably difficult to describe Jordan as a newcomer.
Best Director Movie/Web Series
The Nominees
- Michael Vegas, Siousxie Q, & Jessica Jasmin – Briar Basin Ranch – DisruptiveFilms
- Marc MacNamara – The Swords – NakedSword
- Michael Lucas – Bathhouse Barebacking – Lucas Entertainment
- Bad Daddies – Ricky Greenwood – Icon Male
- Tony Dimarco – RIDE OR DIE – Raging Stallion
- Ben Rush and Tony Dimarco, – GUILTY AS SIN – Falcon Studios
- Steve Cruz & Ben Rush – Cumming Home for Christmas
- Walden Woods & Conrad Parker – Triple Feature – Next Door Studios
- Alex Roman – Unraveled – Helix Studios
Who could win?
Tony Dimarco did a great job on Ride or Die, but I’m leaning towards the team from Disruptive for Briar Basin Ranch.
Best Director All-Sex
The Nominees
- Trenton Ducati – Dirty Desert Doctors- Hot House
- Alex Roman – Wet 2: Heatwave – Helix Studios
- Marc MacNamara – Islas Canarias- NakedSword
- Michael Lucas – Lucas Men Unleashed – Lucas Entertainment
- Steve Cruz – Mens Briefs – Falcon Studios
- Chichi LaRue Tales from the Locker Room 3- Falcon Studios
- Steve Cruz – Body & Sol- Falcon Studios
- Walden Woods & Jeremy Babcock – Fourway Fuckfest – Stag Collective
- Max Carter- 8 Teen Boy- Helix Studios
- Ben Rush & Pierce Paris – Bred & Breakfast: The Come Inn – NakedSword
- Michael Vegas – Dakota & Roman – Rods Room
- Tony Dimarco – Scrum: Balls to the Wall- Raging Stallion Studios
- Alter Sin – Norse Fuckers – Men.com
Who could win?
I’d probably give this one to Marc MacNamara for Islas Canarias. There’s something pretty special about the dunes of Gran Canaria – this film helps to showcase that sexual energy perfectly.
Best All-Sex Movie
The Nominees
- Tales From The Locker Room 3 – Falcon Studios
- Men’s Briefs – Falcon Studios
- Bred & Breakfast: The Come Inn – Falcon Studios
- Bad Daddies – IconMale
- Norse Fuckers – MEN.com
- Florida WrestlingMale Conquers – WrestlingMale
- Islas Canarias – NakedSword Originals
- Anatomy Lesson – Legrand Wolf & Ritchie – Gaycest
- SCRUM: Balls To The Wall – Raging Stallion
- Ride or Die: Raw Deal/Hard Time – Raging Stallion
- Bareback Buttfucks – Trailer Trash Boys
- Dirty Desert Doctors Hot House
- Fraternity Fantasies: Members Only – Nextdoor Studios
- Bathhouse Barebacking – Lucas Entertainment
- Crazy For Daddy – Pantheon Productions
Who could win?
This could be my fetish for sports teams and locker-rooms talking, but Scrum from Raging Stallion gets my vote on this one.
Hottest Cock
The Nominees
- Aaron Trainer
- Chris Damned
- Adam Snow
- Cade Maddox
- Drew Valentino
- Brandon Anderson
- Jayden Marcos
- Amone Bane
- Sir Peter
- Max Konnor
- Cody Cummings
- Ethan Tate
- Cole Blue
- Andre Donovan
- Nick Fitt
- Justin Matthews
Who could win?
I would really like to take my time to consider each of these nominees from every angle – this is not a decision that should be rushed. If I had to make a snap judgement? It’s Sir Peter. Without doubt, that is an award-winning cock, right?
