We’re counting down to the 2022 Pornhub Awards – winners are set to be announced on 23 March.
While it’s easy to dismiss industry awards such as this as being a bit of a distraction, the world of adult entertainment is incredibly competitive – anything that can help build your profile and your brand as a performer will help you to grow your audience and create further opportunities for you.
Plus, there’s cash prizes on the table, so that’s always an incentive to get your acceptance speech ready.
Let’s take a look at some of the key categories and cast our eye over the nominees that are vying for trophies.
Most Popular Male Newcomer
- Rusian Angelo
- Crush on Stepsis
- Cole Bentley
- koreajins
- Aeries Steele
- Rebeccas Pleasure
- Dan Haul
- Maximus Barmin
- Jkab Ethan Dale
- Leo Vice
Who could win?
It seems a bit surprising that Ruslan Angelo is considered a newcomer in this context – I feel like I’ve been jacking off to his videos for years. I am a huge fan of Jkab Ethan Dale – he’s got a great presence on camera and also works his social media hard.
Most Popular Gay Male Performer
- Cade Maddox
- Dante Colle
- Joey Mills
- hornyjohny66
- Diego Sans
- Tyler Wu
- Max Konnor
- Cris Fabio
- Rawr ItsBen
- Sharok
Who could win?
There’s some really big hitters in this category – how are you supposed to choose between superstars such as Cade Maddox, Dante Colle, Joey Mills, Diego Sans, Max Konnor, and Sharok? Max Konnor often seems to do well in these awards, as does Joey Mills. If I was forced to make a pick, I’d probably put my money on Max Konnor.
Top Daddy Performer
- Cade Maddox
- Zilv Gudel
- Michael Lucasxxx
- Colby Jansen
- Sharok
- Adam Russo
- Max Konnor
- Viktor Rom
- TripleXTransManXXX
- Boomer Banks
Who could win?
Another really competitive category. Daddy is a bit of a subjective term – for example, I wouldn’t automatically think of Boomer Banks as being someone that I’d call Daddy, whereas Adam Russo – well, there’s nothing I wouldn’t do for Adam Russo. My guess is that Viktor Rom is likely to pick up the trophy in this category, but my attention is always on Adam Russo.
Top Twink Performer
- almosttoasty
- hornyjohny66
- Ash Steele
- Tyler Wu
- Joey Mills
- KolinArt
- BritishTwinks
- Joy Kim
- CallumandCole
- CollegeTwinks
Who could win?
Pornhub is a bit of a porn ecosystem all of its own, and this category is a good example of that. You’ve probably heard of Callum & Cole, but apart from that you’d have to say that Joey Mills is the only recognisable name on this list – unless you’re part of the Pornhub community. Surely, at some point, Joey Mills is going to be too old to be winning Best Twink awards? However, I don’t think we’ve quite reached that point just yet. My money is on Joey Mills.
Favorite Gay Model
- Tyler Wu
- Sharok
- Diego Sans
- Max Konnor
- Rawr ItsBen
- CollegeTwinks
- CallumandCole
- DeAngelo Jackson
- Cade Maddox
- Joey Mills
Who could win?
This is a fan-voted category, so that always makes things a bit unpredictable. Joey Mills generally does fairly well in fan-votes, he’s got a really engaged audience and a strong social media game. DeAngelo Jackson has a really high profile at the moment – he’s one of the big names at Noir Male, and his recent documentary about being black in porn has received a lot of critical acclaim. If I was voting with my head, it would probably be Joey Mills, but if I’m voting with my heart – or my cock – then it’s definitely DeAngelo Jackson.
Best Dick
- Danny D
- Johnny Sins
- Jordi ‘El Nino’ Polla
- Dante Colle
- Diego Sans
- Ricky Johnson
- Owen Gray
- Sharok
- Jackie Knight
- Lil D
Who could win?
This is another fan-voted category. Further complicating things is that this category also includes performers from the world of straight porn – there’s a number of dicks here that I’m not familiar with! For me, every cock is pretty special, but I have to admit that the cock that Diego Sans is rocking always seems pretty perfect. Diego Sans definitely gets my vote.
Are your favourites getting the recognition that they deserve? Get into the comments section and let us know who you’d be giving awards to and who you want to spray with champagne.
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My #1 fantasy is to have Max Konnor fuck me (I’m sure it will remain a fantasy).
Many of the names I’ve never even heard of before, and of those that I have, I’d say thee are only two that I have and will continue to search out his porn, namely Tyler Wu and Adam Russo. Adam in particular has gotten my attention more and more as time has gone on…
“thee” was supposed to be “there”
love Max Konnor and DeAngelo Jackson :b
I would luv to be at the bottom of a fuck pile with Diego Sans, Dante Cole and Tyler Wu. Yum!
I’m missing a few favourites: Krave Melanin – hot versatile black- Devin Trez- sexy uncut black- Andy Star (hot Brazilian mainly bottom) Marcelo Mastro…Armond Rizzo?
Whoever that last photo is of – with the long dong, soft downy chest hair, delightful facial scruff and puppy dog smile – gets my vote.
The commentary is matched to the photos. That’s Diego Sans.
He is delectable.
Cade Maddox is a daddy? Who knew? Diego Sans is sex on a stick. Absolutely gorgeous 😍
Love Cade Maddox. He has a hot body and always very sensual in his videos like he’s making love to his co star.