In the world of adult entertainment, industry awards are a pretty big deal – they’re a way of building and sustaining your profile. There’s a lot of performers out there competing for attention – picking up an industry award can help you to reach new fans, build your subscribers, or book some studio work.
The winners of the 2022 Fleshbot Awards have been announced – these are fan-voted awards that honour the best websites, talent, and content in the adult entertainment industry.
Let’s take a look at who collected the trophies in the gay porn categories.
Best Ass: Michael Boston
Although he was up against some impressive butts in this category, handing the Best Ass trophy to Michael Boston seemed like a bit of a foregone conclusion. Michael credits his background in dance for his well-developed glutes – we’re happy to admire his assets from every angle.
Best Fan-site Presence: Rhyheim Shabazz
Building and sustaining an engaging presence on fan-subscription channels takes a lot of work and focus. The big hitters in this category were Reno Gold and Rhyheim Shabazz, but it was Rhyheim that collected the title. Rhyheim has really set the standard in terms of the quality of content that appeals to subscribers – he’s always thinking big.
Best Cock: Cade Maddox
We’re fans of cock in all shapes and sizes, but Cade Maddox is fairly widely celebrated for having a cock that gets everyone’s attention. This is the award you need to boost sales of your replica dildo.
Best Social Media Personality: Beau Butler
This award went to Beau Butler – he’s doing big numbers on Twitter and Instagram, but it’s not just audience size, Beau is also delivering quality content.
Best Total Package: Roman Todd
Roman Todd winning the trophy for Total Package? That makes total sense. This man is a professional.
Cam Model of the Year: Diego Barros
London-based Diego Barros picked up the award for Cam Model of the Year. Diego is more than just a guy with a big dick – this man knows how to put on a show.
Best Twink: Felix Fox
Cute, smooth, and blond, Felix Fox is perhaps the ultimate muscle-twink. No surprise that this is his award.
Best Scene: Caught By My Step-Dad
Caught By My Step-Dad is a scene from Next Door Taboo – it features Christian Wilde, Trevor Harris, and Des Irez.
“I’m very excited to have been a part of a great team of guys that all helped put together a fantastic scene…” said Christian Wilde, when we congratulated him on the award.
“It’s so exciting to be recognized for all the hard work that our whole team puts in to make great content!” said Jeremy Babcock, when we asked him about the win – Babcock is the Chief Creative Officer for Alpha Studio Group, which includes the Next Door brand. “We are so fortunate to have amazingly talented – and sexy – models, as well as top notch directors, writers, and casting support. Being recognised for the hard work that we put in makes it all worthwhile, and it’s so appreciated. Thanks to the fans who got out and voted!”
Best Daddy: Rocco Steele
“I’ve been doing this for a while so, as each year passes, I am even more honoured when I am recognised by fans – especially winning the award for Best Daddy…” said Rocco Steele when we asked for his reaction to the win. “The industry is bigger than ever with all of the fan sites, so fans have so many guys to choose from. I am extremely grateful.”
Best Oral Scene: Best Head Ever
Best Head Ever is a scene from Next Door Studios – it features Carter Woods and Nico Coopa.
“Well I’m really flattered, first and foremost…” said Nico Coopa when we asked for his reaction to the win. “My fellow nominees are all top-rate and I’m so thankful to the fans that made it happen! Special thanks to Carter Woods for his imminently suckable dick. To all the guys that I’ve given terrible head to, know and be honoured by the fact that it was still award-winning!”
“It’s always great to be recognised or awarded for what we do…” adds Carter Woods. “We’re fortunate to do what we do in this industry and wouldn’t be here without all of the love and support from great people.”
Best New Star: Drew Valentino and Jordan Starr (tie)
“Going into porn is a big life decision…” said Drew Valentino when we asked about the award. “It means a lot to Jordan and me to be chosen as the best new stars.”
“Winning Best New Star is important for a couple of reasons…” said Jordan Starr, when we asked about the win. “First is, I treasure and value the connection with my fans, so their support and acknowledgment just feels great. But also, this is important to me because I recognised the need for supporting Up and Coming talent. This is why I created ‘Rising Starrs’ to give a platform and a spotlight to those guys that are out there killing it, but maybe haven’t hit their stride just yet. Receiving that support from others was paramount for me when I started, so it’s important for me to foster and provide that also. Check out my Rising Starrs – available exclusively to my auto renew subscribers.”
Best Flip-Fuck: Showering With the Coach
Showering With the Coach is a scene from the SayUncle studio, featuring Jonah Wheeler as the coach and Amone Bane as his star player.
“I am extremely elated to be recognised by fans and friends alike…” said Amone Bane when we asked him about the win. “Thank you to Fleshbot for the award, my agency Fabscout, Say Uncle for the opportunity, and my many fans. Every film, I try to give the best sides of me – this time it was front and back. It was a surprise the day of filming but the chemistry between Jonah Wheeler and I was keen and unmatched. I hope you all enjoyed the film as much as I enjoyed making it – I look forward to making many more like this.”
“I really love role-play scenes – they’re what I got into porn hoping to do…” said Jonah Wheeler, when we asked him about the awards. “I don’t have an acting background, but I was a music director in theatre for a decade before porn – I spent a lot of time with actors and making my own character-based decisions at the piano.”
Best Group Sex Scene: Scrum: Balls To The Wall
We are elated by the Fleshbot Awards received for Ride or Die, Scrum, and our exclusive models…” said Tim Valenti when we asked him about the awards. Valenti is the CEO and President of the Falcon and NakedSword Group. “We put a lot of resources, time, energy and heart behind these performers and productions, and it’s an honour to have our team’s talent and creativity recognised.”
Director of the Year: Trenton Ducati
Great to see Trenton Ducati picking up the award for Director of the Year. We recently teamed up with Trenton for a massive pool party in Provincetown.
Movie of the Year: Ride or Die: Hard Time
No surprise that Ride or Die picked up this award – it’s a top-quality production from Raging Stallion.
Gay Performer of the Year: Roman Todd
“I am honestly humbled and honoured to win in multiple categories…” said Roman Todd, when we asked him about his wins in these awards. “I have the best fans and couldn’t ask for anything better than this. Thirteen years in the adult entertainment industry has taught me one important lesson – emotions have a lot to do with sex. Sex is always about emotions. Good sex is about free emotions, bad sex is about blocked emotions. Once I figured out how to channel my emotions on set, I definitely began to understand what it took to make every performance a ten out of ten. I give it my all and I will continue to be the best I can for all my fans!”
Plus, a special shout-out to P-Man who was named the Favorite Fan – well-deserved!
Did your favourites win? Do you agree with the way the votes went or are there some unsung heroes that we should be getting our attention?
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