Rentboy Unveils 3rd Annual Hookies Nominees

LOS ANGELES — A number of gay adult performers are among the nominees for the 3rd Annual International Escort Awards — aka The Hookies — presented by all-male escort site Rentboy.com.

Online voting is underway and winners will be revealed March 20 during a ceremony at Splash Bar & Lounge in New York City. Drag artist and performer Shequida will host. Expected to make appearances are actor/comedian Johnny "The Gay Pimp" McGovern and adult performer-director Michael Lucas.

"The International Escort Awards is Rentboy's way of recognizing, applauding and showing respect to the thousands of escorts and masseurs who put their effort, courage and skill into the underappreciated escort business every day," the website announced.

"Escorts and bodyworkers are frequently stigmatized in the press, yet these courageous and skilled men provide an invaluable service, helping clients make meaningful physical contact, and explore their fantasies, emotional needs, and desire for companionship," show organizers said. "Rentboy has long been an advocate for a person's right to do what he or she likes with their body."

"Have you ever been with an escort that just blew you away and thought, 'That guy deserves an award!' Well, now he'll get one," the site added.

Gay adult performers Arpad Miklos and Diesel Washington are among the nominees for Best Top, while RJ Danvers, Cory Koons, Kaleb Scott and Francois Sagat received a nomination for Best Ass.

Kaleb Scott and Adam Faust were tapped as Best Fetish Escort, while Jason Crew and Arpad Miklos are among those cited as Sexiest Escort.

The nominees for Best Porn Star Escort are Zeb Atlas, Nick Capra, Rafael Carreras, Mario Ortiz, Ryan Raz and Robert Van Damme.

The Best Newcomer category includes Kyle King, Nelson Troy and Jason Pitt. Tommy DeLuca, Chad Hunt and Barrett Long are among the Biggest Dick nominees (a category which honors the size of their endowment, and not their personal comportment).

Atlas, Danvers, DeLuca, Miklos, Van Damme and Washington are the Best Personal Escort Website nominees; DeLuca and Capra are joined by Talvin DeMachio for the marquee category of Best Overall Escort.

Voting is still open at Rentboy's official Hookies website.

Related:  

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Bree Mills: Taboo Trailblazer Reflects on Decorated Career

Bree Mills isn’t just redefining adult film. She’s ripping up the rulebook and rewriting it in her own ink.

Rachael Cavalli Fronts Latest From MYLF

Rachael Cavalli stars with Nick Strokes in the latest release from MYLF, titled "Concept: Sex Teacher, Part 2."

Ariel Demure: The Untamed, Unfiltered Trans Performer of the Year

Ariel Demure doesn’t just break the mold. She grinds it into dust and struts right over in stilettos, cocktail in hand. Unapologetically raw and armed with a razor-sharp wit, Demure has proved time and time again that she’s more than just a performer — she’s a force of nature. Her 2025 XMA wins for Trans Performer of the Year and Best Trans Sex Scene are just the latest jewels in her crown, adding to an already illustrious career built on talent, vision and an utter refusal to play by the rules.

Chanel Camryn Toplines 'Awesome Anal Movie' Sequel From LeWood

Chanel Camryn headlines the sequel to "Awesome Anal Movie" from directing duo LeWood (Francesca Le and Mark Wood) for Evil Angel.

Leilani Li, Maya Woulfe Headline 'Steamy TS Hookups' Sequel From TransSensual

Leilani Li and Maya Woulfe topline the sequel to “Steamy TS Hookups” from Mile High Media studio imprint TransSensual.

TeamSkeet Debuts New Series 'Tomboyz'

Juniper Ren stars with Nicky Revel and Vivianne DeSilva in the first episode of the new TeamSkeet series, “Tomboyz.”

Alex Jones: Leading Man Energy and Award-Winning Stamina

After a year marked by groundbreaking success, you might think Alex Jones would be expecting some validation for all his hard work and dedication to his craft. Nevertheless, Jones was genuinely caught off guard when his name was called as Male Performer of the Year at the 2025 XMAs.

Rocco Siffredi Launches Sex Ed Series

Rocco Siffredi has released the first episode of his new “Siffredi Academy” sex ed series, titled “Rocco's 69 Positions Just For You.”

Addison Vodka Makes Her Vixen Debut

Addison Vodka has made her Vixen debut alongside James Angel.

Octavia Red, Selina Imai Topline Latest 'Sorority Girls' From Sweetheart Video

Octavia Red and Selina Imai headline the third volume of "Sorority Girls" from Mile High Media studio imprint Sweetheart Video.

Show More