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Flirt4Free to Sponsor 17th Annual Cybersocket Web Awards

LOS ANGELES — Cybersocket has announced that Flirt4Free has signed on as presenting sponsor of the 17th annual Cybersocket Web Awards, to be held on Mon., Jan. 9, 2017.

"The Cybersocket Awards is the most consistent and reputable awards show for the gay adult industry,” said Brad Estes, vice president of VS Media. “Flirt4Free is proud and excited to be the presenting sponsor for the third consecutive year. We always enjoy working with Morgan (Sommar of Cybersocket) and his team."

The Cybersocket Web Awards honors achievements on gay adult websites in both the Surfers' Choice and Industry Choice categories. A Cybersocket spokesperson said, “We feel that it is essential to honor these individuals and companies for being technological entrepreneurs, agents of free expression, and innovators in gay online media and entertainment. Each year at the awards show, the winners are announced and presented with a one-of-a-kind Cybersocket trophy.”

This year's nominees will be announced on Sept. 1, with voting through Nov. 30. Then, the winners will be announced at the Cybersocket Web Awards show in Jan. 2017.

For more information on Cybersocket, visit their official website or follow them on Twitter.

For more information on Flirt4Free, visit their official website or follow them on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.

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