Cybersocket Awards Set for Jan. 9, to Coincide With XBIZ 2017

Cybersocket Awards Set for Jan. 9, to Coincide With XBIZ 2017

LOS ANGELES — The 2017 Cybersocket Awards presented by Flirt4Free, will coincide with XBIZ 2017 on Jan. 9 in West Hollywood.

The awards program, now in its 17th year, honors the best gay adult websites, individuals and companies, recognizing their outstanding achievements in both Surfers’ Choice and Industry Choice categories.

Cybersocket’s Morgan Sommer says he is pleased to continue the tradition of holding the annual award show in conjunction with XBIZ. 

“We will be kicking off the week of networking and relationship building with a fun-filled, and light-hearted awards show,” Sommer says. “Our show is unique in that the winners are voted upon from a large field of nominees by fans.”

Sommer explains that about half of the show’s expected 1,000 attendees will be fans, with the other half made up of adult performers, nominees and industry peers.

This year’s sponsors include Flirt4Free, Supermen, MrMan, SegPay, Fleshjack, Chaturbate, Bromo, RealityDudes, Gay.com and GayHub.

The 2017 Cybersocket Industry Choice Awards will be presented to the:

  • Best Affiliate Program
  • Best Alternative Billing Company
  • Best Billing Company
  • Best Content Producer
  • Best Hosting Company
  • Best New Company
  • Best Webmaster Resource
  • Businessperson of The Year
  • Company of the Year

Surfers’ Choice Awards include:

  • Best Escort Site
  • Best Ethnic-Themed Site
  • Best European Site
  • Best Fetish Site
  • Best Hookup Site or App
  • Best Live Cam Site
  • Best Male Celebrity Site
  • Best Massage Site
  • Best Mobile Site
  • Best Movie or Web Series
  • Best New Site
  • Best Newcomer
  • Best Niche Site
  • Best Personality
  • Best Porn Blog or Review Site
  • Best Porn Parody or Satire
  • Best Porn Star
  • Best Product or Retail Site
  • Best Sex Scene
  • Best Video Site
  • Best VOD Site
  • Best Webcam Performer

For more information, visit CybersocketAwards.com.

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

Supreme Court Rules Against Adult Industry in Pivotal Texas AV Case

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday issued its decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, striking a blow against the online adult industry by ruling in support of Texas’ controversial age verification law, HB 1181.

North Carolina Passes Extreme Bill Targeting Adult Sites

The North Carolina state legislature this week ratified a bill that would impose new regulations that industry observers have warned could push adult websites and platforms to ban most adult creators and content.

Supreme Court Ruling Due Friday in FSC v. Paxton AV Case

The U.S. Supreme Court will rule on Friday in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, the adult industry trade association's challenge to Texas’ controversial age verification law, HB 1181.

Ofcom: More Porn Providers Commit to Age Assurance Measures

A number of adult content providers operating in the U.K. have confirmed that they plan to introduce age checks in compliance with the Online Safety Act by the July 25 deadline, according to U.K. media regulator Ofcom.

Aylo Says It Will Comply With UK Age Assurance Requirements

Tech and media company Aylo, which owns various adult properties including Pornhub, YouPorn and Redtube, plans to introduce age assurance methods in the United Kingdom that satisfy government rules under the Online Safety Act, the company has announced.

Kyrgyzstan Parliament Approves Measure Outlawing Internet Porn

The Supreme Council of Kyrgyzstan on Wednesday passed legislation outlawing online adult content in the country.

Trial Set for Lawsuit by U Wisconsin Professor Fired Over Adult Content

A trial date of June 22, 2026, has been set for the civil lawsuit filed by veteran communications professor Joe Gow against the University of Wisconsin board of regents, which fired him for creating and appearing in adult content.

New UK Task Force Meets to Target Adult Content

The architect of an influential report that recommended banning adult content deemed “degrading, violent and misogynistic” has convened an “Independent Pornography Review task force” aimed at translating that report’s findings into action in the U.K.

11:11 Creations Launches Affiliate Program

11:11 Creations principal Alicia Silver has launched 11:11 Cash for creators and affiliates.

Pineapple Support, Pornhub to Host 'Self Love' Support Group

Pineapple Support and Pornhub are hosting a free online support group for performers to develop self-love.

Show More