CHATSWORTH, Calif. — The timer is ticking down. The AVN Media Network wishes to remind all industry professionals—including producers, directors, performers, and companies—that the deadline for pre-nominations for the 2026 AVN Awards is only five days away.
This esteemed event, sponsored by MyFreeCams, is scheduled to occur on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. All pre-nominations must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on Monday, September 15,2025, through the official portal: submissions.awards.avn.com
Key Information
- Deadline: September 15, 2025 (no extensions will be granted)
- Submission Site: AVN Awards Pre-Nomination Portal
- Eligibility to Submit: Approved users can log in with their existing credentials; new submitters need to request access. CLICK HERE.
- Submission Limits: A maximum of five (5) pre-nominations is permitted per category.
- Commercial Release Deadline: September 30, 2025 (submissions made prior to release are valid as long as the final product is delivered by this date).
👉 Note: The same rules and deadlines apply for the 2026 GayVN Awards.
Eligibility & Guidelines
Participants are encouraged to thoroughly review the AVN Awards Video Eligibility Rules to ensure compliance with submission standards across various categories such as:
- Scene/Featurette
- Movie/Anthology
- Series/Line
Complete guidelines can be accessed via the Pre-Nom Site. For further information on each category’s requirements, hover over the help icon or refer to the full rulebook online.
For any questions or clarifications, industry members can reach out at: 📧 peter.warren@avn.com
Physical Submissions
Producers wishing to submit DVDs, Blu-rays, or other physical content must include:
- Two (2) copies of each title
- Two (2) samples of any pleasure product entries
Items should be delivered or shipped to: AVN Media Network
Attn: Nominations
9400 Penfield Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Reminder About Fan Awards
Pre-nominations for the AVN Fan Awards will remain open until September 20, 2025. This offers both fans and creators an opportunity to impact how industry excellence is celebrated.
Importance of Participation
The AVN Awards represent the highest honor within the adult entertainment sector, recognizing outstanding achievement in artistry and performance across film and production. Engaging early increases your chances of having your work acknowledged among top contenders.
Summary of Important Dates
- Pre-noms end: Sept. 15, 2025
- Commercial release deadline: Sept. 30, 2025
- Maximum submissions: Five entries per category
- Applies to both AVN & GayVN Awards
- Fan Awards pre-noms close: Sept. 20, 2025
Ensure you do not miss out log in or request access today !
Submit here: submissions.awards.avn.com
Also visit AVN.com for more detailed information.
