Friday 26th June. Athena, Leicester.
Awards Categories
All applications close on Friday 13th February 2026
Best Model
Best Photographer
Best Newcomer
Best Content Creator
Best Stage Performer
Best Wearable Brand
Best Dom/Madam
LGBTQIA+ Advocate
Best Agency
Best Event
Best Magazine
Best Influencer
Best Adult Performer
Best BBW Model
Best Mature/Milf Model
Best Toy Brand
Best Sub
Best Fetish Model
Best Club/Venue
Best Advocate
Best Host
Best Drag Artist
Best Trans Model
Best Adult Site
Best Media (App/Podcast/Website)
Best Cosplay Model
Best Glamour Model
Icon Award
A model can be anyone who likes to work with photographers and or brands to showcase their look and style. Are you a model working across any genre?
Do you know a model who is just amazing to work with and creative? Now is your chance to nominate for an award.
A photographer can be anyone who takes photographs and or videos for promotion, portfolio building or a specific purpose. Is there a photographer that you just love working with?
Do you just have the best time on shoots with them? Are you a photographer who has a unique style and eye.
A newcomer is someone who has recently joined or re-joined into the scene in any basis or any form or purpose. Is there a model you just love and deserves more recognition?
Have you been away and now returned with a whole new look/identity and want some recognition for this? Not allowable for any previous newcomer winner.
A content creator is anyone who works within the adult arena and posts content not safe for work.Have you worked with an amazing spicy star and you would love to see them recognised? Have you filmed content and would love to nominate yourself as the next winner of this award?
A stage performer is anyone who performs an act at events, nights etc or even at local fairs! Whether fire, burlesque, strip, pole, etc. Do you have an amazing act that you have worked tirelessly to perfect and love to perform? Do you know an awesome act who just deserves praise? Why not nominate today!
A wearable brand can cater to younger or older audiences, alternative or not, fetish or not. This is open for clothing., lingerie, latex, accessories and beyond. Is there a brand that you just adore wearing who creates stunning pieces or the most comfortable fabrics? Do you work hard to create new designs suitable for everyone?
A Dom / Madam is an individual who takes on a dominant role over their sub(s).Are you a faithful sub who knows their dom is the best and would like to nominate them?
Are you a dom who feels you are just better than the others or have a unique way of working?
Are you or do you know someone who endeavours to promote the LGBTQIA+ lifestyle and awareness? Are you an advocate for all things LGBTQIA+ or know someone that is?
Then get nominating now for this award.
An agency refers to a collective whereby work or promotion is completed by its members. Do you run an agency which supports its members and helps them in as many ways as possible? Do you work for an agency and feel they offer so much to you? Then get nominating
Events can consist of anything from a photoshoot to a club night, a meet up to a party. Is there an event that you just HAVE to attend and book as soon as they release the dates?
Do you love running your events and are desperate for everyone to know about them?
A magazine or publication can be either print or digital and in any country covering any genre. Is there a magazine that you love submitting to?
Do you run your magazine differently to others and want to showcase that?
Highlighting the influencers within our industries who constantly push, promote and celebrate. Are you an influencer who wants to continually promote and showcase the industry and lifestyle? Do you know someone who is just amazing with anything they share or promote?
An adult performer aka Porn Star. Are you a longstanding or newbie to the world of adult performer? Have you shown the world who you are? This is the category for the quintessential porn star. Not content creator but the more full time pro.
A BBW (Big Beautiful Woman) model, a model in the genre that classes themselves as such. Also classed as a 'curvy model' or 'plus size'. This category is for you to be celebrated in all your amazing glory.
A mature/milf model is anyone that considers themselves as such, whether mature or milf this is the category for those who may be over 30 years of age.
A category to be celebrated no matter the terminology.
The best toy brand category is open to any brand covering any aspect of the toy genre. From toys to videos, clothing to accessories. Have you created an amazing line of adult products? Is your favourite adult brand constantly creating awesome pieces?
A sub, as defined is, "someone ready to conform to the authority or will of others" Do you have a sub who is just amazing in all ways.
Obedient, loyal, honest? Are you a sub who feels you always do the best? Why not nominate today
A fetish model is a model who models fetish clothing or accessories that augment their body in a fetish-like manner or in fetishistic situations.
Some may say a latex or rubber dressing model is a fetish model.
Highlighting the very best in clubs and venues this category is open to any place that fits this genre, whether lifestyle club, strip club etc. Do you have a favourite club you attend?
Do you run, what you feel is the best space for people in the lifestyle? If so then nominate your favourite now!
Highlighting the best advocates that exist within our industries. Are you a strong advocate for something you believe in? Do you offer guidance and support to anyone who needs it?
Do you know someone who breathes the lifestyle and everything in it? If so then get nominating!
Highlighting the hosts that make events something special, unique or just brilliant! Do you attend an event where the host just makes you feel super welcome?
Do you love to go the event for them as well as the event? Do you feel YOU make the best host for your own events/nights?
A drag artist is someone who performs in drag, which is a performance art where individuals dress up and adopt an exaggerated, stylised persona of another gender, often for entertainment purposes.
A trans model is a model who is transgender, meaning their gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. This includes both trans women and trans men or anyone who identifies as such.
An adult site refers to adult based pay sites and fan sites and includes cam sites. So whether a cam site that showcases the best in cam models/performers or fan site that has the best fans to buy and watch your content. Or even the best porn site.
An award that caters to the best app out there, the best podcast that showcases its industry or the best website that highlights what its there for.
This is the media category for you and your brand.
A cosplay model is someone who creates and wears costumes (cosplays) based on fictional characters and then uses those costumes to perform or present themselves in a way that embodies the character. Whether in the adult niche or the originally cosplay sense.
A glamour model is a model who poses for photos that emphasise their physical attractiveness, often in lingerie, swimwear, or other revealing attire. Glamour modelling focuses on showcasing the model's sensuality and allure. Stemming from the era of page 3.
An Icon is defined as a person who is revered or idolised. Do you work with someone who is just simply amazing? This award is an award that caters to that special person or brand AND an award that is also determined by The Alternative Awards.
Every category is open to any gender, any ethnicity, any religion any belief.
* By filling in the forms above, you certify you are aged 18 years or above and that you are filling in this application for yourself. Any issues found with being under the age of 18 or wrongful application will declare your application null and void.
