XRCO Awards

XRCO Award
New trophy introduced in 2015 retains the original heart shape, but it is now clear and has a base
Sponsored byX-Rated Critics Organization
DateFebruary 14, 1985; 39 years ago (1985-02-14)
LocationLos Angeles, California, U.S.
CountryUnited States
Reward(s)Trophy
Websitewww.dirtybob.com/xrco/winners.htm
Original award plaques were made of wood in the shape of a heart and used until 2014
Cast and crew of the feature Not Bewitched on stage during the 25th Anniversary XRCO Awards at The Highlands, Hollywood, CA on April 17, 2009 (from left to right: Nina Hartley, Eva Angelina, Will Ryder, Flower Tucci, Sunny Lane, who is back to camera in yellow dress, Jenna Haze, Teagan Presley and producer Scott David)

The XRCO Awards are given by the American X-Rated Critics Organization annually to people working in adult entertainment and it is the only adult industry awards show reserved exclusively for industry members.[1]

Once every calendar year, XRCO members are asked to submit their own nominations. Members do not have to vote in every award category, and they are asked only to vote in areas that they feel qualified in.[2] The award ceremony usually takes place during the spring and no later than the first week of April.[3] Some of the works and workers are inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame during the awards.

The XRCO online archive is missing many results prior to 1993 and the site encourages visitors to send in older results. The awards have been called "an X-rated version of the Academy Awards" and "a combination high-school beer bash, Mardi gras and Frederick's of Hollywood lingerie show".[4] They have also been referred to as the "critics' circle awards for porn".[5]

In 2013, the XRCO Awards venue was changed from The Highlands nightclub[6] to Supperclub LA when the former closed.[7][8] In 2014, the XRCO Awards returned to the former Highlands venue now called OHM.[9][10][11] The 2015 XRCO Awards were held at Lure nightclub in Hollywood on April 11.[10][12] The 2016 XRCO Awards were held at OHM nightclub in Hollywood on June 22.[13] The 2018 XRCO Awards were held at the Argyle nightclub in Hollywood on June 28.[14] The 2019 XRCO Awards which took place at Boardner's on June 27.[15]

  1. ^ Peter Warren (April 12, 2012). "XRCO Descends on Hollywood Tonight". AVN. Retrieved January 10, 2014.
  2. ^ "XRCO FAQ". XRCO. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
  3. ^ Stephen Ochs (August 19, 2004). "Porn Gears up for XRCO". AVN. Retrieved January 10, 2014.
  4. ^ "Academy Awards of XXX Convene in 'the Valley of Lust': Uptight Undercurrent Mars Atmosphere of Kinky Abandon in Era of Challenges From Law". Los Angeles Times. February 19, 1988. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  5. ^ James F. English (June 30, 2009). The Economy of Prestige: prizes, awards, and the circulation of cultural value. Harvard University Press. p. 96. ISBN 978-0-674-03653-6. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
  6. ^ Koga (April 22, 2011). "XRCO Awards 2011: Red Carpet, Part 1". LAist. Archived from the original on March 8, 2013. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
  7. ^ Peter Warren (March 7, 2013). "XRCO Secures New Location, Sets Date for Awards". AVN. Retrieved January 10, 2014.
  8. ^ "2013 XRCO Award Winners Announced to Full, Raucous House". AVN. April 26, 2013. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
  9. ^ Cite error: The named reference XRCO14 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  10. ^ a b "2015 XRCO Award Winners Announced". XBIZ. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  11. ^ "XRCO Gears Up for 30th Anniversary Show". XBIZ. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  12. ^ "Reminder: XRCO Awards Roll Out Saturday Night". avn.com. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  13. ^ Alejandro Freixes (June 23, 2016). "2016 XRCO Awards Winners Announced". XRCO. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  14. ^ Alejandro Freixes (June 28, 2018). "2018 XRCO Awards Winners Announced". XRCO. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
  15. ^ Alejandro Freixes (June 27, 2019). "2019 XRCO Awards Winners Announced". XRCO. Retrieved January 23, 2020.