The 33rd Annual NightMoves® Awards, one of the adult industry’s longest-running and most respected honors, celebrated another successful year of recognizing outstanding talent and productions. Held on October 12th at Tampa Emperors Gentlemen’s Club, the star-studded event crowned winners in multiple categories, honoring both fan favorites and critics’ choices.

Among the evening’s major winners were Leanna Lovings, who earned Best Female Performer, Emma Rose for Best Transsexual Performer, Parker Ambrose for Best Male Performer, and Gal Ritchie, who was named Best New Starlet. Gigi Dior took home Best MILF Performer, while Wicked Pictures’ The Hunger was awarded Best Feature Release.

The multi-day celebration brought together the industry’s brightest stars for a weekend of fan meet-and-greets, feature performances, and networking events.

The NightMoves® Awards Show Weekend kicked off on October 8th, leading up to the grand awards show. Among the many performers and personalities in attendance were Angelica Amore, Angel Dark, Bad Bella, Caitlyn Baby, Conor Coxxx, Eva Angelina, Flynt Dominick, Gigi Dior, Jessica Aaren, Jessica Ryan, Jillian Janson, Katie Kinz, Krystal Davis, LA Hef, Miles Long, Natasha Starr, Sasha Pearl, Shortcake, Slay Kay, Taylor Rae, and Teal Conrad.

“Each year, the NightMoves Awards continues to highlight the incredible work and talent within the adult entertainment community,” said Paul Allen, NightMoves publisher and event organizer. “This year’s winners showcase the diversity and creativity that keep this industry thriving.”

A complete list of 2025 winners is as follows:

NATIONAL WINNERS:

BEST FEATURE RELEASE
The Hunger (Wicked Pictures)

BEST NON-FEATURE RELEASE
My DP V8 (Tushy)

BEST ALL SEX / GONZO RELEASE
20th Anniversary 2004 (Brazzers)

BEST ANAL RELEASE
Anal Icons 3 (Tushy)

BEST ALL-GIRL RELEASE
Kenzie Loves Girls 2 (Wicked Pictures)

BEST MILF RELEASE
M.I.L.F.S 2 (Dorcel)

BEST TRANSSEXUAL RELEASE
Vagina Virgins (Adult Time)

BEST ACTRESS
Emma Hix

BEST FEMALE PERFORMER
Leana Lovings

BEST ACTOR
Seth Gamble

BEST MALE PERFORMER
Parker Ambrose

BEST NEW STARLET
Gal Ritchie

BEST MILF PERFORMER
GiGi Dior

BEST GIRL/GIRL PERFORMER
Kylie Rocket

BEST TRANSSEXUAL PERFORMER
Emma Rose

BEST FEATURE DIRECTOR
Bree Mills

BEST NON-FEATURE DIRECTOR
Jules Jordan

BEST FEATURE SHOWGIRL
Hayla Faye

INDUSTRY AMBASSADOR AWARD
Lauren Phillips

INDUSTRY LEGEND AWARD
Axel Braun

MISS CONGENIALITY AWARD
Caitlyn Baby

NIGHTMOVES HALL OF FAME
Eva Angelina

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