Pre-nominations are now open for the 2026 XMA Creator Awards, with event organizers unveiling 10 new categories for the upcoming ceremony.

Presented by premium creator platform Fansly, the annual XMA Creator Awards recognize standout performers in streaming, clip production, and premium social media. The show will once again serve as the closing event of XBIZ Miami, scheduled for May 11 to 14.

Organizers announced the addition of the following categories:

• Inked Streamer of the Year
• Best Cam Room Design
• Gay Clip Creator of the Year
• Inked Clip Creator of the Year
• POV Clip Artist of the Year
• Faceless Clip Artist of the Year
• Gay Premium Social Media Star of the Year
• Fetish Premium Social Media Star of the Year
• Inked Premium Social Media Star of the Year
• Social Media Influencer of the Year

The additions expand recognition across niche and stylistic segments of the creator economy, reflecting continued diversification within the adult content space.

To qualify for consideration, content must have been released between March 26, 2025, and March 21, 2026. The final day to submit pre-nomination entries is March 21.

Streamers

• Female Streamer of the Year
• Male Streamer of the Year
• Trans Streamer of the Year
• MILF Streamer of the Year
• Cosplay Streamer of the Year
• Fetish Streamer of the Year
• Inked Streamer of the Year
• BBW Streamer of the Year
• Streamer Duo of the Year
• Rising Streamer
• Best Cam Room Design

Clip Creators

• Female Clip Creator of the Year
• Male Clip Creator of the Year
• Trans Clip Creator of the Year
• Gay Clip Creator of the Year
• MILF Clip Creator of the Year
• Clip Creator Duo of the Year
• Cosplay Clip Creator of the Year
• Fetish Clip Creator of the Year
• Inked Clip Creator of the Year
• BBW Clip Creator of the Year
• POV Clip Artist of the Year
• Faceless Clip Artist of the Year
• Rising Clip Creator

Premium Social Media Stars

• Female Premium Social Media Star of the Year
• Male Premium Social Media Star of the Year
• Trans Premium Social Media Star of the Year
• Gay Premium Social Media Star of the Year
• MILF Premium Social Media Star of the Year
• Fetish Premium Social Media Star of the Year
• Inked Premium Social Media Star of the Year
• BBW Premium Social Media Star of the Year
• Rising Premium Social Media Star
• Social Media Influencer of the Year

Organizers say the awards continue to spotlight the “creativity and ingenuity” of the adult creator community, recognizing performers who have built audiences through direct-to-fan platforms and digital artistry.

The ceremony is expected to draw leading creators and industry executives to Miami for what has become a high-profile finale to the annual conference.

You can learn more at the XMA show website: xma.show/fans