The Transgender Erotica Awards was first presented in 2009 by Grooby Productions. The ceremony is presented annually as a way to recognize and celebrate the industry’s top transsexual pornstars. Nominations are submitted by members of adult entertainment sites as well as various directors, producers, and performers.
The first awards ceremony was originally known as The Tranny Awards. The judges comprised some of today’s most recognizable porn directors including the original pioneers of transgender porn. In the interview below, American pornstar Venus Lux interviews Steven Grooby of Grooby Archives at an after-party during the 2014 Tranny Awards:
Steven Grooby, TS porn pioneer & owner of Grooby Girls & Grooby Archives
2019 TRANSGENDER EROTICA AWARDS
- Best Solo Model – Casey Kisses
- Best New Face – Khloe Kay
- Best Hardcore Model – Natalie Mars
- Kinkiest TS Dom – Jessica Foxx
- Best Director – Aiden Starr
2018 TRANNY AWARD WINNERS
- Cam Performer of the Year – Casey Kisses and Korra Del Rio
- Grooby Girl of the Year – Shiri Allwood find her at Grooby Girls
- Black Tgirls Model of the Year – Megan Snow
- Best Scene – Chanel Santini + Lance Hart “Wonder Woman” directed by Tom Moore
- Best New Face – Kayleigh Coxx from Grooby Girls
- Best Hardcore Model – Aubrey Kate you can find her at TS Seduction
2017 TRANNY AWARD WINNERS
- Best Photographer – Bob Maverick of Bobs Tgirls
- Best Scene – TS Seduction (Aubrey Kate, Phoenix Marie, Will Havoc)
- Best Solo Website – Jonelle Brooks
- Fan’s Choice Award – Domino Presley
- Lifetime Achievement (Performer) – Natassia Dreams
2016 TRANNY AWARD WINNERS
- Best DVD Director – Joey Silvera (SAVE 50%)
- Best Scene Director – Jamie French
- Best Solo Website – Venus Lux
- Best Hardcore Model – Jonelle Brooks
- Best Scene – TS Seduction (Yasmin Lee, Lucas Knight)
- Best Solo Model – Domino Presley
- Bobs TGirls Model of the Year – Domino Presley
2015 TRANNY AWARD WINNERS
- Best Internet Personality – Bailey Jay
- Best Solo Model – Penny Tyler
- Best Solo Website – Jamie French
- Lifetime Achievement (Performer) – Foxxy
2014 TRANNY AWARD WINNERS
- Best DVD Director – Joey Silvera (SAVE 50%)
- Best Hardcore Model – Venus Lux
- Best Internet Personality – Wendy Summers
- Best Scene – Venus Lux, Foxxy (Asian Nail Salon)
- Best Solo Model – Sarina Valentina (SAVE 29%)
- Best Solo Website – Venus Lux
- Bobs TGirls Model of the Year – Eva Cassini
- Lifetime Achievement (Producer) – Bob Maverick of Bobs TGirls
- Shemale Stroker of the Year – Penny Tyler
2013 TRANNY AWARD WINNERS
- Best DVD Director – Joey Silvera (SAVE 50%)
- Best Hardcore Model – TS Foxxy
- Best Internet Personality – Wendy Summers
- Best Scene – Wendy Summers, Sadie Hawkins (Managed)
- Best Solo Model – Sarina Valentina (SAVE 29%)
- Bobs TGirls Model of the Year – Adriana Lynn Rush
2012 TRANNY AWARD WINNERS
- Best Alternative Model – Mandy Mitchell
- Best DVD Director – Joey Silvera (SAVE 50%)
- Best Hardcore Model – TS Foxxy
- Best Scene – Eva Lin, Honey Foxx, Sebastian Keys (TS Domination)
- Best Solo Model – Sarina Valentina (SAVE 29%)
- Best Solo Website – Mandy Mitchell
- Black TGirls Model of the Year – Nody Nadia
- Shemale Yum Model of the Year – Domino Presley
- Lifetime Achievement (Performer) – Vaniity
- Lifetime Achievement (Producer) – Joey Silvera (SAVE 50%)
2011 TRANNY AWARD WINNERS
- Best DVD – Morgan Bailey’s Bad Day
- Best DVD Performer – Jessica Foxx
- Best Hardcore Model – Celeste
- Best New Face – Domino Presley
- Best Solo Model – Bailey Jay
- Best Solo Website – Mandy Mitchell
- Shemale Yum Model of the Year – Domino Presley
2010 TRANNY AWARD WINNERS
- Best DVD Director – Joey Silvera (SAVE 50%)
- Best Solo Website – Wendy Williams
- Black TGirls Model of the Year – Natalia Coxxx
- Shemale Yum Model of the Year – Morgan Bailey
- Lifetime Achievement – Olivia Love
2009 TRANNY AWARD WINNERS
- Best Solo Model – Natassia Dreams
- Best Solo Website – Latina Tranny
- Best Non-TS Performer – Christian XXX