The 2026 GayVN Awards just dropped their winner list, and it’s giving glitter, heat, and pure gay joy. The ceremony, hosted by Alec Mapa, Drake Von, and Tony Genius, took place at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, and while we weren’t physically there, the winner list alone is enough to make us scream into the void (in a good way).
From heart-throbbing feature films to steamy scenes and fan-favorite performers, this year’s GayVN winners show that the adult industry is still delivering on what we all came for: hot men, bold performances, and unapologetic queer pleasure.
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The Big Winners: Best Actor, Best Feature, Best Performer
This year’s Best Actor award went to Paddy O’Brian for his role in “To the Nines” (Falcon/MenAtPlay). If you’ve seen him in the show, you know why — he brought a mix of charm, charisma, and that classic leading-man presence that makes you forget you’re watching porn and not a cinematic masterpiece.
The Best Feature award went to “Wild Game” (NakedSword X Disruptive Films), and it’s easy to see why. The film also earned Best Directing – Feature and Best Screenplay, meaning it wasn’t just hot — it was also actually good. That kind of triple threat is rare in any genre.
And the Performer of the Year title? It went to Sir Peter, who has been on a meteoric rise and is clearly becoming a household name in the gay porn world. You don’t win Performer of the Year without being unforgettable.
Hot Scenes and Even Hotter Men
The Best All-Sex Movie award went to “Spain in the Ass” (NakedSword Originals), while the Best Duo Sex Scene was awarded to “Rhyheim Flips with Mr Rodger” (Voyr.com). The winners list is a who’s who of men we’ve been obsessing over all year.
The Best DP Scene went to the ultra-cursed and ultra-hot “Double Packed Zach” (HelixStudios.com), featuring Zach Letoa, Tyler Moore, and CJ Parker. If you’ve seen the clip, you know it’s one of those scenes you watch and immediately regret watching — but then watch again anyway.
The Best Oral Sex Scene award went to “Deeper Deep Throat (Vol 1: Hole’s a Hole)” from Carnal+ Originals, which features a massive cast including Apolo Adrii, Cole Blue, Lane Colten, Milo Miles, and more. That scene is basically the definition of “go big or go home.”
Newcomers, Bears, Twinks, and Fan Favorites
The Best Newcomer award went to Jake Mathews, who is clearly a name we’ll be hearing for years.
The fan-voted categories are where things get really fun, because they show who the fans are truly obsessed with. Favorite Bear went to Brody Meyer, and Favorite Twink went to Jake Preston, proving that the GayVN audience loves a full range of men — from rugged to youthful.
Favorite Daddy went to LeGrand Wolf, and Favorite Bottom was awarded to Matthew Ellis, while Favorite Top went to Dom King — who also won Best Supporting Actor for “Dawn of the Gladiators” (Men.com). Dom King is clearly not playing around this year.
And the fan-favorite “Hottest Studio Newcomer” went to Arno Antino, while Favorite International Star went to Allen King — showing that the gay porn world is global and thriving.
The GayVN Legacy Lives On
The GayVN Hall of Fame induction this year went to Steve Cruz, a legendary performer who has left a lasting mark on the community and the industry.
The list of winners proves one thing: GayVN is still the ultimate celebration of queer male pleasure, and the winners reflect the vibrant variety of men and bodies that make the gay adult world so exciting.
Congratulations to Everyone!
The 2026 GayVN winners list is full of iconic performers, unforgettable scenes, and major moments. Whether you’re into twinks, bears, daddies, or just plain hot men doing hot things, there’s something on this list for everyone.