Award Category Definitions

Qualifying Periods: 01/01/2024 to 26/01/2025 or when nominations close.

Category definition: Open to European Citizens and non-European Citizens whose principal residence is in Europe.

• Best Twink
• Best Jock
• Best Daddy
• Best Fetish Pornstar
• Director Of The Year
• Best Top
• Best Bottom
• Best Duo (Formerly "Best Couple")
• Content Creator Of The Year
• Pornstar Of The Year
• Best Versatile Performer
• Best Live Sex Performer
• Best Bear (Any large, hairy man)/Musclebear (A bear subspecies defined by a toned physique)
• Best Cub (A young (or young-looking) member of the bear community/Otter (A fuzzy guy too skinny to be a bear)

Category definition: A "collaboration" is a production that is produced between two or more entities. Be that a studio & studio, content creator & content creator or a studio & content creator, but not limited to the above. A collaboration that falls into one or more of the following descriptions.

1. A collaboration between two or more Creators, one of which is a European Citizen or a non-European Citizen whose principal residence is in Europe.
2. A collaboration between two or more studios, one of which must have its principal business office address in Europe.
3. A collaboration that predominantly stars Creators/Performers who are European Citizens, whether filmed in Europe or elsewhere.
4. A collaboration filmed in Europe, starring predominantly European Citizens but organised by a non-European-based Creator or studio.

• Collaboration Of The Year

Category definition: Open to European Citizens and non-European Citizens whose principal residence is in Europe. Who's career has been active for no longer than 2 years (24 Months).

• Newcomer Of The Year

Category definition: Open to all male adult performers worldwide.

• Most Accomplished International Pornstar

Category definition: Entirely decided upon, by the owners of JustFor.Fans who run their own competition in tandem with the GRABBYS.

• Fans European Fan Favourite

Category definition: A film or scene that falls into one of the following descriptions.

1. It was filmed by a European producer, whether filmed in Europe or elsewhere, whose principal residence is in Europe.
2. It is a film that predominantly stars performers who are European Citizens, whether filmed in Europe or elsewhere.
3. Filmed in Europe, starring predominantly European Citizens but commissioned by a non-European-based studio or directed by a non-European director.
4. Must exhibit aspects of a feature-length movie, i.e. a storyline with a beginning, middle & end and that is longer than a normal studio scene.
5. Open to studios and producers only.

• Best Feature-Length Movie

Category definition: A film or scene that falls into one of the following descriptions.

1. It was filmed by a European producer, whether filmed in Europe or elsewhere, whose principal residence is in Europe.
2. A scene that predominantly stars performers who are European Citizens, whether filmed in Europe or elsewhere.
3. Filmed in Europe, starring predominantly European Citizens but commissioned by a non-European-based studio or directed by a non-European director.
4. Must exhibit aspects of a traditionally filmed scene.

• Best Scene
• Best Group Scene

Category definition: Open to websites wholly owned by a European company or solely owned by a European citizen whose principal residence is in Europe.

• Best Website

Category definition: A movie or scene that falls into one of the following descriptions.

1. It was filmed by a European content creator, whether filmed in Europe or elsewhere, whose principal residence is in Europe.
2. It is a film that predominantly stars performers who are European Citizens, whether filmed in Europe or elsewhere.
3. Must exhibit aspects of a movie, i.e. a storyline with a beginning, middle & end and that is longer than a normal scene.
4. Open to content creators only.

• Most Imaginative Creator Content

Alternating Categories

While the categories below are important and deserve acknowledgement, they generally come from a limited pool of nominees. Therefore, these categories will be alternated yearly.

Category definition: Awarded to an individual(s) or entity worldwide who are seen to have promoted a significant amount of European porn during the qualifying periods stated above.

• Best Media Supporting European Porn

Category definition: Awarded to an individual(s) worldwide who has had a significant rise to fame in the gay adult industry or has had a positive impact on our industry. This can include bloggers and editors, directors, pornstars, studio owners, sex therapists, content creators etc.

• Social Media Personality Of The Year

Category definition: Outstanding Contribution To The Gay Adult Industry (Formerly Lifetime Achievement) refers to a significant and impactful effort or achievement made by an individual, group, or organisation that goes above and beyond expectations and significantly advances a particular field, cause, or endeavour. This contribution typically demonstrates exceptional skill, innovation, dedication, and effectiveness in addressing challenges, solving problems, or creating positive change. It is often recognised and celebrated for its lasting impact and influence, inspiring others and shaping the future direction of the gay adult industry or the community it serves.

• Outstanding Contribution To The Gay Adult Entertainment Industry

Outstanding Contribution To The Gay Adult Industry is awarded to an individual or organisation at the discretion of the GRABBYS.

Important Information

Every year, we work diligently to ensure that the final results represent the public’s votes fairly. Public nominations and votes determine winners. The top ten voted for in each category are presented to our panel of Industry Professionals. They, alone, select the final winner.

Our team aims to verify all nominees using resources such as Studio Websites, VOD Platforms like AEBN & Gay VOD Club WayBig, and IAFD, along with X (Formally Twitter), Instagram & Google searches.