Nominations for the GRABBYS 2026 awards have opened, marking the start of a new season of excellence and creativity across the gay adult industry.

From the GABBYS official X account
This year’s expanded program includes the newly announced Prn-o-Vision categories, designed to spotlight storytelling, cinematography, and craft alongside returning favourites such as Performer of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, and Director of the Year.
Actors, creators, performers, and industry professionals are invited to submit their nominations through the official GRABBYS website. Full details, including eligibility criteria and category descriptions, are available online.
SAME HOME, NEW NAME
The GRABBYS team extends warm congratulations to its home location, formerly Hotel Ritual, which has recently become the Key Sensation hotel. While the GRABBYS’ 2026 event logistics are being finalised, the team recognises and celebrates the hotel’s continued importance, and its long-standing connection to creators, performers, and fans across the industry.
Armando Acosta, the Director of the Key Sensation Hotel said: “Being the home of the GRABBYS is more than a partnership; it is a celebration of visibility, diversity, and the vibrant culture that defines Torremolinos. We look forward to continuing this journey together and elevating the experience for everyone who walks through our doors.
AUSTIN PONCE AND MATT VASQUEZ RETURN AS HOSTS FOR GRABBYS 2026
Following an overwhelming response from previous years, Austin Ponce and Matt Vasquez will return as the hosts for the 2026 GRABBYS presented by JustFor.Fans. This will mark Austin’s third and Matt’s second time hosting the event. Theirexperience, stage presence, and warm charm mark them both as stand-out ambassadors for the ceremony.
“Austin and Matt bring a balance of professionalism, playfulness, and star power. Their chemistry has become central to the GRABBYS experience, through a show filled with unforgettable moments, where the industry comes together to showcase what makes it so creative and memorable,” says Mitch Schif, Director, GRABBYS.
PRN-O-VISION BY GRABBYS: AN EXCITING NEW CEREMONY BRINGS FRESH NEW HOSTS
With the introduction of Thursday night’s ceremony, Prn-O-Vision by GRABBYS, the event is pleased to announce the hosts: Justin Jett and Serg Shepard. Their introduction brings a fresh energy and perspective to what promises to be a boundary-pushing affair.
Speaking about their addition, Justin and Serg remarked: “As attendees and supporters of the event, this feels like coming home in an even bigger way for 2026. We are so excited to be part of this evolution, and help celebrate the vibrant creativity that makes this event, and the industry such a powerful force around the world. ”
Justin and Serg embody the kind of boundary-pushing talent that Prn-O-Vision by GRABBYS represents: vibrant and high-impact, with a forward-looking focus that promises to elevate the ceremony to exciting heights.
You can follow the GRABBYS on Twitter (X) @grabbysevents.