2026 started off with a bang here at NightMoves as Tracy (Allen) and I received word on New Year’s Eve that we are being inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in Las Vegas on January 24, 2026. We are honored and excited to be included and proud of what we have accomplished in our 36 years in the industry. Being recognized by AVN is amazing.
After handing out thousands of awards throughout the years to actors, actresses, directors and companies, it is a fantastic feeling to be receiving this award! This will be the second Hall Of Fame that we have been fortunate to be a part of, as XRCO (X-Rated Critics Organization) inducted us into their prestigious ranks last year.
We want to thank a few people who helped make this happen: Mr. Art Koch (who has been a part of NightMoves since the beginning and is a video reviewer, XRCO Hall of Fame and voting member at AVN), Mr. Axel Braun (a great friend, industry legend and NightMoves supporter), Mr. Mike Moz (who started in the industry with NightMoves and today is a huge part of Vixen Media), Mr. Dirty Bob (another amazing friend who has been a part of the NightMoves Awards since our second year and is on the AVN staff), and of course Mr. Peter Warren and everybody at AVN who helped make this happen.
We are being inducted into the “Founders Branch” along with Mr. Steven Grooby. Grooby is a company founded in 1996. It has been named, “One of the most popular adult industry companies in the world”, according to AVN Business. We are also going in with Samantha Lewis & Joone from Digital Playground. DP has been called one of the five biggest porn studios and was described by Reuters as one of the handful of studios that dominate the porn industry. It is an honor to be mentioned with these pioneers. We are looking forward to attending the 2026 AVN Awards and seeing many of the people we have met and worked with in the past and hopefully again in the future.
Special thank you to our wonderful staff: Tom Peak, Lenny Mumbles, Art Koch, Olivia Pearl along with our contributing writers Miles Long, Moutasem Seyam, Tanya & Pam, Kelly Johnson & Richard Kent. I also want to thank these people who are no longer with us – Andrew “Rock” Serra, Christopher Blue and my father Paul Cianci. Thank you to everybody who has supported NightMoves both locally & nationally!
NightMoves® Magazine is based out of Tampa Bay, Florida and started in 1988. NightMoves is published monthly in both print and online. NightMoves is the longest running adult publication in the USA. NightMoves features monthly national articles that review adult movies, interview stars, recap national conventions and expos and take exclusive photos and videos. NightMoves also features a monthly sports column, horoscopes, publisher letter and numerous local articles with exclusive photographs. NightMoves also hosts charity golf tournaments, “Spin the Wheel” parties and various club events.
The NightMoves website (www.NightMoves.xxx) features a digital version of the magazine that contains direct links to all advertiser’s website and social media pages as well as feature writers, entertainers and more making the magazine totally interactive.
The first NightMoves® Awards Show, happened in 1993 and is the third-oldest adult awards show in the United States (trailing only XRCO and AVN). NightMoves was the FIRST awards show in the world to allow fans to select their winners, making it the original Fan-Based Awards, as well as the FIRST awards show to allow online voting. In addition to local awards, NightMoves hands out numerous national awards (Best Actress, Best Actor, Best New Starlet, Best MILF, Best Feature Movie, Best Director and many more). The dates for this year’s NightMoves Awards will be October 7-11, 2026.
About the NightMoves® Awards
The NightMoves® Awards, established in 1993, are one of the longest-running adult awards shows in the United States and the first to incorporate fan-based voting. Produced by NightMoves Magazine—America’s longest-running regional adult publication—the event honors both national and local adult industry excellence across categories such as Best New Starlet, Best Feature Dancer, and Best Gentlemen’s Club. Held annually in Tampa, Florida, the NightMoves® Awards span a weekend of star-studded events, club appearances, and the iconic live awards show. Known for its inclusive voting process and high-energy festivities, NightMoves® remains a cornerstone of adult entertainment recognition.
