LOS ANGELES, CA – Pre-nominations are now officially open for the 2026 Trans Erotica Awards presented by Clips4Sale. Submissions are open starting today and run until November 15, 2026. Winners will be announced on stage on March 8, 2026, at the Avalon in Hollywood, CA.
“TEA season is now in full swing,” says TEA Executive Producer, Kristel Penn. “Our pre-nomination period invites our industry and fans to submit their picks for consideration for the 2026 TEAs in select categories. We use this as an opportunity to widen our scope when reviewing potential nominations to ensure all quality, qualifying content has been considered.”
Submit your vote here: https://www.theteashow.com/pre-nomination-voting/
First launched by Grooby as an online competition, the Trans Erotica Awards (the TEAs) has since evolved into a popular weekend in-person event welcoming individuals from the trans adult industry from all across the globe. The 2026 TEAs presented by Clips4Sale will kick off with the Official Pre-Party on March 6th at the Bardot (the Avalon’s connecting property), followed by the highly anticipated Awards Program on March 8th at the Avalon. Entertainment details will be revealed closer to the show.
The TEAs remain a cornerstone event in the adult industry, highlighting the artistry, advocacy, and visibility of trans performers. For more information, visit theTEAShow.com. Follow the event on X at @TGEroticaAwards and Instagram at @the.teashow.
Media and sponsorship opportunities should be directed to kristel@grooby.com.
