AVN Awards

Overview

The AVN Awards are film awards sponsored and presented by the American adult video industry trade magazine AVN, also known as Adult Video News. These awards are held annually to honor achievements and exceptional performance in various aspects of the creation and marketing of American pornographic movies, as well as the global adult entertainment industry. Due to their status within the industry, the awards are frequently referred to as the Oscars of porn. The award ceremony typically takes place in early January during the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo. The event is documented as a television series and as television specials, with recent ceremonies featuring co-hosts and digital broadcasts. The awards are associated with the broader AVN brand, which encompasses multiple platforms including online content, business services, and various media categories. While the acronym AVN is used for these awards and the parent magazine, it is also used in medical contexts to refer to avascular necrosis, a condition involving the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply.