TheAVN (Adult Video News ) Hall of Fame has honored people for their work in theadult entertainment industry since 1995.[ 1] The individuals inducted into theAVN Hall of Fame have "made significant contributions to theadult industry " and have had "a minimum of 10 years in the industry" to be considered for induction.[ 2]
There are several branches of theAVN Hall of Fame:
Performers anddirectors enter the originalAVN , video-based Hall of Fame.[ 2] The Founders branch is "for those who founded the industry's pioneering companies". The Internet Founders branch is "for those who built the online sector" of the industry. The Pleasure Products branch is "formanufacturers , distributors, andretailers ofsex toys ". The Executive branch is "for key members of the industry who work behind the scenes in the corporate offices or excelled in other capacities—for example, in sales,marketing , or education".[ 2] Members (Video Branch)[ edit ] Names and years of induction of members.
For key members of the industry who work behind the scenes in the corporate offices or excelled in other capacities—for example, in sales, marketing, or education.
Member Year Glenn King 2020[ 36] Garion Hall 2024[ 37] Robert Plarski 2024[ 37] Jimmy James 2024[ 37]
For those who founded the industry's pioneering companies.
Pleasure Products Branch [ edit ] For manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of sex toys.
Internet Founders Branch [ edit ] For those who built the online sector.
Member Work Year Danni Ashe Danni's Hard Drive 2013[ 39] Charles Berrebbi and John Albright Too Much Media 2016[ 10] Kenny B! Your Paysite Partner 2024[ 10] Botto Brothers MaxCash 2015[ 32] Ilan Bunimovitz Gamelink.com 2016[ 10] Mitch Farber Netbilling 2011[ 28] Anthony J NetVideoGirls.com 2013[ 39] Mark "Greenguy" Jenkins Link-O-Rama.com 2014[ 24] Lensman Webmaster Access 2015[ 32] Steve Lightspeed Lightspeed Cash 2015[ 32] Beth Mansfield PersianKitty.com 2012[ 40] "Maurice" Freeones.com 2014[ 24] Brad Mitchell MojoHost 2018[ 7] Patrick TheHun.net 2012[ 40] Bill Pinyon Badpuppy.com 2013[ 39] Angie Rowntree Sssh.com 2014[ 24] Colin Rowntree Wasteland.com 2011[ 28] Shap Twistys.com 2012[ 40] Tim Valenti NakedSword 2011[ 28] Steve Wojcik Badpuppy.com 2013[ 39] Mitch Fontaine Burning Angel 2019[ 6] Nick Chrétien CrakRevenue 2019[ 6]
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