AVN Media Network is pleased to announce the nominees for the 2014 AVN Awards, taking place at The Joint in Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas on Saturday, January 18, 2014. Dubbed “the Oscars of Adult” by Entertainment Weekly, the AVN Awards celebrates excellence in the world of adult entertainment.

To see a complete list of nominees, please go here.

The AVN Awards nominating committee spent roughly six weeks painstakingly sifting through all the material at their disposal to compile a list of nominees in 135 categories, spanning the industry’s four main sectors. Among this year’s biggest contenders are Evil Angel with 161 nominations, Wicked Pictures with 138, Jules Jordan Video with 104, Vivid Entertainment with 75, and Juicy Entertainment/Exquisite Multimedia with 70.

Among filmmakers, Will Ryder, Axel Braun, B. Skow, and Brad Armstrong earned the most nominations. Ryder’s Not the Wizard of Oz XXX was one of the year’s most recognized, garnering 16 nominations, while Braun’s Man of Steel XXX scored an impressive 12. Skow proved the most prolific, turning out a dozen titles that received nods, including the controversial drama Daddy’s Girls. But, Brad Armstrong led the pack with 17 noms for Underworld, an original fantasy-based feature for Wicked Pictures.

“My heartiest congratulations go out to all of this year’s nominees, and I look forward to seeing everyone on the big night next month to celebrate with you in person,” AVN Senior Editor Peter Warren said. “Our committee really worked to the bone to assemble these nominations, and it’s as much an honor for us to bestow them as I hope it is for all those who’ve received one.”

The 31st annual AVN Awards Show will be hosted by Chanel Preston and Wicked Pictures contract star Samantha Saint. Up-and-coming starlets Evi Fox and Emily Austin will serve as the show’s trophy girls. The must-attend, must-see event of the year features the hottest stars from adult and mainstream pop culture, and features a stylish red carpet pre-show and lavish star-studded ceremony.

Fans interested in attending the 2014 AVN Award Show may purchase standard and Golden Tickets at www.avnawards.avn.com/tickets.

Adult Industry tables and tickets for the award show are also on sale; ticket options start at $250. Availability is limited, and industry members are encouraged to go here.

Over the years, the AVN Awards have become a famous staple in Las Vegas, while being housed in almost every major hotel on the strip. Starting in 1984, the show has grown drastically over the years and is now broadcast each year on cable to millions of viewers. The show allows adult and mainstream celebrities to come together once a year to celebrate the achievements of one of the world’s most profitable industries. In 2012, the AVN Awards took up residence in The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and will return for a third straight year in 2014. For more information, visit www.AVNAwards.com, www.facebook.com/TheAVNAwards, or follow on Twitter @AVNAwards.

EMILY AUSTIN

EVI FOX

AVN Media Network, organizers of the annual AVN Awards, announces adult starlets Evi Fox and Emily Austin as its Trophy Girls for the 2014 AVN Awards. The ceremony takes place at The Joint in Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas on Saturday, January 18, 2014.

Fox and Austin were selected as the show’s trophy girls from hundreds of new performers, all vying for the honor via an AVN Twitter contest. The ceremonial trophy girls serve as a highly visible and prestigious assignment for rising stars within the industry. Fox and Austin will be on stage for the duration of the awards show and featured prominently on the show’s cable broadcast.

“I’m really excited,” exclaimed Evi Fox. “This is my first year attending AVN, so to be a part of this huge event is an amazing honor. I am looking forward to living this dream and seeing how the visibility of the AVN Awards affects my career. This is amazing!”

Evi Fox grew up in a small town in eastern Oregon, but made her way down to Los Angeles and into the porn industry at 22-years-old due to her abundance of confidence and voracious sexual appetite. Fox’s first scene was for Reality King’s Big Naturals series, which highlighted her all-natural DD breasts. She has since filmed for some of the most popular adult studios, including Jules Jordan Video, Evil Angel, and Digital Sin. The sexy starlet has her sight set on becoming a Penthouse Pet next.

Emily Austin said, “I’m very honored and excited to take part in this opportunity given to me by AVN. I look forward to seeing new and familiar faces at AEE and the 2014 AVN Awards!”

Texas native Emily Austin, 23, broke into porn this year and has already become a fan and industry favorite due to her penchant for wild, hardcore sex, interracial scenes, and fetish play. The former Las Vegas dancer has starred in more than 20 videos, including titles for Jules Jordan Video, New Sensations, Adam & Eve, Smash Pictures, Bang Productions, and Digital Playground.

“We are very excited to have Evi Fox and Emily Austin as Trophy Girls for our 2014 AVN Awards,” said AVN CEO Theo Sapoutzis. “They are beautiful and bright women whose future in our industry is well beyond promising. What they have already achieved in less than a year is impressive and indicative of their drive and commitment. We are very proud of them and look forward to watching them grow as performers.”

The 31st annual AVN Awards Show will be hosted by Chanel Preston and Wicked Pictures contract star Samantha Saint. Dubbed “the Oscars of adult” by Entertainment Weekly, the must-attend, must-see event features the hottest stars from adult and mainstream pop culture. With a stylish red carpet pre-show and lavish star-studded ceremony, the AVN Awards celebrates outstanding achievements in the world of adult entertainment.

Fans interested in attending the 2014 AVN Award Show may purchase standard and Golden Tickets here.

Adult Industry tables and tickets for the award show are also on sale; ticket options start at $250. Availability is limited, and industry members are encouraged to go here.

Over the years, the AVN Awards have become a famous staple in Las Vegas, while being housed in almost every major hotel on the strip. Starting in 1984, the show has grown drastically over the years and is now broadcast each year on cable to millions of viewers. The show allows adult and mainstream celebrities to come together once a year to celebrate the achievements of one of the world’s most profitable industries. In 2012, the AVN Awards took up residence in The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and will return for a third straight year in 2014. For more information, visit www.AVNAwards.com, www.facebook.com/TheAVNAwards, or follow on Twitter @AVNAwards.