BERLIN – The 2013 Venus Awards were presented Oct. 17 at the Ellington Hotel Berlin. Known as “the European Oscars of porn,” the awards annually recognize excellence in the adult industry. Traditionally, the ceremony opens the Venus International Fair, a trade and consumer show celebrating all things sexual. This year’s event took place Oct. 17-21.

And the winners were:

Best Actor: Chris Hilton
Best Actress: Lena Nitro
Best Actress International: Christy Mack
Best Amateurgirl: Aische Pervers
Best Director: Tim Grenzwert
Best Erotic-Community: Joyclub.de
Best Erotic-Guide: BERLINintim/BERLINintim-Club
Best Female Newcomer: Lexy Roxx
Best Gonzo Label: Cruel Media
Best Innovation: Chathouse 3D thriXXX
Best Label: Magmafilm
Best Licensed Toy Collection: Penthouse Pet Cyberskin Collection
Best Live Cam Site International: LiveJasmin.com
Best Magazine: Penthouse
Best MILF: Sexy Susi
Best Movie: Oktober Sexfest (Private Media)
Best New Channel Launch: Penthouse Black
Best New Product: Penomet
Best New Toyline: Mystim
Best Producer: Wolfgang Embacher
Best Toy Design: OVO
Best TV-Act: Julie Hunter
Best Webpage: FunDorado.com

Jury Awards:
The Jury Awards recognize special achievements. They are non-competitive.

Pipedream – honoring 40 years in the industry
Aileen Taylor – for outstanding work in front of the webcam and behind the camera on set
Manuel Stallion – BANG BOSS best male amateur performer
Texas Patti – role model as a performer for safer sex

A gallery of photos taken during the event is here.

For more about the Venus Awards, including a complete list of nominees in all categories, visit Venus-Berlin.com.