2026 DSN Awards: Top Adult Industry Winners Revealed

Jessica Miller · 2026-05-22

The 2026 DSN Awards lit up Preganziol, Italy, on Sunday night, May 19, as the grand finale of the Veneto Experience erotic expo. Held at the iconic 1000 Lire venue, this annual celebration honors the best in adult entertainment from Italy and around the world. Created by journalist and TV host Massimo Bonera, the DSN Awards are tied to his live weekly show, Doppio Senso Night (Double Entendre Night), which has aired on Italy's Prima Free network since 2011. "As promised, the 2026 DSN Awards and Veneto Experience were our biggest and grandest editions yet, featuring stars from around the world," Bonera said. "I always get a little anxious right before the DSN Awards, because I want things to be perfect, but this year's show exceeded everyone's expectations. So many beautiful stars with smiling faces and wonderful personalities. Thank you to everyone who made the night so special. I can't wait for next year!" ### International Female Performer of the Year Octavia Red took home the International Female Performer of the Year award in absentia. Meanwhile, last year's winner, Leana Lovings, showed up in person to collect her International Social Media Star trophy. It's a big deal when stars travel across the globe for these honors, and the crowd loved every moment. ### Claudia Ross Sweeps Three Awards Filmmaker Claudia Ross had a killer night, winning three awards for her Elegant Angel feature, "Through Her Lens." The film snagged Best International Feature Movie, Best International Screenplay, and Best International Editing. Starring Octavia Red, the movie recently earned an AVN Magazine "Editor's Choice" nod, so these wins felt well-deserved. ### Rising Stars and Newcomers The fan-voted Best International Rising Star award went to Thea Summers, a beaming newcomer on her first trip to Europe. Violet Voss, though not present, was named Best International New Starlet. It's always exciting to see fresh talent get their moment in the spotlight. ### Legendary Honors Adult film director Axel Braun, who was born in Italy and holds the record as the most awarded director in adult film history, received the DSN Legend Award in absentia. His influence on the industry is massive, and this honor was a long time coming. ### Male Performer and Body of Work Seth Gamble, an Adult Time ambassador, was named International Male Performer of the Year. Lilly Bell took home Best International Star — Body of Work, recognizing her impressive career and consistent output. ### Fan Favorite and Hall of Fame Sophia Cruise, a popular up-and-comer, attended the ceremony to accept her first career award: International Fan Favorite. Cherry Kiss, who co-hosted the international portion of the show, was inducted into the DSN Hall of Fame. Euro star Sara Diamante had a standout evening, winning three awards including Pornstar of the Year and Female Star — Body of Work. ### Best Anal Scene and Perfect Body Eva Generosi, who won Female Star – Body of Work and Best DP Scene at DSN last year, added Best Anal Scene to her collection. She won for her performance with Denis Martì in "Passionate Anal" (Tushy). Curvaceous Ella Reese accepted the DSN award for International Perfect Body, and the crowd cheered loud for her. ### Full Winners List and Event Info For the complete list of winners, check out the official DSN Awards page at [doppiosensonight.com/dsn-awards-2026-notte-magica-e-indimenticabile-ecco-tutti-i-vincitori-2/](doppiosensonight.com/dsn-awards-2026-notte-magica-e-indimenticabile-ecco-tutti-i-vincitori-2/) (nofollow). More details about the Doppio Senso Night Awards and the Veneto Experience event are available at [doppiosensonight-com.translate.goog](doppiosensonight-com.translate.goog) (nofollow). ### Contact Michael Whiteacre, HoneyHouse PR PR@HoneyHouseXXX.com X: @HoneyHousePR Bluesky: @honeyhousepr.bskyverified.social