2026 GayVN Awards Winners: Sir Peter Makes History, ‘Wild Game’ Dominates the Night

By: Keith Witchka, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS — Gay Adult News

LAS VEGAS — (January 23, 2026) — The 2026 GayVN Awards unfolded last night at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, showcasing the year’s biggest achievements in gay adult entertainment and honoring standout work across both fan-voted and industry-selected categories.

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One of the evening’s most memorable moments came when Sir Peter was crowned Performer of the Year, making history as the first man from Portugal to ever receive the honor and only the fourth European to do so. Growing up watching the films of François Sagat, Sir Peter’s win represents both personal triumph and the growing global reach of gay adult cinema.

The Falcon | NakedSword exclusive also had a night to remember behind the scenes, with director Ben Rush and collaborator Jessica Jasmin taking home multiple awards for Wild Game — including Best Feature, Best Director (Feature) and Best Screenplay. Wild Game marked its place as one of the evening’s biggest winners, continuing a streak of recognition for Falcon | NakedSword films.

In addition to Sir Peter’s historic victory and Wild Game’s dominance, the awards spotlighted a wide range of performers and productions across 39 categories, from Best Actor and Best Group Scene to fan-favorite creator awards and breakout talent honors. Crowd favorites were celebrated both on stage and backstage, reflecting the diversity and creativity of the industry in 2025.

Longtime industry leader Helix Studios also celebrated a major win at the 2026 GayVN Awards, earning Best DP Scene honors for “Double Packed Zach,” featuring Zach Letoa, Tyler Moore, and CJ Parker. The award highlights Helix’s continued commitment to high-quality production, strong performer development, and consistent fan engagement. As one of the most respected studios in gay adult entertainment, Helix’s latest recognition reinforces its position as a creative force in the industry and reflects its two-decade legacy of delivering premium content to audiences worldwide.

2026 GayVN Awards — Major Winners

Film & Production

Best Feature
• Wild Game — NakedSword X Disruptive Films

Best Featurette
• Just Say Yes — CockyBoys.com

Best All-Sex Movie
• Spain in the Ass — NakedSword Originals

Best Screenplay
• Ben Rush — Wild Game

Direction & Technical

Best Director (Feature)
• Ben Rush & Jessica Jasmin — Wild Game

Best Director (Featurette)
• Marc MacNamara — The Tight Lotus

Best Director (Non-Feature)
• Ben Rush & Alter Sin — Spain in the Ass

Best DP Scene
• Double Packed Zach — HelixStudios.com

Performance Awards

Performer of the Year
• Sir Peter

Best Actor
• Paddy O’Brian — To the Nines

Best Actor (Featurette)
• Reese Rideout — The Bussycal

Best Supporting Actor
• Dom King — Dawn of the Gladiators

Best Newcomer
• Jake Mathews

Scene Categories

Best Duo Sex Scene
• Rhyheim Flips with Mr. Rodger — Voyr.com

Best Group Sex Scene
• Return to Frisky Summer 3: Dream Come True — BelAmi

Best Fourgy Scene
• Dawn of the Gladiators — Men.com

Best Three-Way Sex Scene
• Deeper Deep Throat — Carnal+

Best Oral Sex Scene
• Deeper Deep Throat (Vol. 1) — Carnal+

Best Fetish Scene
• Breaking Free — Disruptive Films / ASGmax

Best Bi Sex Scene
• Bisexual Couple Boinks the Pool Boy — WhyNotBi

Special Honors

GayVN Hall of Fame
• Steve Cruz

Fan-Voted Winners

Performer & Creator Favorites

Favorite Top
• Dom King

Favorite Bottom
• Matthew Ellis

Favorite Versatile
• Parker Nolan

Favorite Bear
• Brody Meyer

Favorite Daddy
• LeGrand Wolf

Favorite Dom
• Malik Delgaty

Creator & Digital

Favorite Independent Creator
• SantanaXXL

Favorite Porn Star Creator
• Cade Maddox

Favorite Cam Guy
• William Miguel

Favorite Cam/Creator Couple
• Beau Butler & Nick Butler

Body & Appearance

Favorite Body
• Cade Maddox

Favorite Cock
• Adam Snow

Favorite Butt
• Alejo Ospina

International & New Talent

Favorite International Star
• Allen King

Hottest Studio Newcomer
• Arno Antino

Favorite Twink
• Jake Preston

Favorite Transmasc Star
• Noah Way

For more highlights, visit GayVnAwards.com.

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