(Los Angeles, CA / April 30, 2026) – Vanniall is heading into the 2026 Pornhub Awards with two nominations, earning recognition in the categories of ‘Most Popular Trans Femme Performer’ and fan-voted ‘Favorite Trans Model.’
Fan voting is now open for ‘Favorite Trans Model,’ with ballots accepted through May 23 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Winners will be revealed May 27 at the 8th Annual Pornhub Awards, with each taking home a Peter Saville-designed trophy, a verified winner badge on their Pornhub profile and a cash prize.
“These nominations mean a lot because they reflect two different sides of how people connect with my work,” said Vanniall. “To be recognized for ‘Most Popular Trans Femme Performer’ and also see fans able to vote for me in ‘Favorite Trans Model’ feels really special. I’m grateful to be included, and I’d love to see people show up for me in the voting.”
Fans can cast their ballots for Vanniall in the ‘Favorite Trans Model’ category at Pornhub.com.
Vanniall will be making the trip to Los Angeles for the event, and will be available for production shoots during her stay.
ABOUT VANNIALL:
Vanniall (she/they) is an award-winning trans performer, model, director and content creator originally from South Carolina who works out of NYC and her production property in Western Massachusetts.
Active as a studio performer since 2019 and a decade into her on-camera journey dating back to her early days as a Tumblr-era creator, she has built a career rooted in creative autonomy, community engagement and cultural impact.
Her work has earned major industry recognition, including an XBIZ Cam Award win for ‘Best Trans Clip Artist’ and a Trans Erotica Award win for ‘Pornhub Model of the Year’, along with multiple honors across the XBIZ, TEA, AVN, YNOT and BCAMS landscapes. She has also appeared as a presenter at the TEA Awards and the XBIZ Cam Awards, and conducted red carpet interviews for the YNOT Cam Awards.
In addition to her on-camera work, Vanniall has screened projects internationally and appeared on Out TV reality series X-Rated NYC and Hot Haus, and hosts Chaturbate’s Sex Tales podcast. She also organizes and appears on panels for industry events and conferences, bringing an informed and community- minded perspective to conversations around sex work, performance and creator sustainability.
Beyond performance, Vanniall is a vocal advocate for trans rights, sex worker rights and sexual wellness, with writing and commentary featured in XBIZ, CNN, Fortune and HuffPost. She is currently building Monstergirl Studio as a Western Massachusetts production retreat and rental destination for adult creators and productions. To learn more, visit Vanniall.com and Monstergirl Studio.
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