February 08, 2010
For Immediate Release
Rentboy.com presents
The 4th Annual International Escort Awards
"The Hookies"
LIVE AWARDS SHOW
New York City
Hosted by Raven O
Friday, March 19th, 2010
Rebel NYC 251 West 30th Street
Door: 9pm Showtime: 10pm
The Hookies are the official opening event for BPX: Black Party Expo Weekend
Who will win Mr. International Escort of 2010? We'll find out at Rentboy.com's 4th Annual International Escort Awards Show, officially called "The Hookies," in New York City on Friday, March 19th. The people's choice awards are being given in 14 categories covering all aspects of the oldest profession as presented in the newest media. The Awards are presented by Rentboy.com, the world's largest male escort site.
The Hookies live awards show this year will be hosted by musical legend Raven O (star of Cirque du Soleil's Zumanity). The Hookies are also featured as the official opening party of BPX: Black Party Expo weekend, one of the largest gay circuit events in the world.
This year's awards process began in December 2009, with nominations starting online and continuing through mid February 2010--nominations are open to anyone who logs onto a Rentboy.com escort profile, whether you are a satisfied customer or an admirer. You can choose from your favorite escort listings to nominate contestants in one of 14 categories:
Best Newcomer, Best Pornstar Escort, Best Top, Best Ass, Best Fetish Escort, Best Tattoos, Best Body, Biggest Cock, Best Duo, Best Boyfriend Fantasy, Best Mature Escort 40+, Best Escort Blogger / Writer, Best Escort Agency, Mr.International Escort 2010,
In late January, the nominations will be tallied and narrowed down to five finalists in each category. Escort fans can then log online again to vote for the winners! For the Mr.International Escort category, there will be regional contests for Mr. Europe, Mr. New York, Mr. Florida, Mr. Los Angeles, Mr. San Francisco, and Mr. Chicago Escort of the Year, with the winners being sent to New York City for the International contest.
We will be recognizing some of the biggest and freshest pornstars in the business onstage as nominees this year. In the past, winners have included: Nick Capra, Erik Rhodes, Rafael Alencar, Diesel Washington, Barrett Long, Arpad Miklos, Ben Andrews and more, as well as many newcomers to the spotlight. This event is about promoting these gorgeous men and the skills they bring to being the top erotic performers in the industry.
Around the world, when men on the internet look for the services of a professional male escort or masseur, they turn to Rentboy.com. Founded in 1997, Rentboy.com was the first and reigns as the largest male escort website, making matches between men and its 72,000+ "working boys" in 160+ cities around the world. The International Escort Awards is Rentboy.com's way of recognizing, applauding, and showing respect to the thousands of escorts and masseurs who put their effort, courage, and skill into the underappreciated escort industry every day.
Escorts and bodyworkers are frequently stigmatized in the press, yet these courageous and skilled men provide an invaluable service, helping clients make meaningful physical contact, explore their fantasies, emotional needs, and desire for companionship. Rentboy.com has long been an advocate for a person's right to do what he or she likes with their body. We constantly reinforce the message that escorts should be proud of the services they provide and not marginalized or made to feel inferior to someone donning a suit every day and trading pork belly futures (see our manifesto at www.rentboy.com/rentboymanifesto). Today is the day we say come out and celebrate a unique occupation and above all be proud of how far we have come.
Onstage in New York City, the awards will be presented by emcee Raven O, with co-host Sherry Vine and a bevy of well known porn stars and downtown celebrities. Award presenters in past years have included recording artist and comedian Johnny "The Gay Pimp" McGovern, author Michael Musto, Kevin Aviance, ChiChi LaRue, Shequida, Randy Jones (of the Village People), LadyFag, and porn director / actor legend Michael Lucas.
Presenters include: Michael Musto, Michael Lucas, Robin Byrd, LadyFag, Kevin Aviance, Derek Hartley, Rob Roth, Mike Dreyden, Rob Roth, Dallas Dubois, Leo the Magnificent, and more.
Remember, you can personally say thanks to the world's hottest hunks for sale by going to www.TheHookies.com to vote for the winner of the 4th Annual International Escort Awards. Or you can come meet them in person at the live ceremony in New York, March 19th, a night of gay entertainment, eroticism, applause, and laughs unlike any awards show you have seen before! Press Interviews: Some of the current nominees and past winners have agreed to do a limited number of media interviews to discuss all aspects of escorting, the awards, their nomination, or even their more intimate parts that you might like to know more about. Please contact one of us with your ideas for interviews, and we will help you to find the right escort for you… Wait, isn't that what we always do?
Hi-Res Photos for publication available upon request, of nominees and emcee and presenters.
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