YNOT – The 2012 BBW FanFest Awards winners, just announced by the organization that hosts the annual conclave, are a big, bold, brazen and beautiful lot. Women of substance took home trophies recognizing their achievements in 23 categories. Five categories were devoted to online endeavors, and one category recognized 11 women for their genre-pioneering spirit.

Hosted by Kelly Shibari and April Flores (who was honored with the Creative BBW of the Year award), the awards ceremony took place at the Tuscany Suites and Casino in Las Vegas in mid-July.

BBW FanFest Creative Director Kari Anthony and co-creator Desiree Devine said plans are well underway for the 2013 event, which they hope to host on the East Coast.

Winners for 2012 included:

Best BBW Cam Site: AllBBWCams.com

Solo Site of the Year: CarrieLand.com

Multi-Girl Site of the Year: SouthernCharms.com

Premium Site of the Year: PlumperPass.com

Fetish Site of the Year: PaddedKINK.com

Industry Trailblazers:

• Candy Samples
• Candye Kane
• Karen Brown
• Kelligirl
• Kitten Natividad
• Layla Lashelle
• Mary Waters
• Melanie Anton
• Roberta Smallwood
• Sindee Williams
• Susie Sparks

For the complete list of winners, click here.