YNOT – The nomination period for the fourth-annual Blatino Awards is underway. Nominations for the annual celebration of gay ethnic performers, clubs and websites may be submitted through April 30.

To submit favorites for consideration, visit BlatinoAwards.com. Public voting will begin May 15 and end July 15 on the same website.

Categories for the 2012 awards include:

• Best Black Club – South
• Best Black Club – West Coast
• Best Black Club – East Coast
• Best Black Club – Midwest
• Best Black Club – Europe
• Best Latin Club
• Best Club DJ
• Best Club M.C.
• Best Exotic Dancer
• Best Club Promoter
• Best Black Porn Site
• Best Latin Porn Site
• Best New Website
• Best YouTube Channel
• Best Porn Blog
• Best Non-Porn Blog
• Best Acting Top
• Best Acting Bottom
• Best Acting Versatile
• Best Newcomer
• Most Notable Porn Star
• Best Studio
• Best Black DVD
• Best Latin DVD
• Best Gay Artist

Organized and hosted by FlavaMen Magazine and administered by gay adult studio Flava Works, the 2012 Blatino Awards ceremony will take place Sept. 1 in Atlanta during the city’s Gay Black Pride event.