Cyberspace – Premier free-cam site, Chaturbate.com was named “Best Gay Cam Site” and seven fan-favorite broadcasters also received trophies in the first annual XBIZ Cam Awards, held Thursday, June 1, 2017 in Miami, Florida. Chaturbate broadcasters who topped the field in their categories include, Ricky Rodeo named Best Male Cam Model, Chronic Love taking Best Cam Model (North America), Best Independent Cam Model Site went to MelKush.com.

The award for Best Trans Cam Model was awarded toThippy69. In the “Best Clips” categories, Chaturbate broadcasters, Johnny Stone, TruStori3z and perennial trans-fan favorite MrsKellyPierce were recognized for their artistic and creative pre- recorded video performances. Chaturbate Chief of Operations, Shirley Lara, was awarded the Community Empowerment Award in the industry's business voting categories. Lara said, “Chaturbate provides a platform that embraces a broad range of sexual identities and alternative lifestyles. This inclusiveness and our network of community support is what sets Chaturbate apart and is precisely why our site attracts millions of devoted fans and broadcasters from around the globe”.

The XBIZ Cam Awards honor the biggest names from the world of cam and clip sites. This year?s event was held live at one of Miami?s most extravagant properties, the world-renowned Fontainebleau Hotel. The 2018 XBIZ Cam Awards capped the XBIZ Miami Interactive Summit, which focuses on live cams, virtual reality and emerging interactive technologies from the U.S. and international markets.