LOS ANGELES – Pre-nominations for the 2016 Transgender Erotica Awards have opened. Industry members and fans may nominate their favorite performers, DVDs and scenes at TheTEAshow.com through Dec. 6.

New categories have been added to the event this year: FTM Best New Face, Best Grooby Girl and Best Industry Professional.

The Transgender Erotica Awards, now in its eighth year, celebrates the accomplishments of the trans adult industry and its performers. Due to its growing popularity, the TEAs have been expanded into a three-day event kicking off with a daytime TEA Con for fans on Saturday, the awards show on Sunday and the official after party on Monday.

“This is start of the busiest time of the year for me,” said Grooby’s marketing and editorial director, Kristel Penn. “Last year we received hundreds of eligible nominations, and we have to parse that down for short-lists for the judges. I’d hope people can have a think about who really deserves to be on the nomination list this year and put their best ideas forward.”

The awards will be presented during a gala celebration March 6, 2016, at the Avalon in Hollywood, Calif. The official after party will take place Monday, March 7, at the Avalon’s connecting property, the Bardot.