were given out in January 2014. The Positive Image Award is presented to "performers that have helped to dispel negative stereotypes and misconceptions connected to work in the adult industry." The Legacy Award "recognizes innovation, successful business practices and contributions to the industry as a whole." The Man of the Year Award is "given to business professionals that have shown exceptional leadership in building solid businesses and their communities." The Woman of the Year Award is "given to business professionals that have shown exceptional leadership in building solid businesses and their communities." The Leadership Award is given to "business or individual that demonstrates excellence in the adult entertainment industry in leading by example." The Benefactor of the Year Award recognizes "unwavering support, through philanthropy and advocacy, of adult industry and mainstream causes. As well as setting a good example, the company also has diligently attempted to protect the adult industry business community from legal challenges, business risks and critics." Pleasure Products Company of the Year goes to the pleasure products company "that has demonstrated constant and unwavering innovation and excellence." Prior to 2015, the award was known as the Novelty Company of the Year award. Production Company of the Year "goes to the production company that has demonstrated constant and unwavering innovation and excellence. The company’s success not only benefits their individual business but also the industry as a whole. In addition to their creative innovation, the company conducts business with high ethical standards and integrity." Internet Company of the Year"recognizes excellence, innovation and contributions made to the adult industry overall." Retailer of the Year "goes to the retailer that has demonstrated constant and unwavering innovation and excellence." In 2015 a new award, the Christian Mann Courage and Leadership Award, was added. This award is given to "a member of the adult entertainment or pleasure products community who has shown exemplary courage and leadership fighting for the rights and image of the industry." Award winners The Free Speech Coalition also presents an Award of Excellence at the Cybersocket Web Awards (won in 2010 by CorbinFisher.com) See also Artistic freedom Civil and political rights Sex workers' rights Sex-positive movement Sexual Freedom League Sexual revolution References External links Censorship in the United States Censorship of pornography Political advocacy groups in the United States Arts and media trade groups Freedom of expression organizations Organizations established in 1991 Freedom of speech in the United