The Judging Process

Criteria

At SXWA, we believe in fostering innovation, creativity, and impact in the field of intimate wellness.

Here's what our judges will be looking for:

  • We value creativity as a catalyst for change and innovation. Submissions that demonstrate originality, outside-the-box thinking, and novel approaches to addressing challenges in the wellness industry will be highly regarded.

  • We're interested in the real-world impact of your work. Judges will evaluate the outcomes of your efforts, looking for evidence of meaningful change, positive influence, and measurable results. Feel free to include testimonials, social performance indicatiors, sales figures, and other indicators of impact.

  • We value submissions that demonstrate a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals in their journey towards sexual wellness.

  • We understand that the wellness industry is evolving rapidly, and meaningful change doesn't always fit neatly into predefined categories. We welcome submissions that challenge the status quo, promote diversity and inclusion, and push the boundaries of what's possible. Don’t fit neatly in a category? Send us an email and we can further advise you.

Timeline

  • Early Bird Discount: June 1st - August 15, 2024

    General Entries: August 16 - November 1, 2024

  • November 2024. Our judges review all submissions and prepare a list of finalists. These finalists are then submitted for final grading where they can win bronze, silver or gold from the judges, and are also eligible for our Community Choice award which opens up polling to the public.

  • All finalists announced December 2, 2024 & votes open for Community Choice Award

    Community Choice & Category Winners Announced January 7, 2025

The Judges

Get your brand in the hands and hearts of industry experts, design aficionados, sex therapists, wellness icons, journalists, doctors, and sexual health champions who will be joining us as judges for this year's awards. Our esteemed panel of judges bring their expertise, passion, and dedication to the table to evaluate submissions and celebrate excellence in the field.

Meet Our 2024 Judges

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  • Dr. Tara is a Kinsey-certified sexologist, a tenured professor of sexual and relational communication at California State University, Fullerton, the author of 'Sexual Communication: Research in Action,' an award-winning sex researcher, TEDx speaker, host of the Luvbites by Dr. Tara podcast, and a Los Angeles-based sex and relationship coach. She is also the top sex educator on TikTok and the TV host and resident sex expert on the popular British dating show, Celebs Go Dating.

  • Dr. Shannon Chavez is a renowned clinical psychologist and AASECT Certified Sex Therapist in California. She specializes in integrating behavioral health and holistic wellness in her approach to sexual health. With over a decade of experience, she is dedicated to helping individuals achieve mental, emotional, and physical health through innovative, evidence-based therapies.

  • Dr. Joy is a Marriage & Family Therapist, Clinical Sexologist, Author, and Keynote Speaker. A passionate advocate her groundbreaking work with the BIPOC and LGBQT+ communities has been celebrated by media such as Goop, Essence, Well& Good, Huffington Post, NBC and more. In a society which strongly enforces codes of behavior regarding sexual orientation and gender identity Joy’s groundbreaking work as a polyamorous, sex-positive therapist and media personality, provides a safe space for others to honor and accept themselves.

  • Dr. Justin Dubin is a Urologist who specializes in Men's Health including sexual medicine and male infertility at Memorial Healthcare System in South Florida. Dr. Dubin is passionate about men’s health and education with the goal of improving both the lives of men and their partners. He has published multiple papers on both male infertility and sexual health, has been quoted in the NY Times, Insider, GQ, The Cut, USA Today, and Men’s Health and is the current co-host of the men’s health podcast Man Up: A Doctor’s Guide to Men’s Health through which he hopes to destigmatize men's health topics and motivate men to improve their overall lives.

  • Madeline Eve is a healer and intimacy guide. Madeline studied Alchemical Energy Healing privately under a Shaman for over 7 years, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Elon University. She has extensive experience in mindset reprogramming, tantric therapy, somatic healing, and trauma safety. Her work with individuals and couples helps them access more pleasure within themselves and in their relationships, challenge limiting beliefs about self-worth, sex, and relationships, and access deep fulfillment within themselves.

  • Dr. Alexandra Dubinskaya, MD, FACOG, IF, NCMP is a Urogynecologist and Sexual Medicine specialist. She caters to patients seeking expert care for issues ranging from urinary incontinence to pelvic organ prolapse, UTIs to interstitial cystitis, vestibulodynia to sexual dysfunction. Dr. Dubinskaya harmoniously blends her vast expertise in urogynecology, female pelvic medicine, reconstructive surgery, sexual health, and menopause to offer a holistic care paradigm that truly celebrates and nurtures women. Dr. Dubinskaya is globally recognized and serves as the chairperson of the Communication Committee for the International Society of Sexual Medicine.

  • Cady Moore (she/her) is an AASECT-certified sexuality educator and coach who empowers people to live their most pleasurable lives. She is dedicated to perpetuating healthy and positive messages about sexuality and self-worth, and she specializes in vulvovaginal wellness, menstrual health, pleasure exploration and communication, and non-monogamous dating and relationships. For nearly a decade, Cady has been teaching groups of all ages and from a variety of backgrounds. Cady spends her free time reading fantasy novels, painting, and caring for her ball python named Lilith, two cats, and 92 plants (and counting). Follow Cady at @ageofsexploration.

  • Dr. Jon (he/him) is a board-certified family medicine physician who has been in practice for 8 years. He works on the south side Chicago, at a clinic that is focused around delivering accessible patient-centered care to patients in their communities. On tiktok and instagram, he is known as @thatgaydoctor, and creates content centered around sexual and LGBTQ health, and communication strategies to use in visits with medical providers. He tries to spread the message that doctors are people too, in the hopes that patients feel more comfortable sharing about sensitive topics during their visits. 

  • Dr. Nazanin Moali, a distinguished clinical psychologist and acclaimed host of the Sexology Podcast, operates a thriving private practice in Los Angeles. Specializing in enhancing sexual experiences and deepening connections for couples and individuals, she is recognized for her expertise in sexual health and relationships. Dr. Moali provides evidence-based interventions and compassionate support to her clients.

  • Lisa M. Valle, D.O., FACOG, ABIHM is a board certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and has been in practice for over 19 years. Her integrative medicine practice solely focuses on caring for women with female sexual concerns. Her emphasis has been on concerns such as: pelvic & vulvovaginal pain disorders, loss/decreased libido, inability/difficulty achieving orgasm, arousal disorders, and various vulvovaginal disorders. She is a member of the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health (ISSWSH), the International Society for Sexual Medicine (ISSM) and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists.

  • Mira is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT), and Certified Sex Therapist (CST). Her graduate research focused on the intersection between embodiment and erotic intelligence and led her to pursue a PhD in Human Sexuality from the California Institute of Integral Studies. During her fellowship, Mira studied sexual functions and pleasure, analyzing data on sexual pleasure, performance, and empowerment across diverse gender identity groups. Her dissertation interest is in understanding access to higher education for LGBTQIA+ students. 


    Mira is a member of The American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) and the
    American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). Mira’s writing has been published in the American Journal of Dance Therapy and Body, Movement, and Dance in Psychotherapy: An International Journal for Theory, Research, and Practice. Mira uses a contemplative, body-centered, and socially just therapeutic approach in clinical practice. She offers a safe space to develop self-authorship and, differentiation in intimate relationships.

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