Los Angeles, CA – Premier adult industry PR firm ThePRSMGroup announced their first-time sponsorship of the 2016 Transgender Erotica Awards.

“I’m so thrilled to be a sponsor for this year’s Transgender Erotica Awards,” said ThePRSMGroup CEO Kelly Shibari. “The adult industry has always been at the forefront of showcasing the sexuality of diverse communities; so often, the work of those in niches have resulted in mainstream media picking up trends popularized in adult entertainment. The trans community is no exception – their vocal insistence to be accepted, and their extremely sex-positive performances, and the commitment by each performer to their brand, is exactly why they should be celebrated. ThePRSMGroup honors all of the trans performers and companies who support their work, and we look forward to celebrating with all of the winners in March.”

“I’ve been a huge fan of Kelly’s for years so having her support something that we do is awesome as she brings so much to everything she’s involved in,” added Grooby owner Steven Grooby.  “I think many people in the adult industry are appreciating that trans performers and trans erotica are an integral part of the industry and are finding more places to work together.  Having someone like Kelly Shibari sponsoring and involved with these awards just helps promote that so I thank her very much.”

During her eight years in the adult entertainment industry as a much-sought-after performer, Kelly Shibari’s accolades are well-documented. Named 2015’s “Person of the Year” by The Sexposé, she has parlayed her experience and network in the industry into the successful PR and Marketing firm ThePRSMGroup; in addition to representing clients in the adult entertainment, sexuality, and novelty fields, Kelly has also been a brand ambassador for several pleasure products companies, and was featured as the cover model for online retailer SheVibe’s September 2014 issue. She is currently a contributing columnist for the novelty industry publication Storerotica. For more information, visit http://ThePRSMGroup.com, http://Twitter.com/KellyShibari, and http://Facebook.com/KellyShibari.

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 on Sunday, and the official After Party on Monday. Visit www.theteashow.com for more information.

Media inquiries can be directed to kristel@grooby.com.

The 2016 Transgender Erotica Awards will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at the Avalon in Hollywood, CA. The official After Party will be held on Monday, March 7, 2016 at the Avalon’s connecting property, the Bardot.

About Kelly Shibari:

From her background in design and construction in mainstream film and television production, to having performed in front of the camera as the sexually charged figurehead for chubby Asian girls everywhere, Kelly Shibari is a stereotype-breaking tour-de-force. During her 8 years in the adult entertainment industry as a much-sought-after performer, Kelly’s accolades are well-documented: named 2013 & 2014 BBW Performer of the Year at EXXXOTICA’s fan-based awards, The Fannys, and BBW Performer of the Year at the 2015 Inked Awards, Kelly was also named Best BBW Performer at the 2013 & 2014 NightMoves Awards, who also bestowed upon her several Best BBW Release awards. She is also the recipient of two Feminist Porn Awards and an XBIZ Award, and has the distinct honor of having been the only plus size Fleshlight Girl in the company’s history. Kelly appears in the Rammstein music video forMein Land, hand-selected by iconic director Jonas Akerlund to appear as the only plus-sized model in the video. She can also be seen in the series finale of the FX series Sons of Anarchy. The co-director, writer, and host for Guide to Wicked Sex: Plus Size, Kelly is also the only plus size model ever to appear in Penthouse Magazine’s popular offshoot, Penthouse Forum (June 2014) as well as its flagship publication, Penthouse (January 2016). Named 2015’s “Person of the Year” by The Sexposé, Kelly has parlayed her experience and network in the industry into the successful PR and Marketing firm ThePRSMGroup; in addition to representing clients in the adult entertainment, sexuality, and novelty fields, Kelly has also been a brand ambassador for several pleasure products companies, and was featured as the cover model for online retailer SheVibe’s September 2014 issue. She is currently a contributing columnist for the novelty industry publication Storerotica. For more information, visit http://ThePRSMGroup.com, http://Twitter.com/KellyShibari, and http://Facebook.com/KellyShibari.