LOS ANGELES — Adella Curry, Director at Forward Approach Marketing (ForwardApproachMarketing.com), has been nominated for Outstanding Marketing Maven at the 2026 AVN O Awards, recognizing nearly three decades of transformative marketing and PR leadership in the adult industry.

Curry’s nomination reflects a career defined by longevity, innovation, and results. For almost 30 years, she has helped shape the public voices of some of the industry’s most respected and influential brands—many of which are also nominees this year, including Motorbunny, Wicked Sensual Care, The Pleasure Chest, and Starship Enterprises. The overlap is no coincidence.

“This nomination means a great deal to me because it reflects the relationships, trust, and collaboration that make this industry so special,” said Curry. “I’ve spent my career helping adult brands tell their stories with integrity and pride, and I’m honored to be recognized alongside so many incredible clients and colleagues. This recognition belongs as much to the team as it does to me. I’m incredibly proud of the smart, passionate PR and marketing professionals at Forward Approach and thankful to the clients who allow us to do meaningful, lasting work together.”

Known for strategic clarity, trusted media relationships, and a deeply collaborative leadership style, Curry has built marketing campaigns for decades that don’t just earn headlines—they build credibility, visibility, and staying power for adult brands navigating an increasingly complex cultural landscape. Curry and her team have become masters of driving traffic through thoughtful SEO, google advertising, email marketing, event marketing, and PR for the adult industry.

The AVN O Awards celebrate excellence across sexual wellness, retail, advocacy, and innovation. Voting is open daily at https://avn.com/oawards through January 20.

The Awards Ceremony is scheduled for Jan. 21 during the Adult Novelty Expo (ANE) at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.