CYBERSPACE/January 18th 2012 – Wasteland, the internet’s very first and largest BDSM web and mobile site, has taken home the XBIZ Award for Specialty/Alternative  Site of the Year. The winners of the 2012 XBIZ Awards were announced at a gala ceremony at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The 10th anniversary  show honored the most outstanding achievements across every industry sector during the past year with more than 140 award categories.

“We are thrilled at winning the XBIZ Specialty/Alternative Site of the Year Award at this year’s show,” says Colin Rowntree, founder and CEO of Wasteland. Having been  operating Wasteland since 1994, we take great pride in our knack at thinking and shooting “outside the box” and are delighted that our work resonates with our  members, fans and followers.”

Wasteland.com has been featured by HBO, Wired and the BBC, and has won dozens of industry awards. Wasteland’s “sister site”, Sssh.com, presents erotica for women and couples from a woman’s point of view, and has been featured in Time Magazine, Newsweek and the recently published book, A Billion Wicked Thoughts. Colin Rowntree, founder of Wasteland, was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame Founders Division in 2011.

Wasteland Founder Inducted to AVN Hall Of Fame - Founders Branch

CHATSWORTH, Calif.—AVN Media Network has announced the 2011 class of inductees into the AVN Awards Hall of Fame – Founders Branch, including Wasteland founder, Colin Rowntree. “I am honored and delighted at being inducted into the Internet Founders Branch of the AVN Hall of Fame,” said Rowntree, whose Wasteland.com site is widely considered the premier fetish site on the internet.

“Since starting Wasteland.com in 1994, I’ve seen the adult entertainment industry develop and change dramatically and have truly enjoyed being an active part in its metamorphosis, being a mentor to many coming into the industry over the years, and striving to provide a positive example of artistic and ethical practices. My gracious thanks to AVN for this wonderful recognition.” 

This year’s honorees for the AVN Awards Hall of Fame – Founders Branch will be recognized during the ceremony, set for Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at the Palms Casino and Resort in Las Vegas. For more information, visit AVNAwards.com.

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