Erika Icon WINS WIA Woman of the Year
(Los Angeles, CA) The second time was the charm—after being nominated twice for WIA Woman of the Year from the XBIZ Exec Awards, top adult public relations firm The Rub PR’s owner and publicist Erika Icon won the coveted award.
The 2026 XBIZ Honors took place at the Kimpton Everly Hotel’s Nichols Ballroom, complete with a red carpet and a packed house. Many categories were announced throughout the evening, but the WIA Woman of the Year was among the last. Some of the industry’s biggest movers and shakers were up for the award, and Erika Icon was surprised when her name was called as the winner. She thanked XBIZ and her clients, including ProDx Health, who won Emerging Brand of the Year right before her.
“Halfway through, I forgot my speech. Most of my wins are on screen, and I didn’t think I’d win. I’ve been in the industry for 20 years, and I’m so thankful for the recognition. As a publicist (or any behind-the-scenes person), people forget how much you do for them, so it’s amazing to be recognized. And I’ve always wanted an XBIZ Award, which I can now take off the bucket list,” says Erika Icon, Owner and Publicist.
A complete list of winners can be found at xbiz.com/news/295265/2026-xbiz-honors-salutes-resilience-across-the-online-adult-industry.
To learn more about The Rub PR’s award-winning services and incredible client roster, visit their website at therubpr.com. Look for the site to relaunch in February.
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