Bonnie Rotten Tops Winners of Exotic Dancer Awards

LAS VEGAS—The Gentlemen's Club Expo took place August 17-20 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, drawing exhibitors with products and services related to the nightclub business as well as many top feature dancers and adult stars. Among the familiar faces were Joanna Angel, Jessa Rhodes, Skin Diamond, Lisa Ann and Belle Knox, Lea Lexis and Bonnie Rotten. Click here to see photos from the trade show floor by Hew Burney. Rotten, there to help Evil Angel founder John Stagliano showcase his company's apparel line, took home honors as Adult Movie Entertainer of the Year at the ED Awards Show. Another adult performer, Angela Sommers, was named Newcomer Entertainer of the Year. As AVN's reigning Female Performer of the Year, Rotten has been no stranger to the spotlight and thoroughly enjoyed the win. “I’m so excited that Exotic Dancer felt that I deserved this award,” Rotten said. “I put a lot of thought, time and energy into my feature act, just like I do all my projects.” Below are the winners for the Exotic Dancer Awards: Overall Gentlemen’s Club of the YearScarlett’s CabaretHallandale, Florida Club of the Year EastScoresBaltimore, Maryland Small Club of the Year EastDeja VuLexington, Kentucky Club of the Year SouthMonroe’s of Palm BeachWest Palm Beach, Florida Small Club of the Year SouthTreasure ClubAsheville, North Carolina Club of the Year CentralRick’s CabaretSan Antonio, Texas Small Club of the Year CentralYellow RoseAustin, Texas Club of the Year WestLarry Flynt’s Hustler ClubSan Francisco, California Small Club of the Year WestPlayers ClubDenver, Colorado “Feature Club” of the Year  SapphireNew York City Club Chain of the YearPenthouse Clubs General Manager of the YearBill LoveAl’s Diamond Cabaret, Reading, Pennsylvania Club Employee of the YearTusha NagapoollayTootsie’s Cabaret, Miami DJ/Emcee of the YearTony BatmanA Entertainment/PlanetPlatypus.com Exotic Dancer Hall of FameJohn GraySpearmint RhinoOverall Feature Entertainer of the Year Lacey Rain Newcomer Entertainer of the YearAngela Sommers Club Favorite Entertainer of the YearPhoenix Phires Adult Movie Entertainer of the Year Bonnie Rotten Miss ExoticDancer.com of the Year Bambu Jessica