 The awards first started for films reviewed in 1994 and just eleven categories, as of 2009, the 15th year, they present in over thirty categories.Originated by "Adam Gay Video Directory" editor Dave Kinnick and backed by the in-house review staff, these awards were announced for the years 1989 to 1994.Kinnick had a monthly "Video Review" column in "Advocate Men Magazine"; the results were posted in his column each May from 1989 through 1993.