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<p> Doc Johnson&rsquo;s own Chad Braverman and Scott Watkins were recognized at the 2015 XBiz Executive Awards show, honored with the Senior Leadership Award and Progressive Leadership Award, respectively.</p> <p> The 2015 XBIZ Executive Awards &nbsp;ceremony was held at a special XBiz 360&nbsp;executive dinner event in the penthouse of Hollywood&rsquo;s chic Andaz Hotel on January 14. The event celebrates individuals who have achieved outstanding success while acting as a driving force in the adult industry.</p> <p> Scott Watkins, Doc Johnson&rsquo;s vice president of sales and marketing, said in his acceptance speech, &ldquo;I just want to thank everyone here. You guys are all friends, so I&rsquo;m truly honored to be recognized by my fellow colleagues that I respect so much. I want to thank the entire Doc Johnson team.&rdquo;</p> <p> <img align="left" alt="Doc Johnsons own Chad Braverman and Ron Braverman" src="http://www.docjohnson.com/djnews/xbiz360execawards_011615a.jpg" style="padding:20px;" />The Senior Leadership Award was among the event&rsquo;s highlights, with Doc Johnson founder Ron Braverman making a surprise appearance from behind the XBIZ Exec Awards stage to offer a special introduction for his son.</p> <p> &ldquo;When I was asked to be here I realized the real affirmation is giving this award to my son &ndash; to know that he is being recognized. Chad is really the face of the modern-day Doc Johnson. As many of said over the years, the packaging, the branding, the line are really the face of Chad.&rdquo;</p> <p> In his acceptance speech, Doc Johnson COO Chad Braverman said, &ldquo;I grew up in this industry with a lot of the people in this room tonight. Watching the adversity that my father faced along with the other pioneers of this industry instilled a lot in me, to work hard and take this company into the future. It&rsquo;s something that&#39;s near and dear to my heart and I will continue to fight hard for it.&rdquo;</p>