The Strippys were created to celebrate excellence in the Arizona burlesque community and everyone who makes it so amazing both on and off stage.

The categories for the Strippy Awards are:

- AZ Burlesque Producer of the Year
- AZ Burlesque Performer of the Year
- AZ Burlesque Production of the Year
- AZ Burlesque Troupe of the Year
- AZ Burlesque Studio of the Year
- AZ Burlesque Emcee of the Year
- AZ Burlesque Kitten of the Year
- AZ Burlesque Staff of the Year
- AZ Burlesque Visual Artist of the Year