The Esports Awards has revealed the finalists for this year’s pro and on air categories which are dedicated to celebrating top class talent from across the esports industry. Named during the 5th Spotlight Show of the year hosted by Gabriella ‘LeTigress’ Devia-Allen, Chris ‘Montecristo’ Mykles & Thom F. Badinger, this year’s nominees include the likes of 100 Thieves, Clayster, Sjokz, Team Liquid and MortaL. This year’s Esports Awards will be officially taking place virtually on Saturday 21st November as part of the Esports Assemble in partnership with Esports Insider.
The Esports Awards has also welcomed Co-CEO of ESL Gaming Craig ‘Torbull’ Levine and esports veteran journalist Richard Lewis as the newest inductees for the Lifetime Achievement Award. Richard Lewis has cemented himself as one of the most renowned esports journalists in the world with two Esports Awards Journalist of The Year awards under his belt. Craig ‘Torbull’ Levine is a true industry veteran with over 20+ years in the gaming and esports industry. Starting out as a CS:GO player in the first days of competitive gaming, Levine went onto co-found the industry leading anti-cheat platform ESEA and now co-leads the helm at the world’s biggest esport company, ESL Gaming. Craig ‘Torbull’ Levine and Richard Lewis join street fighting legend Daigo Umehara and esports pioneer Johnathan ‘Fatal1ty’ Wendel as members of the award.
The full list of 2020 Esports Awards Pro and On Air finalists are:
Esports Coach Of The Year
- Zews (EG)
- Rambo (Dallas)
- Tow B (Big Clan)
- Grabbz (G2)
- Crusty (San Fran)
- Zefa (Damwon)
- Heen (Team Secret)
- Chrome (Spacestation Gaming)
- Lycan (Spacestation Gaming)
- Luo “Bsyy” Sheng
Esports Console Player Of The Year In Partnership With Scuf Gaming
- Clayster
- Shotzzy
- Tekkz
- Crimsix
- Sypical
- Jknaps
- Fairy Peak!
- Msdossary
Esports Console Rookie Of The Year In Partnership With Scuf Gaming
- Shotzzy
- Firstkiller
- Zezinho
- Illey
- Joreuz
- Owakening
Esports Mobile Player Of The Year
- Fly
- Luxxy
- Nobru
- Surgical Goblin
- Mortal
- Zuxxy
- Iferg
Esports Organisation Of The Year
- G2 Esports
- NRG
- Team Liquid
- Envy
- Spacestation
- Cloud 9
- 100 Thieves
- TSM
Esports PC Player Of The Year
- ZywOo
- Knight
- Caps
- Matumbaman
- David Tonizza
- Benjyfishy
- Rampy
- Bugha
- Striker
- Sinatraa
- Nisha
- Canadian
Esports PC Rookie Of The Year In Association With Matrix Keyboards
- Sinatraa
- Wardell
- Tactical
- Keria
- Spica
- Fultz
Esports Team Of The Year
- Dallas Empire (CDL)
- Top Esports (LPL)
- Vitality (CS:GO)
- G2 Esports (LEC)
- Spacestation Gaming (Rocket League)
- Spacestation Gaming (R6)
- Team Secret (Dota2)
- Damwon (LCK)
- Sf Shock (Overwatch)
- Shanghai Dragons (Overwatch)
Esports Analyst Of The Year
- Spunj
- Ls
- Froskurinn
- Fogged
- Nameless
- Wolf
- Jacob “Pimp” Winneche
- Reinforce
- Velly
Esports Caster Of The Year (Colour)
- Merk
- Froskurinn
- Vedius
- Ls
- Moses
- Launders
- Chance
- Kixstar
- Fogged
- Henryg
Esports Caster Of The Year (Play By Play)
- Uber
- Maven
- Captain Flowers
- Quickshot
- Drakos
- Ibai
- Anders
- Semmler
- Odpixel
Esports Host Of The Year
- Ana Xisde
- Chris Puckett
- Sjokz
- Machine
- Frankie Ward
- Sheever
- Lottie Van-Praag
- Soe Gschwind
- Dash
- Goldenboy
“I am so excited to announce that we are officially going digital. In such uncertain times it’s an honour to be able to create something that celebrates and recognises those who are going above and beyond in the esports industry. We have so many exciting plans for the ceremony and we couldn’t have made it happen without the support of our partners and community.” said Michael Ashford, Managing Director, Esports Awards.
The Esports Awards is also pleased to announce a multitude of partnerships for the year’s ceremony. Matrix Keyboards and RESPAWN Products are introduced as new partners for the event and eBeatz return after a successful partnership in 2019.
The Esports Awards is part of the Esports Assemble, four days of the finest events and insights from industry figures from the 18th to 21st November. The collection of events which include ESI Digital Winter, Esports Awards Expo, and the Esports Awards will play host to unparalleled esports content, networking, and celebration.
The Esports Awards Expo will bring a weekend of best in class events programming featuring summits, speakers and networking with the biggest brands in the world. The events will take place on a purpose built platform with VOD’s available around the clock allowing global connectivity. Attendees will get access to industry leading brand showcases, extensive talks on the main stage, networking lounge and weekend watchalongs of the Esports Awards broadcasts.
Tickets for Esports Assemble are available now at Esports Awards and Esports Insider and will start at £75. For a limited time only use code ‘ESPORTSASSEMBLE’ for 20% off.
Voting for all Esports Awards categories are open now. For more information on how to vote head to www.esportsawards.com
All the Esports Awards’ Spotlight Shows can be found: https://m.twitch.tv/esportsawards/profile
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