On November 30, 2023, the eSports Awards 2023 were held in Las Vegas to honor the outstanding accomplishments of the eSports community. This yearly event honors the hard work and brilliance of people and groups that are heavily involved in the eSports industry and have greatly aided in its global expansion.
The awards presentation showcased 15 different sections that each highlighted a different facet of achievement in eSports. Global nominees were present in every category, honoring exceptional achievements and contributions within the gaming sector.
Tonight is the night to induct the #LifetimeAchievement Class of 2023! 🏆@ODEEisOG@LiquidNazgul@liquidrapha@followgrubby@KTRolsterFlash@MarcMerrill@Crimsix@MLGPuckett #EsportsAwards2023 pic.twitter.com/OyGy1jeHrp
— Esports Awards (@esportsawards) November 30, 2023
Notably, the Lifetime Achievement Class of 2023 was also inducted during the award ceremony. It included Michael O’Dell, Chris Puckett, Faze Crimsix, Tryndamere, Shane Hendrixson, Grubby, Lee Young Ho, and Victor Goossens.
The eSports Awards 2023 nominees and winners
Here are the categories, their nominees and the respective winners in the eSports wards 2023.
eSports Cosplay of the Year
- Larissa Rochefort
- LittleJem
- Kinpatsu Cosplay
- Annjelife
- Inaste
- Akemi Hogan
- Bec of Hearts
- Akemikun
Winner: Akemikun
eSports Creative of the Year
- Ovilee ‘Ovilee May’ May
- Seso
- kvindsgn (fix)
- Thorsten Denk
- Team Liquid Enigma
- Sydney Malham
Winner: Seso
eSports Creative Team of the Year
- LOUD
- Team Vitality
- G2 Esports
- Sentinels
- Team Liquid
- North Studio
- FlyQuest
- Paper Crowns
- NMBRS
Winner: Paper Crowns
Excited to share that along with my nomination, I will also be presenting the Creative Team of the Year Award at The #EsportsAwards2023 with @AustinJohnPlays!! 🏆
Tune in to their stream on Nov 30th! ✨️
Esports Awards 2023 – November 30 | Zouk – Las Vegas pic.twitter.com/H9csgXa6BT
— Annjelife ❇️ A.N.N.J. System (@Annjelife) November 28, 2023
eSports Content of the Year
- Gucci
- Valorant
- G2 Esports
- ESL
- LoL Esports
- Seth ‘Scump’ Abner
- Red Bull Gaming
- Rocket League Esports
- FURIA
- Team Liquid Valorant
- Faker: A decade of greatness
Winner: Faker: A decade of greatness
eSports Content Creator of the Year
- Juan ‘Hungrybox’ Debiedma
- LOUD
- Seth ‘Scump’ Abner
- The Score eSports
- Gaules
- S8ul eSports
- Judo Sloth
- OTK
- Last Free Nation
- Christian ‘IWDominate’ Rivera
Winner: S8ul eSports
Not just a win, but a legacy! 🇮🇳
S8UL Esports won esports content creator of the year at the Esports Awards 2023! pic.twitter.com/rEFQogmAgc
— letsgrowesports (@letsgrowesports) December 1, 2023
eSports Personality of the Year
- Seth ‘Scump’ Abner
- Ludwig Ahgren
- Gaules
- MoistCr1TiKaL
- Disguised Toast
- NOBRU
- Hector ‘H3CZ’ Rodriguez
- Mortal
- Coringa
Winner: Disguised Toast
Congratulations to our CEO @DisguisedToast for winning the 2023 Esports Personality of the Year at @esportsawards!
We’re glad the 1 mil was worth… pic.twitter.com/8qflPlZqqP— DSG (@Disguised) December 1, 2023
Streamer of the Year
- Ibai
- xQc
- Kai Cenat
- tarik
- Gaules
- QTCinderella
- Seth ‘Scump’ Abner
- Paulinho O Loko
- Rivers_GG
- FPS_Shaka
Winner: Rivers_GG
Rivers en sus agradecimientos por el premio de Streamer del Año de los 2023 ESports Awards 🖤💜 pic.twitter.com/KRb8nBkPhl
— RF 🐣 (@riversfiles) December 1, 2023
eSports Broadcast/Production Team of the Year
- ESL
- Esports Engine
- Riot Games
- BLAST
- Psyonix
Winner: ESL
eSports Commercial Partner of the Year
- Red Bull
- Logitech
- Monster
- Prime Gaming
- Gillette
- Intel
- Gucci
- Chipotle
- State Farm
Winner: Gucci
eSports Coverage Platform of the Year
- Liquipedia
- Dexerto
- Esports Insider
- HLTV
- Esports Charts
- Dot Esports
- Sports Business Journal
Winner: Esports Charts
eSports Hardware Piece of the Year
- AMD RYZEN 9 7950X
- Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed
- ASUS ROG ALLY
- Stream Deck MK.2
- Higround Keyboard
- Razer Viper Mini Signature Edition
- Samsung Odyssey OLED G8
- Corsair Xeneon Flex
Winner: Stream Deck MK.2
eSports Publisher of the Year
- Riot Games
- Mobile Legends
- Supercell
- Pokemon
- Valve
- Psyonix
- EA
Winner: Riot Games
eSports Supporting Service of the Year
- Character Select Agency
- ESG Law
- GRID
- Evolved Talent
- Esports Engine
- OP.GG
- Paper Crowns
- Bad Moon Talent
- New LVL Recruiting
- Prodigy Agency
Winner: Prodigy Agency
eSports Game of the Year
- VALORANT
- League of Legends
- CS:GO
- Rocket League
- Call of Duty
- Mobile Legends
- PUBG Mobile
- Dota 2
- Fortnite
Winner: VALORANT
In other news: Valorant has won the award for Esports Game of the Year at the 2023 Esports Awards. pic.twitter.com/ePccSJW2tV
— Nothing Post (@TheNothingPost) December 1, 2023
eSports Mobile Game of the Year
- PUBG Mobile
- Mobile Legends
- Brawl Stars
- Arena of Valor
- Call of Duty Mobile
- Free Fire
- Honor of Kings
- Clash Royale
- Pokemon UNITE
Winner: Mobile Legends
eSports Organization of the Year
- Team Vitality
- LOUD
- Team Liquid
- G2 Esports
- Gen.G Esports
- Karmine Corp
- Moist Esports
- 100 Thieves
- OpTic Gaming
- NAVI
- NRG
Winner: Team Vitality
eSports Coach of the Year
- Danny “Zonic” Sorensen
- Victor “Ferra” Francal
- Christine “Potter” Chi
- Ehsan “DREAL” Javed
- Igor “igoorctg” Santos
- Renzo “Renzo” Oemrawsingh
- Jan “Swani” Muller
- Aske “Cy-” Larsen
- Yoon “Homme” Sung-young
Winner: Christine “Potter” Chi
eSports Breakthrough Player of the Year
- Alexis “Zen” Bernier
- Max “Demon1” Mazanov
- Thomas “Scrappy” Ernst
- Kim “D0NGHAK” Min-sung
- Kim “Peyz” Su-hwan
- Anders “Vejrgang” Vejrgang
- Martin “Yike” Sundelin
Winner: Max “Demon1” Mazanov
🎖️ O @Demon1___ foi eleito o Jogador Revelação do Ano no Esports Awards 2023. pic.twitter.com/sseJGMAuGL
— VCT ATUALIZADO (@VCTBRatualizado) November 30, 2023
eSports Controller Player of the Year
- Alexis “Zen” Bernier
- Paco “HyDra” Rusiewiez
- Zain “Zain” Naghmi
- Matthew “KiSMET” Tinsley
- Mashita “acola” Hayato
- Amjad “AngryBird” Al-Shalabi
- Finlay “Rise” Ferguson
- Jack “ApparentlyJack” Benton
- Arslan “Arslan Ash” Siddique
- Phillip “ImperialHal” Dosen
Winner: Paco “HyDra” Rusiewiez
BREAKING: @HyDrAnml has won 2023 Esports Controller Player of the Year at the @esportsawards 🏆 pic.twitter.com/3Voayvm2bM
— CDL Intel (@intelCDL) December 1, 2023
eSports Mobile Player of the Year
- Mohamed “Mohamed Light” Tarek
- Frederic “Bennyqt” Gonzales
- Gaku “Gaku” Mukai
- Erik “Joker” Granström
- Burenbayar “TOP” Altangerel
- Tensai “Tensai”
- Peng “Fly” Yunfei
Winner: Mohamed “Mohamed Light” Tarek
eSports Colour Caster of the Year
- Marc “Caedrel” Robert Lamont
- Dan “Gaskin” Gaskin
- Josh “Sideshow” Wilkinson
- John “JohnnyBoi_i” MacDonald
- Mohan “Launders” Govindasamy
- Thomas “Chance” Ashworth
- Ioannis “Fogged” Loucas
- Dominik “Lacoste” Stipic
- Chad “Spunj” Burchill
- Michael “Hypoc” Robins
Winner: Dan “Gaskin” Gaskin
eSports Desk Analyst of the Year
- Mimi “aEvilCat” Wermcrantz
- Tyler “Tbates” Bates
- Barento “Raz” Mohammed
- Alyssa “Allycxt” Parker
- Anthony “NAMELESS” Wheeler
- Mira “Ephey” Riad
- Alex “Mauisnake” Ellenberg
- Kale “Genome” Morton
- Mathieu “Maniac” Quiquerez
Winner: Mimi “aEvilCat” Wermcrantz
eSports Host of the Year
- Alex “GoldenBoy” Mendez
- Eefje “Sjokz” Depoortere
- Freya “Freya” Spiers
- Sean “Stax” Stackhouse
- Caleb “WavePunk” Simmons
- Yinsu “Yinsu” Collins
- Chris Puckett
- Jorien “Sheever” van der Heijden
- Lottie Van-Praag
- Ana Xisdê
- James “Dash” Patterson
Winner: Caleb “WavePunk” Simmon
With one more event behind us including ‘The Golden Joystick Awards’, fans now await one of the biggest awards shows in gaming, ‘The Game Awards’.