Valorant, Mobile Legends, S8UL Shine At 2024 Esports Awards In Riyadh: Check Out Full List Of Winners
S8UL Esports became the first Indian Esports organisation to secure the title of Esports Content Group of the Year for three times in a row.
The Esports Awards 2024, held in collaboration with the Esports World Cup, took place in Riyadh on August 24. This event, the first of its kind under the new partnership, was marred by controversy early on, with several panellists stepping down following the announcement of the collaboration. Despite this rocky start, the ceremony proceeded to honour outstanding achievements in the esports industry.
One of the evening's highlights was Valorant winning the prestigious Esports Game of the Year award, while Mobile Legends: Bang Bang was recognised as the Esports Mobile Game of the Year. These titles are just a few among many awarded during the event, which celebrated the dynamic and rapidly growing esports community.
Major Winners and Nominees
Streamer of the Year was awarded to Samantha 'Rivers' Rivera Trevino, who triumphed over other notable personalities such as Nicholas 'Jynxzi' Stewart and Kai Cenat. Her win underscores her influence and impact in the streaming world.
In the Esports Personality of the Year category, Seth 'Scump' Abner took home the top honour, outshining competitors like Jeremy 'DisguisedToast' Wang and Tarik 'Tarik' Çelik. The community clearly recognised Scump's longstanding contribution to the esports scene.
S8UL Esports secured the title of Esports Content Group of the Year, besting other strong contenders like G2 Esports and Offline TV. This victory highlights S8UL's innovative content and its connection with the audience.
Riot Games dominated the evening, with Valorant winning Esports Game of the Year, and Riot Games itself being named Esports Publisher of the Year. Riot's continued investment in and development of esports has clearly paid off, with both critical and popular acclaim.
Other notable awards include Esports Commercial Partner of the Year, which went to Red Bull for its extensive involvement in esports sponsorships, and Esports Creative Team of the Year, claimed by Team Liquid for its exceptional content and branding efforts.
The Esports Content of the Year award was won by League of Legends' "GODS" featuring NewJeans, further cementing the game's legacy in the industry.
Rounding out the list, Stanislav 'Malr1ne' Potorak from Team Falcons was named Esports Breakthrough Player of the Year, while Jacob 'Pimp' Winneche took home the award for Esports Analyst of the Year.
Lifetime Achievement Award
A special Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Jens Hilgers for his influential work with ESL and G2 Esports. His contributions have left a lasting mark on the esports industry, earning him this prestigious recognition.
The first phase of the Esports Awards 2024 in Riyadh has set a high bar, and excitement is building for the second phase, which will take place in London. As the esports industry continues to grow, events like these play a crucial role in celebrating the talent and dedication of those involved.
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