2023 VALORANT EMEA Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Esports

The inaugural edition of the VALORANT EMEA Awards has concluded, spotlighting the brightest stars in the VALORANT community.

From top-tier players and content creators to cosplayers and organizers, the awards ceremony honored those who have significantly contributed to making the VALORANT EMEA year extraordinary.

The awards, a mixture of selections by Rioters, talent, and community votes, saw overwhelming participation, reflecting the VALORANT community’s commitment to recognizing excellence. This collaborative approach underlines the inclusive and diverse nature of the VALORANT ecosystem.

Celebrating Game Changers and Rising Stars

• Game Changers Rising Stars & Graduates:
  
  
  • Aleyna “Vania” Keskin (BBL Queens)
  • Yağmur “Smurfette” Gündüz (FUT Female)
  • Michaela “mimi” Lintrup (G2 Gozen)

These exceptional players, who competed in Challengers this year, have demonstrated remarkable skill and are poised to make significant strides in their professional careers.

• Challengers Rising Stars:
  
  • Georgio “Keiko” Sanassy (Team Liquid)
  • Benjy “benjyfishy” Fish (Team Heretics)
  • Mert “Wo0t” Alkan (Team Heretics)

Their talent and consistent performance in Challengers have rightfully earned them a spot in VCT EMEA next year, with Wo0t expressing gratitude and benjyfishy acknowledging the support that led to his rapid rise.

Tournament Triumphs

• Ascension Tournament Winners – Gentle Mates:
  
  
  • Beyazit “beyAz” Körpe
  • Jonathan “TakaS” Paupard
  • Nathan “nataNk” Bocqueho, and more

Their incredible lower bracket run and ultimate victory in the Grand Final against Apeks solidified their deserving place in VCT EMEA.

Game Changers Tournament Winners – BBL Queens:

• • Aleyna “Vania” Keskin
  • Nur “eva” Çakır
  • Gülce Eda “Wens” Sürmeli, and more

BBL Queens’ dramatic victory in Stage 3 against Acend Rising showcased their resilience and strategic prowess.

VCT Tournament Winners – Team Liquid:

• • Igor “Redgar” Vlasov
  • Dom “soulcas” Sulcas
  • Elias “Jamppi” Olkkonen, and more

Their impressive run defeating top teams including the undefeated Fnatic highlighted their skill and determination.

Celebrating Community and Creativity

• Best Community Watch Party:
  
  • Fnatic LOCK//IN – Saturday 4th March 2023

Held in London, the event brought together fans for an unforgettable experience, featuring a historic comeback by Fnatic on Icebox.

• Cosplayer, Entertainer & Breakthrough Creator of the Year:
  
  • Cosplayer: Farbenfuchs
  • Entertainer: Kuba
  • Breakthrough Creator: Hellian

Each awardee has uniquely contributed to the VALORANT community, from Farbenfuchs’ stunning cosplays to Kuba’s engaging content and Hellian’s consistent, high-quality streams.

Grassroots Rising Stars

Recognizing upcoming talents like Christina ‘Chrissy’ Krasnov and Dağhan ‘Da1mon’ Eryılmaz, these awards underscore the potential of new players in shaping the future of VALORANT esports.

As we celebrate the achievements of the 2023 VALORANT EMEA Awards winners, the community eagerly anticipates the continued growth and evolution of these talented individuals.

Their contributions not only enrich the VALORANT scene but also inspire aspiring players and creators worldwide.

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