Riot Wins Esports Awards GOTY 2023

Riot Won Game of the Year at the 2023 Esports Awards

In the wake of a highly successful 2023, Valorant, League of Legends and Riot Games emerged as the indisputable champions at the Esports Awards, securing a total of seven trophies across various categories, celebrating players, organizations, and talents.

For Riot Games, 2023 was a monumental year, marked by the inaugural season of VCT's Partnered system, a huge boost to Valorant’s Esports scene. While the journey had its share of challenges, the highs were plentiful. The same narrative echoed in the realm of LoL Esports, adding another layer to Riot's triumphant year.

On the prestigious night of the Esports Awards ceremony, Riot clinched three significant awards. Riot Games secured the spotlight with awards for Esports Content of the Year, Esports Publisher of the Year, and the ultimate crown, Esports Game of the Year.

Individual professionals from the Valorant community were awarded prizes as well! Evil Geniuses' Max "Demon1" Mazanov and Christine "Potter" Chi emerged as winners in their respective categories—Esports Breakthrough Player of the Year and Esports Coach of the Year—following their outstanding performances during the Champions event.

The celebration continued with VCT analyst Mimi "aEvilCat" Wermcrantz, a familiar face for Valorant fans who followed VCT Americas, Masters, and Champions over the past few years. Mimi secured the title of Esports Desk Analyst of the Year for boosting the depth of talent within the Valorant analyst tables.

As Valorant took its well-deserved spotlight, League of Legends (LoL) stepped into the limelight as well. T1, representing LoL, claimed the title of Esports Team of the Year, following a historic fourth Worlds win for the organization and the legendary Faker. Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok, who had a stellar 2023, added another feather to his cap by winning the coveted title of Esports PC Player of the Year.

In total, Riot Games, individuals, and organizations associated with Valorant and LoL bagged an impressive eight awards. The complete list of awards includes:

• Esports Publisher of the Year – Riot Games
• Esports Game of the Year – Valorant
• Esports Content of the Year – Faker: A Decade of Greatness
• Esports Team of the Year – T1 League of Legends
• Esports PC Player of the Year – Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok
• Esports Breakthrough Player of the Year – Max "Demon1" Mazanov
• Esports Coach of the Year – Christine "Potter" Chi
• Esports Desk Analyst of the Year – Mimi "aEvilCat" Wermcrantz

The Esports Awards 2023 stand as a testament to the outstanding contributions and achievements of the Valorant and LoL communities, affirming Riot Games' position as a powerhouse in the esports industry. As the curtains close on 2023, the triumphs and recognitions set the stage for an even more exhilarating year ahead.

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