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THE SCHOLARS, FOUNDED BY THE ESPORTS AWARDS, PARTNERS WITH TEAM LIQUID
- Team Liquid have teamed up with the Scholars to present the Good in Gaming Award, recognising those who advance diversity and inclusivity in collegiate gaming
- The Scholars are set to take place across November 27-28th at Worlds Resort Las Vegas, just days before the Esports Awards
- Voting is now open until November 20th at scholarsawards.com/vote
LAS VEGAS, NV (Nov. 7th, 2023) – The Scholars, the world's premier collegiate gaming symposium created by the team behind the Esports Awards, proudly announces the launch of the 'Good in Gaming Award', presented in collaboration with Team Liquid.
The prestigious award aims to recognise an exceptional individual or organisation that, over the past year, has demonstrated commendable efforts in promoting diversity and inclusivity within the collegiate gaming community. The deserving recipient will embody the following criteria:
- Championing inclusivity – enhancing the representation of underrepresented groups, creating inclusive spaces, and cultivating programs that encourage diverse participation.
- Amplifying diverse voices – actively working to elevate diverse stories and voices within the collegiate gaming community. Efforts include showcasing diverse talent in broadcasts, hosting events celebrating diversity, and collaborating with underrepresented communities to ensure their voices are heard and valued.
- Developing inclusive practices – playing a pivotal role in developing and implementing progressive policies and practices leading to increased diversity and inclusivity within the collegiate gaming ecosystem.
The nominees are:
- Cxmmunity - a non-profit organisation committed to increasing the representation of minorities in esports and gaming through STEAM development
- Jacquie Lamm - Co-Founder of Esports & Coffee
- Chris Turner - Director of the Mixed Reality Virtual Innovation Gaming and Esports Institute at Southern University Law Center
- Cora Kennedy - Director of Esports at Illinois Wesleyan University
- Eugene Frier - Director of Esports & Gaming and Adjunct Professor of Esports at Texas Wesleyan University
- Dr. Sarah Hays - Therapist at Save Point Behavioral Health, and Clinical Contributor at Take This, Inc.
- Dr. Kishonna Gray - Associate Professor at University of Kentucky, Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS), and the Director of Faculty Learning Community on eSports and Gaming
Voting is open until November 25th at https://scholarsawards.com/vot... partnership with the Scholars perfectly aligns Team Liquid’s commitment to reducing toxicity in gaming and elevating under-represented people in esports. Team Liquid will present the Good in Gaming Award at the inaugural Scholars this November 28th at Resorts World Las Vegas.
“I’m thrilled to extend a warm welcome to Team Liquid as they join the Scholars. This partnership signifies our steadfast dedication to acknowledging and uplifting those who make significant strides in advocating for diversity and inclusivity within collegiate gaming,” commented Michael Ashford, CEO of the Esports Awards, “The Good in Gaming Award stands as a symbol of our collective commitment to celebrate and honour the outstanding efforts and contributions of those fostering a more diverse and inclusive gaming community.”
“We believe change happens from the ground up, and our peers in the Collegiate space are vital to building a positive future in esports and gaming for everyone. This award was created to highlight those efforts.”
The Scholars, Collegiate Gaming Awards, is designed to empower both students and professionals. It provides a platform to explore cutting-edge insights, connect with industry visionaries, and celebrate excellence within the realm of collegiate gaming. With over 1,500 nominations received, The Scholars will host the PWR UP Las Vegas: Collegiate Gaming Conference, presented by GamerTech®. The event will unfold across the 27th and 28th of November before culminating in the main awards ceremony.
Join Team Liquid and more in Las Vegas for an evening filled with anticipation, admiration, and the crowning of true gaming scholars. Fans and enthusiasts interested can register for free to attend the Scholars, the premier collegiate gaming awards event showcasing the world’s most prolific collegiate teams, players, schools, and their passionate communities. Book your free tickets today at: https://esports.eventscase.com/EN/TheScholarsAwards.
The Scholars 2023 campaign key dates:
- November 20th - Voting closes for all categories but Good in Gaming
- November 25th - Voting closes for Good in Gaming
- November 27th - Collegiate Gaming Mixer
- November 28th - PWR UP Collegiate Gaming Summit presented by GamerTech®
- November 28th - Scholars ceremony
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About The Scholars
The Scholars is the ultimate symposium at the forefront of collegiate gaming innovation. Founded by the team behind the Esports Awards, the Scholars is designed to empower students and professionals alike, providing a platform to delve into cutting-edge insights, connect with industry pioneers, and celebrate excellence in the world of collegiate gaming.
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About The Esports Awards
Founded in 2015, the Esports Awards is the most prestigious night in the esports calendar and the only global award show that aims to recognize esports excellence. The Esports Awards is dedicated to showcasing world-class performance and innovation from every corner of the industry throughout the year. It reaches its pinnacle at its end-of-year ceremony, considered the Oscars of esports. The ceremony celebrates everyone from the players, teams, media, hardware providers, games, events, and personalities that shape the esports industry. The 2021 Esports Awards saw a record-breaking 20 million viewers across the campaign, and 10 million votes counted. For 2022 the Esports Awards is moving to a new home at Resorts World Las Vegas.
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About Team Liquid
Team Liquid is an esports and gaming organization founded in 2000 in Utrecht, the Netherlands and led by its founder and Co-CEO Victor Goossens, and Co-CEO Steve Arhancet. The organization has over 120 athletes competing across multiple esports titles, including League of Legends, Counter-Strike, Dota 2, VALORANT, Rocket League, Rainbow Six Siege, Fortnite, and more. With over $47M in prize money won and 600M tournament hours watched throughout its history, Team Liquid is the most successful esports team in the Western market in terms of competitive achievement, esports viewership and fan engagement. Their international operations are housed in a facility network with a total combined floor space of 5,500 square meters called the Alienware Training Facilities, located in Utrecht, São Paulo, Brazil and Los Angeles, California.
In addition to its premier esports team franchises, Liquid Enterprises operates various business units created to complement its athletic brand. This includes influencer management agency Liquid Media, the world’s most popular esports wiki Liquipedia, a full service video production company known for its high-quality esports documentary-style filmmaking, and a creative agency focused on fashion, design, and apparel.
In September 2016, controlling interest in Team Liquid was purchased by esports ownership group, aXiomatic. aXiomatic leadership includes Co-Executive Chairmen Peter Guber, Ted Leonsis, Jeff Vinik and Bruce Karsh who together represent an unparalleled team of sports, technology, entertainment and investment industry titans. Other notable investors include NBA legends Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson, Steve Case, and David M. Rubenstein.
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