Key Takeaways
- IShowSpeed was crowned Streamer of the Year at the 2025 Esports Awards in Las Vegas.
- This marks his first win after losing the title the previous year.
- He triumphed over major creators including Kai Cenat, jasontheween, Plaqueboymax, and ExtraEmily.
- Speed thanked his global fanbase in a heartfelt pre-recorded acceptance message.
- The Esports Awards also honored standout players, creators, teams, and industry leaders across multiple categories.
IShowSpeed has officially claimed one of the biggest honors in the streaming world, taking home Streamer of the Year at the 2025 Esports Awards. Held on November 19 in Las Vegas, the annual event celebrated the industry’s top talent—from elite players to rising creators—and Speed stood out among some of the most influential names in digital entertainment.
For actors, digital creators, and entertainment professionals, his win highlights the rising power of streaming personalities in mainstream culture—and the rapidly growing crossover between the creator economy and traditional entertainment.
A Milestone Victory for IShowSpeed
Competing against a high-profile group of nominees including Kai Cenat, ExtraEmily, jasontheween, and Plaqueboymax, IShowSpeed secured the award with overwhelming fan support.
In a pre-recorded message, he expressed his gratitude:
“I want to give a huge thanks to everybody who voted for me, a huge thanks to my fans and anybody who supported me. I love y’all.”
This marks his first time winning Streamer of the Year after finishing runner-up in 2024 to Mexican Twitch star Samanta “Rivers” Rivera Trevino. Fans online celebrated the win as long overdue recognition for his impact on streaming culture and Gen-Z audiences.
Esports Awards 2025: Full List of Winners
Here are the top winners across major esports categories:
Esports Game of the Year
League of Legends
Esports Mobile Game of the Year
PUBG Mobile
Esports Personality of the Year
Animesh “Thug” Agarwal
Streamer of the Year
IShowSpeed
Esports Content Group of the Year
S8UL
Esports Content Creator of the Year
Jynxzi
Esports Play of the Year
Choi “Doran” Hyeon-joon
Esports Commercial Partner of the Year
Red Bull
Esports Publisher of the Year
Riot Games
Panel’s Choice Award
Sebastian “SebTheFloorManager” Leathlean
Esports Supporting Service of the Year
Prodigy Agency
Esports Supporting Platform of the Year
Liquipedia
Esports Creative Campaign of the Year
Team Liquid – 25 Year Anniversary Campaign
Esports Breakthrough Player of the Year
Mason “Mercules” Ramsey
Esports Team of the Year
Team Vitality CS2
Esports PC Player of the Year
Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut
Esports Controller Player of the Year
Zeng “Xiao Hai” Zhuojun
Esports Organisation of the Year
Team Falcons
Esports Coach of the Year
Kim “Kim” Jung-su
Esports Play-by-Play Caster of the Year
Clayton “CaptainFlowers” Raines
Esports Colour Caster of the Year
Andrew “Vedius” Day
Esports Host of the Year
Laure Valée
Esports Analyst of the Year
Mimi “aEvilcat” Wermcrantz
Lifetime Achievement in Esports: Class of 2025
- Johan “N0tail” Sundstein
- Peter “dupreeh” Rasmussen
- Matthew “FormaL” Piper
- Steve Arhancet (Team Liquid)
- Tom and Tony Cannon
- Tasteless and Artosis
This year’s awards highlight how streaming personalities and competitive players continue to drive global entertainment, shaping careers and fan communities worldwide.
Why This Matters for Creators and Entertainment Pros
IShowSpeed’s win is more than a personal achievement—it signals broader industry trends:
1. Streaming Culture Keeps Growing
Streaming personalities now rival A-list entertainers in influence and visibility.
2. Esports and Entertainment Are Converging
Award shows like this spotlight the increasing overlap between esports, digital creators, and mainstream media.
3. Career Longevity Through Community
Speed’s massive fanbase demonstrates how consistent engagement and authenticity fuel long-term success.
4. More Opportunities for Actors and Creators
Brands, studios, and agencies are increasingly partnering with streamers for campaigns, voiceover work, hosting gigs, and film/TV roles.
Stay tuned as IShowSpeed continues to expand his influence across streaming, entertainment, and live events.
