The UK Esports Awards has been delayed from September 24th to November 13th 2020.
Organisers say the delay was due to a required vendor not being able to meet a deadline for the show, due to Covid-related delays at their end.
The show, which aims to recognise talent in the UK esports scene, will take place online on the UKCSGO Twitch channel.
Elle Osili-Wood will present the awards ceremony for 2020.
AOC Gaming has also returned as headline sponsor and nominations are open now.
UK Esports Awards co-founder Adam Heath commented: “It’s great that we can still rely on our frequent sponsor, AOC, to help support the UK Esports Awards and shine a light on those people from the UK who have gone above and beyond in these trying times.
“Over the last 6 months the esports industry has had some tough obstacles to overcome and it is more important than ever that those people get the recognition they deserve for their hard work.”
Paul Butler, AOC’s UK and Ireland regional sales director, added: “Throughout this year’s challenging time for us all, the gaming industry and esports in particular has provided entertainment, a welcome distraction and positive interaction for many people.
“AOC Gaming is thrilled to continue our partnership with the UK Esports Awards to help recognise and celebrate the hardworking UK talent throughout the past year. Adapted for online viewing in 2020 to help us all stay safe, we are delighted to be part of this awards event once again.”
Esports News UK editor Dom Sacco co-founded the awards with Adam two years ago, but stepped away shortly after.
More info will follow on the UK Esports Awards website
Dom is an award-winning writer and finalist of the Esports Journalist of the Year 2023 award. He graduated from Bournemouth University with a 2:1 degree in Multi-Media Journalism in 2007.
As a long-time gamer having first picked up the NES controller in the late ’80s, he has written for a range of publications including GamesTM, Nintendo Official Magazine, industry publication MCV and others. He worked as head of content for the British Esports Federation up until February 2021, when he stepped back to work full-time on Esports News UK and offer esports consultancy and freelance services. Note: Dom still produces the British Esports newsletter on a freelance basis, so our coverage of British Esports is always kept simple – usually just covering the occasional press release – because of this conflict of interest.
