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The VALORANT community is getting its own dedicated awards night, and it is being led by none other than TenZ himself. The former pro player and one of the scene’s most recognisable personalities has officially announced the inaugural 2025 VALORANT Community Awards Show, set to celebrate the very best of VCT and Game Changers.

Held live in Los Angeles on December 15th at 9pm PT, the ceremony will be streamed across all of TenZ’s channels, giving fans everywhere a front-row seat to the first event of its kind.

A New Stage For VALORANT’s Best

TenZ revealed the project through his social channels, calling it something he has been wanting to create for a long time. Backed by Riot Games and Red Bull Gaming, the show aims to spotlight standout players, coaches, and teams from across the 2025 competitive season.

Unlike traditional esports award ceremonies, this one puts the power directly into the hands of the competitors. Teams from both VCT and Game Changers will vote using a points-based system, ranking their top five picks in each category. Once tallied, the three highest scoring names will become the official finalists.

At the time of announcement, only one category has been publicly confirmed, the Red Bull Clutch of the Year, with more to be revealed in the lead-up to the event.

TenZ Continues His Post-Pro Evolution

Since retiring after VCT 2024, TenZ hasn’t slowed down. He joined Red Bull Gaming, co-streamed major events like Red Bull Home Ground 2025, launched his own line of gaming mice, and settled comfortably into the life of a full-time creator.

Now, with the 2025 VALORANT Community Awards Show, he is expanding his influence even further. The project adds another milestone to his growing list of ventures, especially as he continues building new ways to uplift the wider VALORANT scene.

When And Where To Watch

The 2025 VALORANT Community Awards Show will broadcast live from Los Angeles on December 15th at 9pm PT. Fans can tune in from anywhere through TenZ’s Twitch and YouTube channels, where the full ceremony will unfold in real time.

With finalists soon to be announced and more categories on the way, the event is shaping up to be a major highlight of the VALORANT offseason, giving players a moment to shine before VCT 2026 kicks off.

A Growing Trend In Esports

Awards shows focusing on specific titles have been popping up across the industry. Clash Royale recently introduced its CRL 2025 Awards, while League of Legends continues to expand its own annual League Awards.

VALORANT is no stranger to recognition either. The game won Esports Game of the Year in 2021, and while it missed out in 2025, the launch of this dedicated community show signals just how far the title has grown since its release.

As TenZ steps into the spotlight once again, this time behind the scenes, the community looks set to gain a new tradition worth celebrating every year.