Annual Recognition
ECS African Awards 2026
The premier awards ceremony honoring Africa’s top esports talent, leading organizations, and outstanding community contributions.
Categories
Award Categories
African Player of the Year
The single most outstanding competitive player across all ECS titles this season.
12 nominees
Team of the Year
The team with the most dominant competitive results of the year.
8 nominees
Organization of the Year
The organization setting the standard for professionalism and impact.
6 nominees
MVP of the Year
The most valuable player whose performances defined key moments.
10 nominees
Rookie of the Year
The breakout newcomer who made the biggest first-season impact.
15 nominees
Content Creator of the Year
The creator growing the African esports community the most.
8 nominees
Manager Leader of the Year
Recognizing leadership and service to the ECS community.
7 nominees
Women in Esports Excellence
Celebrating outstanding women shaping African esports.
9 nominees
New Category
0 nominees
Schedule
Awards Timeline 2026
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Nominations Open
Submit nominations across all categories.
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Nominations Close
Nomination period ends at midnight WAT.
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Voting Opens
Community voting begins for all categories.
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Voting Closes
Final vote tally begins. Results are sealed.
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Finalists Announced
Top 3 finalists per category revealed publicly.
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Awards Ceremony
The ECS African Awards — live event.
History
Past Winners
No past winners recorded yet