Third Annual the*gameHERs Awards Presented by Streamlabs Announced
Recognizing Exceptional Women In Gaming
(Summer 2022 - New York, NY) The Third Annual the*GameHERs Awards today announced Streamlabs, a leading provider of live streaming tools and brand of Logitech For Creators, as the presenting partner.
Since the debut of the awards show in 2020, the nominations and voting submissions continue to grow. In 2021, over 5,000 women were recognized for their excellence through nominations submitted across categories of esports, game development, content creation, charity, marketing, and rising stars, as well as at the collegiate level. Across that total number of nominees, there were over 150,000 votes to determine the 38 winners.
“We're thrilled to be the presenting sponsor of the*gameHERs Awards in 2022! This is an important event that recognizes the contributions of women in the gaming industry, and we're honored to be a part of it. We believe it's essential to acknowledge and support the achievements of women in all industries, and we're committed to continuing to do our part in championing diversity and inclusion. We hope you'll join us in supporting this important event, and we look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of women in gaming together,” said Ashley Vanicek, Head of Operations at Streamlabs.
Nominations for 2022, which are open to the public, went live on August 3rd. Voting will be executed through Awards Force, a secure and expedient platform, which is recognized as the #1 awards software in the United States. The winners will be announced and celebrated during our live broadcast on the*gameHERs Twitch in November 2022. A new addition to the awards this year will be a series of in-person celebrations throughout the US. Full details on each party will be announced later this year.
Additional brands continue to roll in to support the*gameHERs Awards through sponsorship of individual awards partnerships. PrizePicks and iFOLIO are both renewing their partnerships at the awards level. RGB Custom PC, Spontivly, Generation Esports and Logitech G have also joined as partners.
"As we continue our ascension into esports fantasy gaming, we are thankful for the ongoing partnership that we've had with the*gameHERs team over the past several years," Adam Wexler, PrizePicks Founder & CEO said. "We greatly admire the organization for being a pioneer in championing women in gaming, and we are very excited to be able to participate in this year's event and for the opportunity to crown a winner for the PrizePicks Top Team of the Year Award."
"the*gameHERs are the industry leader in gaming community, content, and collaborative experiences as shown through their incredible reach and partners Riot Games, Team Envy, Lenovo, and more. iFOLIO is the industry leader in digital marketing. Together we make gaming more fun and work easier for gaming enthusiasts, marketers, creatives, and developers. Our long term partnership demonstrates our commitment to this event and awesome community. I can't wait for this year’s awards and the bright future.” Jean Marie Richardson, President and CEO, iFOLIO.
Over the past year, the*gameHERs community has continued to thrive and offer over 500,000 women all over the world a safe space to connect and to participate in professional development bootcamps, charity gaming streams, collegiate esports tournaments, collegiate chapter launches, and several live and virtual events. “Supporting women in gaming and esports has always been at the forefront of our organization and the ability to highlight and recognize the top talent in the industry through the*gameHERs Awards is something that our entire organization is excited about!” exclaimed Rebecca Dixon, Co-Founder and CEO of the*gameHERs.
Stay tuned for details on the finale event, which will be streamed live on the*gameHERs Twitch channel in November (details to be announced)!
About the*gameHERs
the*gameHERs is the first and largest media platform, social networking community, and lifestyle brand for women who game and work in the gaming industry. With its women-led social networking and game matchmaking mobile app, coupled with their community-generated content, the*gameHERs aim to provide a safe and easy way to connect, socialize, and game with other women.
46% of the 2.7 billion gamers worldwide are women. The majority of them have experienced hate and toxicity while gaming. The*gameHERs provides a sexist-free space for all gamers – from casual players to hardcore gamers, techies, streamers, designers, cosplayers, developers, programmers and more.
About Streamlabs - Founded in 2014, Streamlabs' mission is to help creators make a living doing what they love by providing a robust suite of features to help creators grow their audience, increase engagement with viewers, and improve monetization. Streamlabs is a brand of Logitech For Creators, a brand extension of Logitech that helps all creators pursue their passions by unlocking their extraordinary potential and ability to shape culture. Founded in 1981, and headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI). For more information on Streamlabs, please visit streamlabs.com or follow Streamlabs on Twitter, Facebook, and Discord.
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