Welcome
Each year, the Tempest Awards shines a spotlight on the innovation driving the competitive gaming industry. From production, marketing, talent, and technology—the Tempest Awards acknowledges each key component making up the entire esports ecosystem.
Once again, we plan to safely bring the industry together to celebrate! Register to attend the Tempest Awards on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, held in conjunction with the 2022 Esports Business Summit. Get your tickets HERE!
Categories
- Best Collegiate/Amateur/Semi-Pro Event
- Best Consumer Media Outlet
- Best Endemic Brand Activation
- Best Esport Betting Initiative/Campaign
- Best Fashion Collection
- Best Mobile Gaming Event/League
- Best Non-Endemic Brand Activation
- Best Podcast
- Best Production of an Event
- Best Social Experience
- Best Sports/Sim Event/League
- Brand of the Year
- Collegiate Esports Program of the Year
- Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
- Esports Event of the Year
- Esports League/Series of the Year
- Esports Team of the Year
- Esports-Themed Program/Documentary (non-competitive)
- Innovative Use of Technology
- Innovator During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Licensing Extension
- Marketer of the Year
- New Event of the Year
- New League of the Year
- Producer/Production Executive of the Year
- Social Good/Charity Initiative
- The Watch List
The Watch List
This category highlights 12 12 up and comers who are changing
the dollars and fostering innovation across the esports industry.
This
could
be you!
Entry Rules
The Tempest Awards are open to individuals and teams worldwide including: networks, MSOs, teams, leagues, associations, universities, production companies/studios, producers, video game developers/producers, website developers, app developers/producers, licensing companies, marketing companies, PR firms, ad agencies, creative services teams, developers and more. Vendors are also eligible to enter on behalf of clients.
The program is open to both national and international entrants. Campaigns must have launched or debuted between August 1, 2021-July 15, 2022. Multiple entries are accepted, and a single entry can be entered into more than one category. Entrants may submit as many campaigns into as many categories as they wish.
JUDGING CRITERIA
Entries will be judged by key leaders across the esports industry.
Keep in mind the following as you prepare your entries:
Originality & Creativity
Execution & Concept
Tactics
Overall Design & Presentation
Overall Impact
Entry Deadlines
Early Bird Deadline: July 8
Entries received by 11:59 PM ET on July 8 cost $350
Regular Deadline: July 22
Entries received by 11:59 PM ET on July 22 cost $450
Late Deadline: August 5
Entries received by 11:50 PM ET on August 5 cost $600
PREPARE YOUR ENTRIES
Entering the Tempest Awards is even easier when you prepare your submission items in advance. See below for what you’ll need to have for each entry. Note: You’ll be able to review all entry questions and save your progress within the system as you go.
- Submitter contact information (point person for all entry details. This is the person we should contact with any questions related to the entry and announcements about the Tempest Awards)
- Hi-res logo (for the individual’s company or client associated with the entry. AI or EPS file types required.)
- 3 photos required (jpg, jpeg or png required)
- Recap or sizzle video (not required but strongly recommended. mp4, mov or wmv required. No YouTube or Vimeo links accepted.)
Contact
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
For ads and/or event sponsorship opportunities, contact:
Jon McLoughlin
QUESTIONS
For anything related to entering or attending, contact:
Carley Ashley