With the Equal Esports Award, the esports player foundation and Telekom are joining forces to advocate for greater visibility, recognition, and equal opportunity in professional gaming. This year, the award goes to Evi “Blossi” Sutter, a VALORANT player for ALTERNATE aTTaX Ruby.
Performance with Attitude
The award honors players who not only excel athletically but also enrich the esports community by serving as role models. Blossi exemplifies this ideal:
With exceptional consistency, strong game intelligence, and impressive composure under pressure, she demonstrates how a professional mindset and team orientation make all the difference—especially at the international level.
A Role Model for the Next Generation
“We want to highlight players who shape esports not only through their athletic prowess but also through their character. The fact that we’ve launched this award together with Telekom shows how seriously we share this goal—and how much we can achieve together,” says Clara Dietrich, Head of Marketing & Communication at the esports player foundation. She emphasizes: “This collaboration isn’t a given, and we’re grateful that Telekom is taking responsibility here and actively making change possible.”
Alexander Frisch, Sports Director of the epf’s VALORANT Development Program, also emphasizes the importance of this:
“Blossi makes clear decisions under pressure and brings calm to the team—that’s rare at this level. Her development shows the potential that emerges when talent is combined with professional guidance. That is exactly why the Equal Esports Development Program is so important: it creates targeted opportunities where players like Blossi can grow and take the next step in international competition.”
Blossi on the Award
The award winner is delighted by the recognition:
“It means a lot to me to see that not only my achievements but also the journey behind them are being recognized. I hope this will encourage even more young female and non-binary players to take their place in competitive esports.”
An award with impact
The Equal Esports Award specifically honors women and non-binary players, who often still lack visibility in esports. The joint initiative by Telekom and the esports player foundation aims to change exactly that: more visibility, more role models, more opportunities.