OWTV Community Awards 2025 Winners
It’s been an incredible year for Overwatch Esports. The debut of the OWCS Partner Team Program, the news of its expansion next year, EMEA’s steady rise towards the top of the power rankings, and every single frag, AJAX, C9, and community interactions that make it all happen.
We present all the winners of the OWTV Community Awards below. You can also catch the whole ceremony as it premiered live right here.
The OWTV Community Awards aim to celebrate the scene holistically, allowing the community to vote for their favourites in each OWCS region and the best players in every role. As well as a couple of awards recognising the talented individuals off-stage.
Voting closed on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, and with our utmost appreciation to everyone who voted and to every participant who competed throughout the year, the community has spoken.
Player of the Year
1. Ibrahem “Quartz” Alali (52.9% of votes)
2. Kim “Proper” Dong-hyun (11.1% of votes)
3. Ziyad “ZIYAD” Alkathiri (4.2% of votes)
There was no single player who defined the 2025 season quite like Quartz. Ruthlessly accurate on Freja and Sojourn, and just as deadly on Cassidy. Quartz consistently created the openings Twisted Minds needed to operate at their terrifying peak. His mechanical excellence was matched by an uncanny ability to take over games outright, bending entire fights around his positioning and timing.
While the year began with modest results: fourth in Overwatch Champions Series EMEA Stage 1 and a runner-up finish in the Saudi eLeague behind Al Qadsiah, those would prove to be the lowest points of the season. From there, Quartz and Twisted Minds surged relentlessly upward: second in OWCS EMEA Stage 2, a third-place finish at the Midseason Championship, a breakthrough OWCS EMEA Stage 3 title, and finally, the crowning achievement, Overwatch World Champions. Along the way, Quartz delivered a generational run, defeating all three Korean powerhouses, T1, Team Falcons, and Crazy Raccoon, before overcoming regional rivals Al Qadsiah on the biggest stage. His World Finals MVP award merely confirmed what the entire year had already shown: Quartz was the best player in the world.
Quartz provided a few words in acceptance of his OWTV Community Player of the Year award.
Tank of the Year
1. Ziyad “ZIYAD” Alkathiri (40.0% of votes)
2. Abdualziz “TVNT” Altmimi (23.5% of votes)
3. Park “JunBin” Jun-bin (16.5% of votes)
Few players in Overwatch history have risen as quickly as ZIYAD. Entering 2025 without a single game played at the top tier, he emerged within months as one of the most dominant tank players in the world. From his OWCS debut to winning Saudi eLeague Major 1, followed by back-to-back undefeated regular seasons in OWCS EMEA Stage 2 and Stage 3, ZIYAD’s impact was undeniable.
Equally intelligent and skilled on D.Va, Hazard, and Sigma, his growth accelerated rapidly under the guidance of Choi “Junkbuck” Jae-won. That trajectory culminated in runner-up finishes at both the Midseason Championship and the World Finals, an extraordinary achievement for one of the youngest players in the scene. ZIYAD is not just Tank of the Year; he represents the future of the role.
Hitscan of the Year
1. Ibrahem “Quartz” Alali (86.7% of votes)
2. Lee “LIP Jae-won (8.6% of votes)
3. Abdulelah “LBBD7” Alfaifi (2.7% of votes)
Quartz’s dominance extended beyond accolades reserved for all-around excellence; his hitscan play alone stood unmatched throughout the season. Whether locking down sightlines on Sojourn or securing crucial picks with Freja, Quartz repeatedly dismantled the best teams in the world through sheer precision.
Against Korean and EMEA elites alike, Quartz’s performances as hitscan were often the deciding factor, particularly during Twisted Minds’ World Finals run. There’s no shortage of elite hitscan talent in Overwatch; however, the community’s verdict was clear: no one else came close.
Flex DPS of the Year
1. Kim “Proper” Dong-hyun (48.4% of votes)
2. Ahmad “Youbi” Alyoubi (26.5% of votes)
3. Baek “Checkmate” Seung-hun (13.9% of votes)
At just 22 years old, Proper already stands among the most decorated veterans in Overwatch history. Entering 2025 as a reigning World Champion, Proper once again proved why he remains the gold standard for his role. Despite Team Falcons falling short of OWCS stage titles, they made deep runs in every major tournament and secured the Midseason Championship, where Proper was named MVP.
Unparalleled on Tracer and Genji, Proper was the constant heartbeat of Falcons throughout the year. Even in defeat, his individual performances consistently rivalled the best the world had to offer, reinforcing his legacy as one of the most lethal flex DPS players the game has ever seen.
Main Support of the Year
1. Daniel “FunnyAstro” Hathaway (54.1% of votes)
2. Sung “CH0R0NG” Yoo-min (29.1% of votes)
3. Han “ChiYo” Hyeon-seok (9.2% of votes)
FunnyAstro’s influence on Twisted Minds’ championship run cannot be overstated. A veteran of the Overwatch League era, he brought leadership, stability, and world-class play to a roster overflowing with mechanical talent. As the second Twisted Minds player to receive an OWTV community award, FunnyAstro’s recognition reflects his vital role both behind the scenes and in-game.
Unmatched on Lucio and highly effective on Brigitte and Juno, his flexibility allowed Twisted Minds to thrive throughout the whole season. FunnyAstro proved to be one of the key pillars in Twisted Minds’ rise to World Champions, and his two-year contract renewal with the team is an undisputable testament to his status as the best main support player in the world.
Flex Support of the Year
1. Kim “Shu” Jin-seo (30.2% of votes)
2. Landon “Landon” McGee (27.9% of votes)
3. Kim “Simple” Ji-sung (26.6% of votes)
Another year, another masterclass from Shu. Eight years into his career, while playing for Crazy Raccoon, he delivered yet another standout season, helping his team sweep all three OWCS Korea stages and win the Champions Clash in Hangzhou, where he was awarded the tournament MVP.
Even when the meta forced him onto less-favoured picks like Kiriko, Shu remained one of the most lethal supports in the game. The addition of Wuyang allowed him to play more on his favoured Ana towards the final third of the season, and he was untouchable every time circumstances allowed him to do so. Crazy Raccoon’s third-place finish at the World Finals, eliminating both T1 and Team Falcons along the way, was built in large part on Shu’s consistency, experience, and unmatched levels of skill expression.
Coach of the Year
1. Choi “Junkbuck” Jae-won (81.2% of votes)
2. Moon “Moon” Byung-chul (11.1% of votes)
3. Kim “GgulTaek” Jeong-youn (4.7% of votes)
Junkbuck entered 2025 as a World Champion coach and somehow still exceeded expectations. Taking over Al Qadsiah, a team without a proven top-tier track record, he immediately delivered results: second place in OWCS EMEA Stage 1, the team’s first major tournament appearance, followed by winning both the Saudi eLeague Major 1 and OWCS EMEA Stage 2.
Under Junkbuck’s guidance, Al Qadsiah became the first EMEA team to reach a major tournament final in the OWCS era, ultimately finishing in 2nd place at both the Midseason Championship and the World Finals. The season concluded with consistent podium finishes across every competition, cementing Junkbuck’s reputation as one of the most impactful strategic minds in Overwatch esports.
Team of the Year
1. Twisted Minds (53.4% of votes)
2. Al Qadsiah (18.7% of votes)
3. Crazy Raccoon (16.5% of votes)
Broadcast Talent of the Year
1. Mitch “Uber” Leslie (22.7% of votes)
2. Jacob “JAKE” Lyon (16.0% of votes)
3. Kevin “AVRL” Walker (11.7% of votes)
Event of the Year
1. World Finals (59.2% of votes)
2. Midseason Championship (25.2% of votes)
3. Champions Clash (15.6% of votes)
EMEA Tank of the Year
1. Ziyad “ZIYAD” Alkathiri (61.0% of votes)
2. Abdualziz “TVNT” Altmimi (31.9% of votes)
3. Alhumaidi “KSAA” Alruwaili (3.8% of votes)
EMEA Hitscan of the Year
1. Ibrahem “Quartz” Alali (93.7% of votes)
2. Abdulelah “LBBD7” Alfaifi (3.6% of votes)
3. Daniel “xzodyal” Castro (1.9% of votes)
EMEA Flex DPS of the Year
1. Baek “Checkmate” Seung-hun (51.1% of votes)
2. Ahmad “Youbi” Alyoubi (36.4% of votes)
3. Maximilian “Seicoe” Otter (4.9% of votes)
EMEA Main Support of the Year
1. Daniel “FunnyAstro” Hathaway (88.8% of votes)
2. Kristian “Kellex” Keller (7.3% of votes)
3. Kwon “FiXa” Yeong-hun (3.9% of votes)
EMEA Flex Support of the Year
1. Landon “Landon” McGee (56.9% of votes)
2. Kim “Simple” Ji-sung (41.3% of votes)
3. Jesús “Galaa” Núñez López (1.8% of votes)
Korea Tank of the Year
1. Park “JunBin” Jun-bin (46.0% of votes)
2. Kim “D0NGHAK” Min-sung (25.0% of votes)
3. Choi “Hanbin” Han-been (13.8% of votes)
Korea Hitscan of the Year
1. Lee “LIP” Jae-won (60.6% of votes)
2. Hong “Proud” Suk-jin (24.0% of votes)
3. Choi “MER1T” Tae-min (10.7% of votes)
Korea Flex DPS of the Year
1. Kim “Proper” Dong-hyun (73.7% of votes)
2. Chae “HeeSang” Hee-sang (15.1% of votes)
3. Kim “ZEST” Hyun-woo (6.4% of votes)
Korea Main Support of the Year
1. Sung “CH0R0NG” Yoo-min (58.6% of votes)
2. Han “ChiYo” Hyeon-seok (26.6% of votes)
3. Kim “skewed” Min-seok (8.2% of votes)
Korea Flex Support of the Year
1. Kim “Shu” Jin-seo (67.7% of votes)
2. Kwon “Fielder” Joon (21.6% of votes)
3. Kim “vigilante” Joon (6.1% of votes)
NA Tank of the Year
1. Boston “Infekted” Fine (42.3% of votes)
2. Riley “cuFFa” Brown (28.6% of votes)
3. Xander “Hawk” Domecq (21.2% of votes)
NA Hitscan of the Year
1. Elliot “TR33” Chu (52.2% of votes)
2. Denis “Lethal” Tari (29.8% of votes)
3. Rocco “Kronik” Iacobacci (14.5% of votes)
NA Flex DPS of the Year
1. Xavier “zeruhh” Zambrano (44.0% of votes)
2. Kamden “sugarfree” Hijada (37.5% of votes)
3. William “WMaimone” Maimone (15.2% of votes)
NA Main Support of the Year
1. Oliver “Admiral” Vahar (55.3% of votes)
2. Diego “Vega” Moran (32.1% of votes)
3. Kim “Bliss” So-myung (7.0% of votes)
NA Flex Support of the Year
1. Benjamin “UltraViolet” David (66.7% of votes)
2. Rupal “Rupal” Zaman (21.2% of votes)
3. Christopher “Cjay” Smith (10.2% of votes)
China Player of the Year
1. Xu “guxue” Qiulin (36.5% of votes)
2. Zheng “shy” Yangjie (15.5% of votes)
3. Huang “Leave” Xin (15.1% of votes)
Japan Player of the Year
1. Jeong “TOPDRAGON” Seung-yong (59.3% of votes)
2. Kim “Sley” Jae-hwan (13.7% of votes)
3. Inoue “KSG” Tomoharu (12.0% of votes)
Pacific Player of the Year
1. Jonathan “CLEAR” Foraker (27.9% of votes)
2. Kelsey “Colourhex” Birse (25.8% of votes)
3. Park “Nyang” Su-young (13.8% of votes)