As important as the coverage websites are the people behind them. Without outstanding young journalists, that drive their respective scene sites, the quick development of eSports from small to large scale would have hardly been possible. With the Scene Journalist Award, we honour those, who put all their energy and enthusiasm into informing people, often without getting paid at all.


David "Craven" Abel for "SpawN - Rapper or Pro Gamer"

Abstract: An in-depth portrait of Abdisamad Mohamed, best known as SpawN. Author "Craven" analyses the fan cult sorrounding him and shows how SpawN copes with this massive amount of attention.

Author's Country of Residence: Germany
Publication: eGames.de


Jonas "bsl" Alsaker Vikan for "The Washington Post"

Abstract: "Bsl" analyses the gaming witch-hunt in the aftermath of the tragedy at Virginia Tech. The article is part of his regular column Catch This.

Author's Country of Residence: Norway
Publication: CatchGamer.no


Michal "Carmac" Blicharz for "It's not just a game"

Abstract: Emotions abound at ESWC 2007. "Carmac" focuses on individual anecdotes and the experience of Polish fan cult surrounding PGS Gaming's victory.

Author's Country of Residence: Poland
Publication: GGL.com


Nafiz "GeminiRius" Choudhury for "Developing eSports in Sweden"

Abstract: Sweden has some of the best eSports players in the world, yet the local scene lies in shambles. Together with highly regarded scene activists, Nafiz analyses Sweden's ways and dares a look into the future.

Author's Country of Residence: Sweden
Publication: ZoneRank.com


Richard "Dr. Gonzo" Lewis for "Perceptions - Chapter 1"

Abstract: Following the I30 LAN party in Great Britain, Richard analyses the difference between Kingdom and Continental teams in Counter-Strike: Source. He augments his insights with statements of some of the top players.

Author's Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Publication: SourceJunky.com


Dario "Dendra" Miljkovic for "Back to the Game"

Abstract: In his short column, Dario describes how a downswing in eSports feels like and how he coped with it.

Author's Country of Residence: Croatia
Publication: MeetYourMakers.com


Lawrence "Malystryx" Phillips for "Is E-Sports becoming Boring?"

Abstract: In his column, Lawrence pleads for more fun in eSports. He describes ways how both players and eSports press could improve to add more entertainment to tournaments.

Author's Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Publication: SK-Gaming.com


Elroy "Noname" Pinto for "The New King - Creolophus"

Abstract: No one can interview star players quite like Elroy does. In this piece he bares all about Creolophus that you ever wanted to know.

Author's Country of Residence: India
Publication: fnatic.com


Sujoy Roy for "Mouse Score 2007"

Abstract: British gaming legend Sujoy Roy ups the ante for eSports hardware test with this 25-page long analysis of the currrent state of the mouse. With a distinct technical approach he advances the way eSports journalists handle and rate hardware.

Author's Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Publication: esreality.com


Trevor "Midway" Schmidt for "What if X3 had won?"

Abstract: In a brilliant turn, Trevor asks the question, what would have happened if American clan X3 had won the legendary CPL final versus NiP. With immense detail, "Midway" paints the picture of an alternate future of eSports that would have been radically different.

Author's Country of Residence: United States of America
Publication: gotfrag.com