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The 4th AcadArena Awards awarded and recognized over forty (40) notable clubs and individuals for their work the past academic year with AcadArena Education.

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Iloilo City's Golden Lions Esports Club from Central Philippine University continued their streak bagging a total of 7 awards, namely Flagship Project of the Year and the Outstanding Student Organization and Outstanding Student Leader award for the West Visayas Region. Natalie Chin from Cagayan de Oro's TRACE from the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines not only was awarded Outstanding Student Leader of Mindanao, but secured the award for Overall Best Student Leader of the Year.

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The winners are as follows:

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Event Categories

Flagship Project of the Year - Golden Lions Esports: Kings Circuit, Golden Lions Esports

Dew It Best Award - FAITH ASTRA BATTLE, FAITH Colleges Esports Club

Community Advocate Organization of the Year - Golden Lions Esports

Entrepreneurial Organization of the Year - Golden Lions Esports

Best Regional Conference - Alliance Games West Visayas Conference

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Esports Categories

Student Coach of the Year - Uldarico Trawon III, UP Gaming Guild

Student Esports Athlete of the Year Minrey "Tails" Malinis, XCEED 

Team Spirit Award - UP Gaming Guild

Rookie Player of the Year - Lucas "Secre" Gruenberg, Viridis Arcus Esports

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Talent and Creatives Category

Rookie Caster of the Year - Franz "Azcul" Ziebert, Viridis Arcus Esports

Jersey of the Year - Ascension Jersey, Golden Lions Esports

Campaign of the Year - Amigahay 2024: All-Female Esports Event, TRACE

Best Regional Broadcast - South Luzon Conference

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Outstanding Student Leaders

Metro West - Arah Alexia Asim, TUP Gear

Metro East - Renzel Laroza, Tempest Gaming Society

Metro South - Raphael Ulrich Dela Cruz, Apex Tamaraws

South Luzon - Ermintrude Roark Rebong, NU Alpha Gaming

North and Central Luzon - Charles Vincent Feliciano, TSU Vulphox Esports

West Visayas Christian Lexis Tan, Golden Lions Esports

Central Visayas - Myles Cirunay, Wildcats Esports League

Mindanao - Natalie Chin, TRACE

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Outstanding Alliance Organizations

Metro West - TUP Gaming Enthusiasts Association Ring, Technological University of the Philippines - Manila

Metro East - Tempest Gaming Society, Technological Institute of the Philippines - QC

Metro South - TUP-T Grayhawks Esports, Technological University of the Philippines - Taguig

South Luzon - NU Alpha Gaming, NU Laguna

North and Central Luzon - Panthera Esports, Systems Plus College Foundation

West Visayas - Golden Lions Esports. Central Philippine University

Central Visayas - Wildcats Esports League, Cebu Institute of Technology - University

Mindanao - XCEED, Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan

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Rookie Leader of the Year - Zoe Monique Soliva, UP Gaming Guild

Overall Best Student Leader of the Year - Natalie Chin, TRACE

Overall Best Alliance Organization of the Year - TUP Gaming Enthusiasts Association Ring, Technological University of the Philippines - Manila

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Winners received a mix of prizes from this year's sponsors. The AcadArena Shared Flame Trophy was debuted this year with each piece bearing a unique blue and purple flame, signifying the fire that each region and student club carries. Alliance Games S4 Finalists received over P50,000 in in-game credits, cash, and equipment, along with free  installation of GFiber Prepaid from Globe Fiber Prepaid. Additionally, the presenter supported the Community Advocate of the Year Award, the Best Student Leader Award, and the Best Alliance Organization Award P5000 in cash, supporting those who are model examples of gaming for good.

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