By Ken Bennedict Pueyo, BAELS-4 Intern

The Golden Lions Esports received various awards in the AcadArena last April 30, 2023.

Let the lions roar with pride! Golden Lions Esports, the esports organization of Central Philippine University, has been recognized as the best alliance organization in the country, bagging four awards in total, at the recently held AcadArena awards on April 30, 2023. The organization was nominated in six categories.

Best Alliance Organization of the Year, Student Leader of the Year for Therese S. Elizalde, Advocacy of the Year for “GG! GLE Gives Back!”, and Jersey of the Year: are the awards won by the organization.

Therese Elizalde, the winner of the Student Leader of the Year award, expressed her joy at winning four categories at the AcadArena Awards, saying that it was an incredible achievement for their team. She attributed the success to the collective hard work, determination, and unwavering commitment of everyone involved in the organization.

“Receiving these awards was a true honor for our team, and it has inspired us to strive for even greater levels of excellence in the future. I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported us and continues to do so,” Therese stated.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas also extended his gratitude to AcadArena for recognizing the efforts of the students and for providing a platform for campus gaming and esports in the country.

The AcadArena Awards is an annual event that recognizes and celebrates the talents and skills of students in the gaming community. This prestigious award highlights the remarkable achievements of leaders, creators, and players as well as inspire individuals and organizations to strive for excellence, promoting creativity and innovation in the industry.