The Esports Awards has crowned Eefje “Sjokz” Depoortere as the On-Air Talent of the Decade. The special honor celebrates the Belgian broadcaster’s impact on esports over the awards ceremony’s entire 10-year history from 2015 to 2025.
Sjokz has been the face of European League of Legends since day one. She hosted the very first EU LCS broadcast back in 2013 and has remained the league’s anchor through its transformation into the LEC in 2019. Her presence on the desk has become as essential to the viewing experience as Baron steals and backdoor plays.
The award recognizes more than just longevity. Sjokz has elevated esports broadcasting by bringing the perfect mix of professionalism and personality to every show. Whether she’s grilling players about their draft decisions or keeping energy high during technical pauses, she makes five-hour broadcasts feel like they fly by.
Her reach extends far beyond the LEC studio in Berlin. Sjokz regularly hosts the biggest international League events including Worlds and MSI. She’s also proven her versatility by taking on hosting duties for major Counter-Strike tournaments. Working fluently in English, Dutch, and French has made her a go-to choice for global events where connecting with diverse audiences matters.
This isn’t her first rodeo with the Esports Awards either. She’s won Host of the Year multiple times throughout the decade. But this new honor puts her contributions in perspective—she’s been shaping how esports looks and sounds on broadcast for an entire generation of viewers.
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The timing feels right for this recognition. As esports broadcasting has grown from scrappy streams to productions that rival traditional sports, Sjokz has been there setting the standard. She showed that you could be both knowledgeable enough to challenge analysts and charismatic enough to make pre-game segments must-watch content.
Her decade of work has inspired countless other broadcasters who’ve followed in her footsteps. In an industry that’s constantly evolving and sometimes struggles with burnout, maintaining excellence for 10+ years while adapting to new games, formats, and audiences is no small feat.
