HLTV Community Awards 2025: Full Winners List, Rankings, and What They Reveal About CS2

The HLTV Community Awards 2025 highlighted the most influential figures, events, and creations in the Counter-Strike 2 ecosystem, as voted by the community. From dominant streamers to the first-ever Skin of the Year, the results underline how CS2 culture evolved throughout the year.

Below is a ranked breakdown of every winner, including voting percentages, competitive context, and why each result matters for the broader CS2 scene.

#1 Streamer of the Year — ohnePixel (59.3%)

For the third consecutive year, ohnePixel claimed Streamer of the Year — and in overwhelming fashion. Nearly 60% of all votes went his way, leaving fl0m (23.3%) and Evelone192 (17.4%) well behind.

 #2 Creator of the Year — dima_aimbots (50.9%)

Educational content continues to dominate CS2 viewership. dima_aimbots secured a clear majority, defeating former winner NadeKing (30.1%) and Virre (19%).

Why this ranks high:
CS2’s mechanical changes pushed players to seek aim training, efficiency, and fundamentals, making improvement-focused creators more relevant than ever.

 #3 Skin of the Year — AWP | Printstream (JTPNZ) (50.1%)

HLTV introduced Skin of the Year for the first time — and the community responded decisively. JTPNZ’s AWP | Printstream crossed the 50% mark, ahead of:

Glock-18 | Shinobu (Horameow) — 32.9%

M4A4 | Full Throttle (dwern) — 17%

 #4 Talent of the Year — BanKs (42.3%)

BanKs successfully defended his title, narrowly edging out:

SPUNJ — 35.3%

Freya Spiers — 22.4%

Why it matters:
In a year packed with Majors and long desk segments, consistency and authority mattered more than flash — and the community rewarded exactly that.

 #5 Event of the Year — StarLadder Budapest Major (37.0%)

The tightest vote of all categories. The Budapest Major narrowly beat:

BLAST.tv Austin Major — 34.2%

IEM Cologne — 28.8%

The event concluded with Team Vitality lifting the trophy, reinforcing their dominance in the latter half of the season.

What the HLTV Community Awards 2025 Tell Us About CS2

Streaming & skins are inseparable — content drives market interest

Educational creators are winning long-term loyalty

Majors still define the season, especially the final one

Broadcast talent stability matters more than ever

These trends align closely with broader CS2 developments seen throughout 2025, from economy shifts to content consumption habits.