At the recent HLTV Awards ceremony, Ilya 'm0NESY' Osipov, a key player for G2 Esports, shared his thoughts on clinching the coveted AWPer of the Year title in 2024. In a candid moment during the event, m0NESY opened up about the immense dedication he had poured into his craft, underscoring the significant sacrifices he had made along the way. Not even his vacations were spared, with half of his leisure time dedicated to honing his skills in the intense realm of CS2.
Expressing his unwavering confidence in the abilities of Danil 'donk' Kryshkovets, m0NESY predicted a bright future for the rising star, tipping him to clinch the prestigious title of the best player of 2024. Prior to the announcement of the Top 3 rankings, m0NESY vocally endorsed donk's exceptional talent, firmly believing in the rookie's claim to the number one spot.
The HLTV Top 20 rankings saw m0NESY secure the second position, effectively disrupting ZywOo's long-standing streak of dominance at the top. The Russian prodigy was further honored with the title of AWPer of the Year, while donk emerged triumphant at the pinnacle of the charts. According to the discerning HLTV panel, donk's stellar performance at the Shanghai Major played a pivotal role in determining the victor of this prestigious accolade. For a complete rundown of all the deserving award recipients, refer to the comprehensive list below.