Gayming Awards Meet the Nominees: LGBTQ+ Content Creator of the Year Award

LGBTQ+ Content Creators are often the first examples of queer representation that their audiences will ever see. Particularly during a time when marginalized voices are under attack, these artists give queer nerds everywhere hope, showing them the joy of living authentically and playing a vital role in making gaming more inclusive for all — and we are so excited to celebrate them with the LGBTQ+ Content Creator of the Year Award at the 2026 Gayming Awards, sponsored by Logitech G.

This award is bestowed upon the queer creator who has gone above and beyond for their communities this year, and each nominee should be celebrated for all they’re doing for queer nerds today. Let’s take a closer look at them now as we get ready to announce the LGBTQ+ Content Creator of the Year!

ArtemirGaming

When it comes to World of Warcraft, LGBTQ+ audiences are lucky to have many queer streamers who’ve dedicated themselves to exploring this complex game — but nobody is doing it like ArtemirGaming. 

This steamer has taken the streaming WoW world by storm with his hilarious gameplay and fresh perspective. He guides his audience through the world in an accessible and endlessly queer way, imbuing his own personality into every part of the narrative and showing viewers how to conquer this digital world. 

His streams have earned ArtemirGaming not only thousands of fans but inclusion in Blizzard’s very own Creator Program, establishing him as one of the premier World of Warcraft streamers today. He’s been able to conquer both the world of streaming and Azeroth — let’s see if he’ll be able to conquer the votes and win the LGBTQ+ Content Creator of the Year Award!

Blizz

The best Twitch streamers can master any kind of game, from cozy vibes to pulse-pounding horror, while never failing to create a welcoming community for their audience. It’s an impressive and entertaining kind of flexibility, and it is completely embodied through the content creator, Blizz. 

Blizz reached the role of Twitch Partner quicker than most; within a few months of streaming, he already had a substantial audience tuned in for every second of gameplay. It was a monumental rise with his being one of the only Black, bisexual, and aroace streamers today, showing that you don’t have to hide yourself for the sake of success. And with his subscriber count still growing, he continues to create an online space where every watcher gets to be their truest selves.

With such a dazzling reputation, it’s clear why Blizz is a contender for the LGBTQ+ Content Creator of the Year Award!

BoyeFran

While a streamer isn’t defined by their partners, it’s hard not to be impressed by BoyeFran’s work — the Twitch Partner has established partnerships with Dead by Daylight, 2K, and Bandai Namco!

BoyeFran has grown to become one of the most prominent Dead by Daylight streamers on the platform, with his impressive skills and on-camera presence enriching audiences with every fixed generator (or torn apart survivor). He provides a strangely educational feel to his streams, still being fun but always leaving viewers with more knowledge about these games than they came with. He does this while being a queer, Eastern Band Cherokee creator, offering representation for a community that is too often ignored in mainstream gaming. 

BoyeFran is a true prodigy when it comes to streaming having been part of the LGBTQ+ Streamer Rising Star Class of 2025 at the 2025 Gayming Awards. Let’s see if those skills will carry him to the LGBTQ+ Content Creator of the Year win!

Ghcoffee

Nobody does chaos quite like Ghcoffee. 

The variety creator has made a name for himself through the absurd; he loves modding classic games to the point where they barely resemble the original product. For years he’s awed viewers as a digital Frankenstein, innovating their favorite projects into wildly enjoyable creations and playing them with his trademark style of WTF humor. 

A master of both unimaginable game mods and social media, Ghcoffee has amassed a huge following invested in whatever absurdist game he decides to experiment on next. A literal innovator, it’s no wonder so many people are pushing for him to take home LGBTQ+ Content Creator of the Year. 

Hyjules

Many people love Twitch because it’s a reminder that they’re not alone, with each stream connecting them to people they feel safe with. It’s a fact that bisexual creator Hyjules is deeply aware of, which is why she’s devoted herself to reminding subscribers that there’s always someone rooting for them today. 

Hyjules revolutionized Twitch with her Coworking and Coding Creator Club, a collective focused on offering a space people a space where they can work on daily tasks while being rooted on by a whole community of supporters. She still loves gaming — her streams feature some of the dreamiest RPGs you’ll ever see — but is committed to giving her subscribers the motivation that is so easy to lose nowadays. 

HyJules has created a true safe space that reminds her followers that there is always someone cheering them on. It’s made her one of the platforms’ most inspirational creators, and it’s why she’s nominated for LGBTQ+ Content Creator of the Year.

KoiJay

There are few Twitch success stories quite as remarkable as KoiJay’s. 

After only a year on the platform, this streamer has amassed a long list of accolades: Twitch Partner and Partner+ status, multiple features on the Twitch Front Page, and many of his Date Everything! stream moments going completely viral! KoiJay did all this while hosting numerous charity streams for LGBTQ+ organizations, pairing his ascent in popularity with a sense of responsibility to his many marginalized communities. 

KoiJay is a model for what dedication to your art looks like, showing what a ‘Twitch Success Story’ can be for queer streamers today, and he’s rightly nominated for the LGBTQ+ Content Creator of the Year award. 

Phaun

When it comes to Phaun, a content creator and makeup artist, there’s only one phrase that even comes close to describing their style: girlypop!

Phaun is an established master of all things internet, with the creator raving about both pop culture and gaming on their many social platforms (all while flaunting an impeccable makeup beat). They have a deep love for all things RPGs, Pokémon, and Nintendo, and they often pair this passion with discussions about pop culture in a way that makes both kinds of information accessible to all. 

During a time when gaming still struggles to find its footing in mainstream queer culture, Phaun shows why both internet fandom and video games are vital for our community. They’re a true trendsetter in every sense of the word, and they may make this year’s LGBTQ+ Content Creator of the Year award the most girlypop one yet!

Ravynia

Any fan of Ravynia — the bisexual, Latina Twitch streamer — knows that along with her love of video games, this creator’s true passion is uplifting creators that the gaming industry too often forgets. 

It’s something you see in almost every one of her streams; the creator almost exclusively plays indie games from smaller developers. She’s done this while turning her channel into one the truly represents inclusivity, joining groups like Twitch’s Women’s, Pride, and Latin Unity Guild, all while hosting fun events and challenges for her queer audience! She’s done this after only a year as a streamer, making it clear to everyone watching just how dedicated she is to raising awareness for marginalized gamers today. 

Ravynia is committed to being a streamer for good, using every opportunity to amplify the voices of indie developers and her many community members. With such a beautiful mission, it’s clear why she’s in the running to win this year’s LGBTQ+ Content Creator of the Year award!

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