Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Elin Yoojung Moen, has been nominated for the Diversity Award at the HER Awards 2026

1st Vice President of the Norwegian Esports Federation, Elin Yoojung Moen is without doubt the driving force in Norwegian Esports.

The 1st Vice President of the Norwegian Esports Federation, Elin Yoojung Moen, has been nominated for the Diversity Award at the HER Awards 2026 – and has now advanced to the semifinals. The nomination recognizes her work for inclusion, equality, and structural change in esports, both nationally and internationally.

HER Awards is a national award ceremony that highlights women and organizations creating real value through leadership, ownership, and long-term impact. The awards will be presented during the HER Conference & Awards at Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo on April 27, 2026.

“It means a lot to be nominated. To be seen for the work you put in, and for the values you stand for, gives both motivation and responsibility,” says Elin Yoojung Moen regarding the nomination.

HER Awards is regarded as one of Norway’s largest platforms for highlighting female leaders and role models across technology, business, and society. That Elin Yoojung Moen is now a semifinalist means that her work is being evaluated among a national top tier of candidates. The awards are not only about visibility, but about leadership that creates lasting structural change.

A Clear Voice for Diversity in Esports

Elin Yoojung Moen was the Norwegian Esports Federation’s first female President (2024–2025) and is currently 1st Vice President. She has also been elected to the board of the International Esports Federation (IESF), where she works to improve representation and create more inclusive structures in global esports.

The nomination for the Diversity Award is based on long-term efforts to make esports a safer and more accessible arena for more people. Through her leadership, she has elevated voices that are often unheard, been a strong advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion, and worked toward structural changes that give more people a seat at the table.

Moen describes her leadership as values-based and principled:

“For me, leadership is about building robust and long-term structures. I want a sustainable esports ecosystem where decisions are made based on a holistic perspective and long-term development,” she says in a comment regarding the nomination.

She has, among other things, been a driving force behind amendments to the Norwegian Esports Federation’s statutes that commit the organization to better gender balance in boards and committees, and has used her international roles to open doors for more women and young people in esports and technology. The Diversity Award highlights leaders who contribute to genuine inclusion through action, structure, and culture-building. In an industry still strongly male-dominated, this nomination is an important signal that esports is changing.

A Nomination That Matters for the Entire Community

For the Norwegian Esports Federation, the nomination is also an important recognition of the work being done to build a more inclusive esports environment in Norway.

“Elin doesn’t just talk about diversity – she actually creates structural changes that give more people a seat at the table. Her work shows how esports can be an arena for community, achievement, and societal development,” says Secretary General Jarle Heitmann.

For several years, Moen has been a clear voice for equal opportunities and safe communities in esports.

“That esports leaders are being highlighted in national awards shows how the gaming community is increasingly being seen as an important arena in society,” says Heitmann.

Last year, HER Awards received nearly 2,000 nominations and more than 67,000 public votes, making it one of the largest awards of its kind in Norway.

Vote for Elin Yoojung Moen!

Moen has now advanced to the semifinals in the Diversity Award category – and public votes are crucial going forward.

👉 Vote for Elin Yoojung Moen here:

Vote for your favorites | HER Awards 2026 (9. Mangfoldsprisen)

The Norwegian Esports Federation encourages the entire esports community, partners, and friends of organized gaming to show their support. Every vote is a contribution to the work for a more inclusive and forward-looking esports scene.

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