COLUMBUS, Ohio (1/13/2025) – Head Coach Dominic Vignato and student-athletes
Damon Lavin and Colin Cadigan represented the Nichols College eSports team at the 2025 Scholastic eSports Awards held in Columbus, Ohio at the Ohio State University last week.
The event was created to empower students, schools, and communities by providing platform that celebrates excellence in eSports. Through collaboration with industry leaders, educators, and advocacy groups, they strove to highlight the positive impact of eSports in education and personal development.
"The trip to the Scholastic eSports Awards was one to remember," said Vignato. "As a coach, I was grateful to have the opportunity to learn from other top programs and how they go about handling important tasks in the industry."
"As for the two student-athletes who joined me,
Damon Lavin and Colin Cadigan, I was glad to see they were able to take something away from the weekend and see them implement their findings on the team."
About the Scholastic eSports Awards
The scholastic eSports Awards will aim to recognize and honor the exceptional achievements of students, schools, organizations and leaders involved in the scholastic eSport community. By celebrating these accomplishments, we hope to inspire future growth in the industry, encourage academic and personal development through gaming, and highlight the positive impact of eSports in education. Our goal is to create a platform that not only rewards excellence but also promotes collaboration, innovation, and the continued integration of eSports into scholastic environments.
