Liquid pair nominated for HLTV awards

This year HLTV announced they would run an end of year award show, a first of its kind for the CS scene. The award nominees have been announced and despite a trophy-less year for NA, the scene finds itself represented in two categories 'Anchor of the year' and 'Opener of the year'.

Despite a rough run over the past few years, Keith "NAF" Markovic has been one of Liquid and NACS's bright lights during a dark period and he continued that this year, posting a 1.09 rating across big events throughout the year.

NAF is widely regarded as not just one of the best current Anchor players, but one of the best in that role in the history of CS:GO. Therefore, it is fair to get excited at the prospect of the Canadian rifler bringing home the award.

NAF's Liquid teammate and the teams newest addition, Mareks "YEKINDAR" Gaļinskis also finds himself nominated for an award at the ceremony. With the Latvian star being one of the nominees for 'Opener of the year', recognizing his ability to crack open rounds for his NA teammates.

The ceremony is due to take place in Stockholm, Sweden on the 14th of January.