The "Sia Award" Went to These Three Contestants From 'Survivor 45'

Dec. 22 2023, Updated 11:29 a.m. ET

Another Season of Survivor is in the books, and whilst we couldn't be happier for this season's winner, there are nonetheless a few unfastened ends to tie up sooner than we are in a position to transport on to Season 46.

Specifically: Who won the Sia Award this year? For somebody who's unfamiliar, Sia (sure, the musician) is a huge fan of the show and has historically gifted cash to a number of avid gamers from each and every season for several years now — simply because she will be able to! Who won this year?

Katurah Topps, Jake O'Kane, and Kaleb Gebrewold had been awarded the Sia money for Season 45 of 'Survivor.'

Shortly after the Season 45 finale aired, Sia video-called Katurah and awarded her with $100,000! While that is obviously a perfect prize, Katurah says that Sia additionally said she was her favorite player of the season — what an honor!

Sia's generosity did not stop there. In addition to gifting Katurah $100,000, Sia also reached out to each third-place participant Jake O'Kane and Mr. Shot-in-the-Dark himself, Kaleb Gebrewold and gave them $15,000 each and every. Congrats to all 3 gamers!

What is the "Sia Award" on 'Survivor'?

The Sia Award is one in every of our favourite portions of the recreation — and it’s not even technically an actual a part of the recreation. Basically, Sia is a big fan of the show. To rejoice her love of the display, she from time to time provides avid gamers in the game cash.

It all began during Survivor: Kaoh Rong. According to Jeff, Sia texted him from the target audience whilst they had been filming the are living finale announcing, “I wish to give some money to a player! Right now, all the way through the reunion.”

The player in question was once Tai Trang, who had stored a hen from being eaten, named it Mark (after Survivor manufacturer Mark Burnett), and released it after the Final Tribal Council. Sia donated $50,000 to Tai and every other $50,000 to an animal charity as a result of their mutual love for animals.

Since then, Sia has awarded several different gamers more than a few dollar quantities primarily based on her admiration for them (and the entertainment price they supply).

Here's a listing of all of the "Sia Award" winners on 'Survivor.'

• Season 32 (Koah Rong) — Tai Trang — $50,000 (plus $50,000 to charity)
• Season 36 (Ghost Island) — (*45*) Hurley — $14,000
• Season 37 (David vs. Goliath) — Davie Rickenbacker — $14,000
• Season 38 (Edge of Extinction) — Rick Devens ($100,000), Aurora McCreary ($15,000), Joe Anglim ($15,000 to charity)
• Season 39 (Island of the Idols) — Janet Carbin ($100,000), Elaine Stott ($100,000), Jamal Shipman ($15,000)
• Season 42 — Drea Wheeler — $100,000
• Season 43 — Jesse Lopez ($100,000), Owen Knight ($50,000), Ryan Medrano ($50,000)
• Season 44 — Carolyn Wiger ($100,000), Carson Garrett ($15,000), Lauren Harpe ($15,000)
• Season 45 — Katurah Topps ($100,000), Jake O'Kane ($15,000), Kaleb Gebrewold ($15,000)

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