How It Works

STEP 1

ENTRIES & NOMINATIONS

ENTRIES OPEN IN JULY

STEP 2

THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS

SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED AUGUST

STEP 3

THE AWARDS CEREMONY

THURSDAY 24th SEPTEMBER 2026

STEP 1

ENTRIES & NOMINATIONS

ENTRIES OPEN IN JULY

The MCV/DEVELOP Women In Games Awards are open to those working within or aligned to the UK games industry. Nominations honouring incredible women will be accepted at the beginning in June.

STEP 2

SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED IN AUGUST

Once nominations close on 10th August, the selection panel will be tasked with reviewing each and every entry to ensure that the relevant criteria is met before curating a shortlist in each category. 

STEP 3

THURSDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 2026

The MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards will be held at 21 Soho – 3-5 Sutton Row, London W1D 4NR.

It’s shaping up to be an incredible event in a unique and vibrant setting. All the shortlisted finalists will be invited to attend, as will those who are keen to support and honour their achievements.