TIGA, the network for games developers and digital publishers and the trade association representing the video games industry, has today announced that GameS-Tech (the new Insurance Solution for the Games Industry) will present Best Start Up at the 5th TIGA Games Industry Awards.
The sold out TIGA Games Industry Award ceremony will take place on10th November 2016 at the spectacular Christ Church Spitalifields, a restored Hawksmooor Baroque church situated in the heart of London’s vibrant East End. Whilst dinner tickets have sold out some balcony (standing) tickets remain and are on sale now at www.tiga.org/awards/ceremony
The award will be presented by Account Executive Kate Rhodes from S-Tech Insurance who has created and launched GameS-Tech (www.GameS-Tech.co.uk). Launching on 07 November, GameS-Tech aims to offer a cost effective, innovative insurance solutions for a range of companies and individuals working within the games industry including developers, publishers, art houses and quality assurance & localisation services. GameS-Tech has been created in conjunction with TIGA.
Shortlisted for the closely contested Best Start Up award are games developers:
- Atom Republic
- Ghost Town Games
- Project M Studio
TIGA CEO Dr. Richard Wilson said:
“I am delighted to announce that Silver sponsor GameS-Tech will be presenting the award for Best Start Up . So much of TIGA’s work in the UK is about supporting young companies, we’re delighted to be able to recognise the incredible talent we have here in the UK through this award.”
“TIGA is delighted to have supported GameS-TECH in the creation of their insurance product which is specifically designed to meet the needs of the games industry. The UK video games industry is a fast moving sector which needs quick, flexible and responsive insurance solutions to meet the various insurance needs of individuals, studios and companies. We will encourage all our members to use this service.”
GameS-Tech Account Executive Kate Rhodes said:
“ GameS-Tech are thrilled to be sponsoring the TIGA Industry Awards. This flagship event recognises the best talent in the Games Industry
GameS-Tech are looking forward to presenting the Best Start Up Award at the TIGA Industry Awards. The award recognises the hard work and determination needed to follow a vision through to an end product. These businesses represent the future success of the Games Industry”
To see who wins Best Start Up and keep updated on all the wins of the night please follow the evening’s events on Twitter via @TIGAmovement and #TIGAawards or see our website for details. All shortlisted categories can be viewed here.
Notes to editors:
About TIGA
TIGA is the network for games developers and digital publishers and the trade association representing the video games industry. Since 2010, TIGA has won 24 business awards and commendations and has been successfully accredited as an Investors in People organisation three times. TIGA focuses on three sets of activities:
Political representation
Media representation
Business services
This enhances the competitiveness of our members by providing benefits that make a material difference to their businesses, including a reduction in costs and improved commercial opportunities. It also means our members’ voices are heard in the corridors of power and positively represented in national, broadcast and UK video games trade media.
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