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New Game Dev Heroes initiative launches, designed to celebrate the work of the people behind the scenes of the games industry
10 July, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
A new search for excellence in the games industry was announced this month as the Game Dev Heroes initiative officially launched. The only national awards ceremony to celebrate game developers for their individual contributions to their studios, teams and projects, the Game Dev Heroes aim to shine the spotlight on the unsung heroes and hidden visionaries behind our favourite titles.
Game Dev Heroes are now calling on industry professionals to nominate their studio’s heroes. Anyone in the studio could be a winner, with categories spanning development, management, marketing & community, the studio ‘Unsung Hero’, and ‘Diversity Champion’. The submission deadline is Tuesday 19th June 2018. An award will also be given to highlight a member of the industry for their Outstanding Contribution, which will be chosen by the judging panel.
The awards are already garnering support with Aardvark Swift, GamesJobsDirect, Analog and Launchpad announced as the first sponsors. The judging panel is set to be announced shortly, composed of industry professionals across HR and senior management, who’ll be able to dig deep into the applications and really comprehend the achievements of those nominated.
Simon Hope, Director & Lead Recruiter at headline sponsor Aardvark Swift, said ‘We’re delighted to be part of such a brilliant initiative. Games, projects and studios can only be as strong and successful as their dev team are, and we should recognise and celebrate those who’re making a personal contribution. We speak to so many talented people every single day who’re personally doing phenomenal things – those individuals deserve to be celebrated.’
The award winners are set to be announced on Tuesday 10th July as part of a Game Dev Heroes networking event, held in Brighton throughout Develop Conference week. The event is free to attend but will be ticketed entry – to be notified when tickets are available head over to gamedevheroes.co and sign up to the mailing list.
Please direct any queries relating to nominations, judging or sponsorship to info@gamedevheroes.co and head over to gamedevheroes.co to take part.
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Media contact:
Rachel
Marketing Manager
rachel@gamedevheroes.co
07807 754552