The TIGA Games Industry Awards showcase excellence in games development, service providers and education.

Welcome to the TIGA Games Industry Awards, the UK’s most prestigious celebration of the video games industry.

The TIGA Games Industry Awards uniquely recognises excellence in game development, business and education, celebrating the achievements of both small and large studios, plus the companies who work with them.

When is the deadline for entries? The deadline for entering the 2024 Awards has now past.

When and where is the awards ceremony?

This year’s presentation ceremony will take place on Thursday November 28th at London’s iconic Shoreditch Town Hall.

What is the dress code?

Smart dress

How much does it cost to enter?

It is completely free, although some categories are reserved for TIGA members.

Who judges the awards?

Our highly experienced panel of judges will judge the award categories with the exception of ‘Game of the Year’, the winner of which will be determined by attendees of the awards ceremony.

FAQs

  • How do I enter?

    All entries must come through the relevant form on the website.

  • Can European/International games studios enter?

    Yes. However, some TIGA Awards categories do have a focus on the UK video games industry. See the category descriptions.

  • Which games are eligible to enter the TIGA Games Industry Awards?

    Any game that has been released on at least one platform by Wednesday, July 31st 2024 is eligible to enter the TIGA Games Industry Awards. There are no restrictions on how old a game may be in order to enter the TIGA Games Industry Awards. However, if the game’s release pre-dates 1st August 2023, then it must have had at least one significant game play update since release. Please state this on your entry form. Please read the categories carefully and be sure that your game matches the criteria of what the judges are looking for.

  • What are the categories?

    Take a look – categories.

  • Can I enter multiple categories?

    Yes!

  • Why are there member only categories?

    TIGA is a membership organisation and so we reserve some categories to salute the achievements of our members.

  • The TIGA Games Awards (the Awards) will be administered by The Independent Game Developers Association (TIGA).
  • The Awards are free to enter.
  • All games submitted to the TIGA Games Industry Awards 2024 must have been released by the Monday, July 29th 2024 on at least one platform.
  • No pre-released or Early Access games can be entered. Proof of release date may be requested.
  • Any game can enter the TIGA Games Industry Awards providing it has been released by Wednesday July 31st 2024 and matches the judging criteria. If the game’s release pre-dates August 7th 2023 then it must have had at least one significant game play update since its release.
  • The footage you provide of your game and the wording you use on your entry form is exactly what will be used at the awards show should you be shortlisted. Changes cannot be made to entries once submitted.
  • TIGA has appointed a panel of judges who will determine the final shortlist and decide on a winner for each category.
  • The decision of the judges is final and binding and no further correspondence will be entered into.
  • TIGA reserves the right to make changes in the judging process.
  • TIGA reserves the right to reallocate an entry for a particular category to a different category as it sees fit.
  • TIGA reserves the right to change categories, remove categories and introduce new categories for the Awards 2024.
  • All entries must contain a contact telephone number and an email address to facilitate further enquiries that TIGA may have of an entrant and as regards an entry.
  • Winners and finalists of the Awards agree to participate in promotional activities for these Awards and future versions of the Awards.
  • Closing date for entries is Friday August 2nd 2024 at 23:59. Any entries received past this date will not be accepted.
  • All entries must be made via the TIGA website.
  • No responsibility will be taken by TIGA or any companies associated with the awards for delayed or lost entries.
  • By submitting your entry you are confirming that the information it contains is correct. If the information is found to be inaccurate the nomination and/or Award will be withdrawn. No correspondence will be entered into.
  • We will notify shortlisted entries and finalists by email. If you have not heard from us, you have not been successful in being shortlisted.
  • No physical copies of games should be sent to TIGA, entries will only be accepted through redeemable online codes or the sending of game play files through the TIGA Games Industry Awards entry form.
  • Winners will receive one trophy. Any additional duplicates must be purchased and paid for by the winners. Prices available on request from TIGA.
  • TIGA will publish the names of winners on the www.tiga.org website and also publish a press release announcing all the winners.
  • TIGA will handle personal information received from entrants in accordance with TIGA’s privacy notice: https://tiga.org/privacy.In submitting an entry you accept that your data will be recorded and used by TIGA in accordance with the same. In line with its privacy notice, TIGA may use and share an entrant’s details for purposes necessary for the administration of the Awards and related Ceremony.
  • By entering the TIGA awards you agree to your information being used by TIGA for marketing purposes and added to the TIGA marketing database. Your data may also be shared with event sponsors and partners for use in their own marketing activities. You are free to opt out of marketing by contacting TIGA after entry.
  • Winners and finalists of the Awards agree to participate in promotional activities for these Awards and future versions of the Awards.