Best Applied Game (powered by City of Rotterdam)
Best game developed not for the primary purpose of entertainment, but for education, training, medical appliance, therapy. Criteria include the achieved impact and general excellence in concept and execution. The jury will need to be able to play the game (by themselves or on location) so exhibitions that were only playable for a limited time are excluded.

Special Awards (by nomination only)

Best Studio
This award is not about making the best games, but more about being the best place to make games. Criteria include (but are not limited to) employee health/benefits, creative environment, good leadership, teamwork. The studio doesn’t need to have a physical location, a remote studio is also eligible for this award
Applicant does not need to own (part of) the studio, but they do need to have a clear link with the studio. For example, being an employee or client.

Awesome Achievement
An achievement in cultural or economic growth, marketing or business excellence or another form of measurable success within the game industry (for example an exceptional ROI, high ARPDAU/retention, explosive active player base growth, crazy viral campaigns, etc). This award is to celebrate games, projects, people or companies who do awesome things, but generally speaking fly under the radar. Games can be submitted for this category, but it is also possible to nominate projects, people or companies through the Nomination form.

Inclusion (powered by Discord)
Given to an initiative, person, organization or company that has significant impact in improving inclusivity for the game industry. We accept nominations for this award, and we will also be on the lookout for nominees ourselves.

Lifetime/Career Achievement
Given to a person who has made a significant contribution to the Dutch game industry, either through their leadership, guidance, or their projects. This award is meant to celebrate their lifetime’s work, but does not necessarily have to be given at the end of their career.