Academic Award
Showcasing the academics who are doing the most to help students into the games industy, with a strong track record of beneficial results from their work.
Dr Hamish Carr
University of Leeds
Dr Iain Donald
Abertay University
Prof Mata Haggis-Burridge
NHTV Breda University of Applied Scientists
Dr Daryl Marples
University of Huddersfield
Dr Mike Reddy
University of South Wales
Paul Roberts
Staffordshire University
Dr Gary Ushaw
Newcastle University
Educational Institution Award
Highlighting the universities and courses that are actively doing the most to help students into the games industry.
Birmingham City University (Gamer Camp)
Student Award
Showcasing games students who are pro-active high achievers, exceeding expectations to ensure the best chance of graduating straight into a games industry role.
Jared Buckley
Sheffield Hallam University
Kieran Clare
De Montfort University
Richard Hill
Staffordshire University
Ben Murray
University of Derby
Kial Oliver-Gibson
University of Huddersfield
Lewis Thompson
Staffordshire University
Student Game Award
The best of student games projects, whether independently developed or as part of university study.
These games highlight students & recent graduates taking huge steps toward a professional career in games.
The Grandfather Machine
National Film & Television School
Falling Sky
National Film & Television School
Flux8
University of Huddersfield
Monitor
Sheffield Hallam University
Kabounce
NHTV
The Red Stare
NHTV
From Light
University of Southern California
Graduate Employer Award
The studios doing the most to help nurture the next generation of games developers, and working towards a more sustainable future for the industry.
Graduate Impact Award
Graduate & junior employees that have quickly become integral members of their teams and are creating a hugely positive impact not just within their studio, but also toward the wider games industry.
Josh Bell
Junior Sound Designer
Cloud Imperium
Matthias Kapuvari
Senior Concept Artist
Atomhawk
Matthew Kemp
Designer/Scripter
Revolution
Anthea van Leeuwen
3D Artist
Playtonic
Liz Mercuri
Technical Evangelist
Unity
Nicolas Pirot
Technical Artist
Rocksteady
