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Following the receipt of hundreds of entries and after an extensive selection process, the shortlist for the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards 2024 is ready for your viewing pleasure!
As always, it’s a joy and an honour to read of the incredible contributions women make to video game development in the UK, so a big thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate someone and congratulations to all those who have made it to this stage. The final judging will be conducted by a panel of distinguished women from the UK games industry, including past award winners.
All individuals listed below will be invited to the awards ceremony at the America Square Conference Centre in London on September 26th, where the winners will be announced. Expect an email in your inbox soon – if not already!
Games Campaigner
- Jennifer Estaris, ustwo games
- Marion My Anh Baxerres, Project AWR
- Rebecca Sampson, Moxie Ops
- Sarah McCue, Twitch
In-House HR and Recruitment Impact
- Danielle Davis, NaturalMotion Games
- Julie Piedrabuena, ustwo games
- Khally Saarman-Jones, Payload Studios
- Sara Machado, Sumo Group
Development Impact
- Claudia Doppioslash, Wushu Studios
- Joanna Haslam, Snap Finger Click
- Kate Fanthorpe, Creative Assembly
- Samantha Luzon, Payload Studios
Journalism Impact
- Chloe Sinclair, Fresh Seed
- Laura Kate Dale, LauraKBuzz
- Rhiannon Bevan, TheGamer
- Sophie McEvoy, GamesIndustry.biz
Educational Impact
- Amy dos Santos, King
- Anna Limpens, University of Portsmouth
- Bryony-Hope Green, College of Esports
- Marcia Deakin, NextGen Skills Academy
Career Mentor
- Alison Jones, Dlala Studios
- Beverley Bright, Wushu Studios
- Laura Higgins, Rocksteady Studios
- Marilena Papacosta, Freelance
Creative Impact
- Alina Fedaseyenka, nDreams
- Dominique Devoucoux, King
- Kate Blacklock, Jagex
- Katie Lowndes, TrailerFarm
Business Impact
- Blandine Prost, Keywords Studios
- Catherine Anderson, Green Man Gaming
- MJ Widomska, YRS TRULY
- Nadine Oehmcke, nDreams
Comms Impact
- Hannah Flynn, Failbetter Games
- Izzy Jagan, Square Enix
- Lisa Carter, Mimram Media
- Tegan Kenney, Wired Productions
Rising Star
- Ellie Greenfield, Sumo Group
- Imogen Mellor, YRS TRULY
- Natalie Stone, BAFTA
- Rebecca Chisholme, Indigo Pearl
This year’s MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards are proudly sponsored by Amiqus, Airship Interactive, Eaton Smith Solicitors, Firesprite, Gowling WLG, Green Man Gaming, Liquid Violet, Playdemic, Playground Games, Rocksteady Studios and Supermassive Games.
If you’re interested in discussing partnership opportunities for the event, please reach out to vanessa.joyce@biz-media.co.uk.
