The Women in Games — The Outstanding Character Design by a Woman Award recognizes character designers who identify as women and whose work demonstrates exceptional artistry, creative vision, and impactful visual storytelling. This category is open to individual practitioners; studio teams are not eligible.
Requirements Open to individuals who identify as women. Non-binary and gender-nonconforming designers who feel this category reflects their identity may also be nominated.
The nominated work must be credited, verifiable, and publicly accessible within the eligibility period.
A nominee’s full body of work across the year will be considered; however, at least one qualifying title must have been released within the eligibility period.
Eligibility Period: January 2020 – August 2026
Judging Criteria - Artistic vision and narrative depth
- Originality and creative ambition
- Cultural or social impact
- Technical excellence and execution
Example Nomination: Natalie Pellmann,
Seekers of Skyveil (2025) — Senior Concept Artist, Devoted Studios
