by The Bloom Report | 21 Sep 2023
Press Release
PEOPLE OF PLAY ANNOUNCE FINALISTS FOR THE
2023 TOY & GAME INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS
TAGIE Voting Now Open Through October 20th, 2023
CHICAGO (September 21, 2023) - Finalists for the prestigious TAGIE Awards have been announced by People of Play (POP). The TAGIEs, now in its 16th year, honor the most innovative inventors, designers, suppliers, retailers, marketers and PR teams in the toy and game industry. Public voting starts today, Thursday, September 21 and ends on October 20, 2023. Visit the TAGIE Awards Finalist page to learn about the finalists and cast your vote.
Winners in nine categories will receive their TAGIE crystal engraved awards on November 3, 2023, in front of a live audience of their peers at Joe’s Live Concert Venue. Tickets can be purchased HERE.
“We are excited to kick off the holidays by shining a light on the innovators that inspire us, and who are the beating heart of the toy industry,” said Karri Bean, TAGIE Awards Host and Senior Licensing Manager, at Disney Consumer Products, Experiences and Consumer Products. “You all inspire us daily. The TAGIEs are our opportunity to give back and celebrate your accomplishments. Mark your calendars!”
Alongside the nine winners, People of Play will also honor for Games Changers: Unsung Heroes
Congratulations to all the 2023 innovative and inspiring finalists listed by category below:
TOY INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR
GAME INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR
RISING STAR INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR
MOST INNOVATIVE PR AND MARKETING TEAM OF THE YEAR
MOST INNOVATIVE ART AND DESIGN VISUALS OF THE YEAR
MOST INNOVATIVE SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
MOST INNOVATIVE RETAILER OF THE YEAR
MOST INNOVATIVE LICENSE OF THE YEAR
YOUNG INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR (under 18 years old)
Media Contacts:
Amy Friedland, Freeman PR, 973-470-0400, ext. 25 afriedland@freeanpr.com
Emily Potrzuski, Freeman PR, 973-470-0400, ext. 15 epotrzuski@freemanpr.com
Julia Amiano, Freeman PR, 908-377-2825, jamiano@freemanpr.com
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About People of Play
People of Play (POP) leads the global toy and game industry in promoting innovation, creativity, and connectivity. A one-stop source of community for industry professionals, aspiring inventors and people of all ages who love to play, People of Play hosts a wide range of events including the Chicago Toy & Game (CHITAG) Fair, the Toy & Game International Excellence (TAGIE) Awards, the Young Inventor Challenge, the Toy & Game International Summit, POP-pedia and the People of Play Foundation.
About the TAGIEs
Founded in 2008, the Toy & Game International Excellence Awards (TAGIEs) celebrate the outstanding achievements of toy and game industry leaders from around the world, by honoring masters of innovation and invention. The annual event also pays homage to industry professionals who differentiate themselves with their spirit for fun, philanthropy, inventor advocacy, creativity and humanitarianism. Inventors, designers, manufacturers, retailers, media and the general public come together for this prestigious annual gala event. The TAGIEs are hosted in the fall in conjunction with POP Week. For more information, visit https://www.chitag.com/2023-tagie-awards
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