Shortlisted nominees

The shortlisted nominees are: Early Audience Experts:

• Gary Burchell (Fireblade Software)

• Katie Nelson (Blueprint Digital Media Ltd)

• Samurai Duck Studios Community Contributor:

• Richard Hebblewhite (Wrexham Glynd r University)

• Steven Huckle (The Games Hub)

• Adam Boyne (BetaJester)

Deal of the Year:

• Fourth State

• Tom Beardsmore (Coatsink)

• Tony Gowland (Ant Workshop) Studio of the Year:

• Coatsink

• Brightrock Games

• Cooperative Innovations Studio Leader:

• Frank Arnot (Stormcloud Games)

• Tom Beardsmore (Coatsink)

• Olly Bennett (Cardboard Sword) Game Development Genius:

• Ian Hardingham (Mode 7 Games)

• Matt Wieteska (Six to Start)

• Rob Hewson (Huey Games Ltd) Smart Studio:

• Semaeopus

• Six to Start

• Huey Games Ltd Tranzfuser Award:

• Pocket Sized Hands

• Beta Jester Ltd

• Static Shell Studios Tranzfuser Local Hub of the Year:

• Wrexham Glynd r University

• University of Huddersfield

• University of South Wales