Nominations open for 2026 TAGIE Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Toy & Game Innovation Excellence (TAGIE) Awards, presented by People of Play, a division of The Toy Association. The annual awards program celebrates innovators, designers, retailers, suppliers, marketers, and other industry professionals who have made significant contributions to the global toy and game industry.
Industry members can submit nominations free of charge through July 31, 2026. Categories include Toy Innovator of the Year, Game Innovator of the Year, Licensed Product Innovator of the Year, Young Innovator of the Year, Most Innovative Designer, and several awards recognizing excellence in marketing, sales, and industry partnerships.
Finalists will be announced in early September, with public voting opening shortly thereafter. Winners will be revealed during the 2026 TAGIE Awards ceremony on November 6 as part of POP Week in Rosemont, Illinois.
Find more information about the nomination process and the awards in the source description.