People of Play unveils 2025 TAGIE Award finalists
People of Play has announced the finalists for the 18th annual Toy & Game Innovation Excellence (TAGIE) Awards, which recognize the inventors, designers, suppliers, retailers, marketers, and PR teams whose imaginations and ingenuity fuel the toy and game industry. Winners will be celebrated at an awards ceremony on November 8 at Joe’s Live Concert Venue in Rosemont, IL.
Public voting to determine the award winners in 13 categories opens today, September 24, and runs through October 24. Industry professionals and consumers are encouraged to cast their votes online.
“Every year, we are inspired by the talent of the TAGIE finalists,” said Mary Couzin, senior vice president and founder/leader of People of Play at The Toy Association. “These innovators are risk-takers and dreamers who have turned ideas into toys and games that bring joy to millions, and we can’t wait to celebrate them together in November.”
The 2025 TAGIE finalists are listed by category in the source description.