[Event news] Screen Burn to sponsor the Development Impact Award at the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards

Screen Burn Interactive has been announced as the sponsor of the Development Impact Award at the forthcoming Women in Games Awards.

Jon McKellan, CEO & Director at Screen Burn Interactive, said:

“Supporting the Women in Games Awards for us is about recognising the people who are helping shape a stronger future for our industry. We’re proud to celebrate the women whose creativity, leadership, and innovation are making a lasting impact, while helping to highlight the role models who will inspire the next generation of talent.”

Nominations are now open, with 11 categories to choose from this year.

When nominating, please make sure you let your nominee know beforehand, and confirm that the person in question identifies as a woman before you make your submission.

The window for nominations will close on August 3^rd, at which point a finalists list will be decided upon.

An esteemed panel of judges will then decide the winners, who will go on to receive their awards at a ticketed ceremony held at 21Soho, 3-5 Sutton Row, London W1D 4NR on September 24, 2026.

Sponsors for this year’s event include Screen Burn Interactive, Alan Boswell Group, CCP Games, and EA Playdemic.

Games Aid are this year’s charity partner, receiving £5 from each ticket purchased.