THE TAGIE AWARD NOMINATIONS KICKS OFF WITH ANNOUNCEMENT OF A NEW NAME, NEW CATEGORY AND NEW VIRTUAL
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THE ANNUAL OPENING OF THE TAGIE AWARD NOMINATIONS KICKS OFF WITH ANNOUNCEMENT OF A NEW NAME, NEW CATEGORY AND NEW VIRTUAL PROGRAM FOR 2020
CHICAGO, IL (July 1, 2020) -- In the spirit and theme of “Celebration,” the TAGIE Awards will boldly continue this year by expanding its platform honoring the best and brightest innovators, designers and marketers in the toy and game industry.
As nominations for the annual TAGIE Awards open today, The Chicago Toy & Game Group is announcing a number of changes to make the toy and game industry’s preeminent design, innovation and marketing awards bigger and better than ever. First, in acknowledgement of the global reach the 13 year old program has attained, the TAGIEs will be renamed the Toy & Game International Excellence Awards. This slight name change reflects the support of people in over 150 countries that are a part of the Chicago Toy & Game Group’s community, whether online or in person.
2020 TAGIE Award Nominations are open today through August 15th.
Submit your nominations HERE.
Also new this year, The Chicago Toy & Game Group is adding Most Innovative Supplier as a category for the TAGIE Awards. There’s no doubt that suppliers have been a vital part of keeping the toy and game industry going during the pandemic. Many have been forced to get creative and come up with inventive ways to get supplies to manufacturers. The Chicago Toy & Game Group recognizes this and wants to honor these clever individuals and companies with the addition of this new award.
Here is the complete list of eight categories now open for nominations for the 2020 TAGIE Awards:
Toy Innovator of the Year
Game Innovator of the Year
Rising Star Innovator of the Year
Young Inventor of the Year
Innovative Art and Visuals of the Year
Innovative PR & Marketing Team of the Year
Most Innovative Retailer Award
NEW THIS YEAR! Most Innovative Supplier
Nominations are open today through August 15th. Submit your nominations HERE.
Ten finalists from each category will be announced on September 15th when voting opens to the general public, media and industry.
Nominees will be revealed during an incredible virtual program with the theme of “Celebration.” The date is still pending, but participants can expect an amazing line-up of your favorite toy and game innovators plus a number of very special celebrations including:
90th Anniversary of Fisher-Price
85th Anniversary of Monopoly
75th Anniversary of Mattel
70th Anniversary of Rummikub
40th Anniversary of Rubik’s Cube
25th Anniversary of Winning Moves
20th Anniversary of Razor
10th Anniversary of the Rainbow Loom
Coming back to host the TAGIEs for a second year is Karri Bean, Senior Manager, Licensing at Disney Consumer Products, Experiences and Consumer Products. The keynote speaker will be JoAnn McLaughlin, Senior Vice President of Hardlines Product Development, Disney Parks Experiences & Products.
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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 the Chicago Toy & Game (CHITAG) Fair and the Toy & Game Inventor Conferences. For more information, visit http://www.chitag.com/tagies.
About the Chicago Toy & Game Group, Inc.
The Chicago Toy & Game Group, Inc. oversees toy industry initiatives designed to encourage and promote the power of play and invention in social, educational, and professional environments. Chicago Toy & Game (CHITAG) Group initiatives include the Chicago Toy & Game (CHITAG) Fair, the Toy & Game International Excellence (TAGIE) Awards, the Young Inventor Challenge, the New Inventor Conference, the Professional Inventors Conference, Play in Education Conference, and the Chicago Toy & Game (CHITAG) Foundation.
