WIGD Awards Date Change

Clever Duck Media the host and organisers of the Women in Gaming Diversity (WIGD) and Inclusion Awards, WIGD was launched in 2010 and is firmly established and recognized as the most prestigious and globally respected diversity event have announced the change to the event date.

The WIGD Awards have been postponed due to the current conflict in Ukraine.

New date of the event is 15 September 2022 – Savoy Hotel London.

As result Nomination process also will be extended till 9 June 2022.

Lana Thompson Co-Founder of the WIGD explained: “The WIGD is focused mainly on individuals and so many of our sponsors, supporters have asked us to extend the WIGD nomination. Many of our industry colleagues are based in Ukraine, including Clever Duck Media’s design team. Industry and the world are focusing in helping the Ukraine crisis. In the spirit of inclusion we and our stakeholders have decided to change the date of the event to 15 September 2022, when we hope the situation recovers.”

About the WIGD: The Women in Gaming Diversity and Inclusion was founded in 2010 to recognise the outstanding achievements of women and the diverse nature of the industry. Over the years it has been supported by many of the leading gaming companies around the world and continues to grow support and participation from forward thinking diverse companies within the sector.