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\"\"The finalists<\/a> for the 16th annual Women in Gaming<\/a> (WIG)Diversity & Employee Wellbeing Awards 2026 have officially been announced, celebrating outstanding individuals and organisations driving progress across diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing in the gaming industry.<\/p>\n

Now in its sixteenth year, the awards continue to recognise the people and initiatives shaping a more inclusive, supportive, and equitable gaming industry. This year\u2019s finalists represent a broad spectrum of talent, innovation, and commitment, highlighting achievements across categories including leadership, workplace culture, community engagement, and personal development.<\/p>\n

Winners will be revealed at the official awards ceremony on 12 June at the Savoy Hotel in London bringing together industry leaders, advocates, and rising talent for an evening of recognition and celebration.<\/p>\n

To book tickets CLICK HERE<\/a> – finalists HERE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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