The winners of the 2026 BIG (Black In Gaming) Awards were announced yesterday.
The awards ceremony, which took place at the Children’s Creativity Museum in San Francisco, showcased a plethora of black professionals in the gaming space. Dr. iAsia Brown, who hosted the event, also walked away a winner with the Social and Economic Change Award. The full list of winners can be seen below.
Black in Gaming’s Chairwoman of the Board Trinidad Hermida said this about the award ceremony:
“This year’s honorees are true trailblazers, and their contributions to the gaming industry have opened countless doors for the next generation of Black gaming professionals. It’s an honor for us to shine a spotlight on their achievements.”
More information about the nonprofit organization Black in Gaming can be found here.
2026 BIG Awards winners
Gerald “Jerry” Lawson Lifetime Achievement Award: Lisette Montgomery
Excellence in Education Award: Dr. Akil Fletcher
Excellence in Media Award: Stephanie Ijoma
Excellence in Artistry Award: Danielle Wallace
Excellence in Programming Award: Jarryd Huntley
Indie Developer Award: Adanna Nedd
Industry Champion Award: Alice Winter
Industry Spotlight Award: Destinee Cleveland
Social and Economic Change Award: iAsia Brown
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