Event Awards

The TGfU SIG Executive Board are in the process of designing awards to honour Len Almond and Joy Butler's legacies. The aim of these awards will be to celebrate members of the GBA community including young scholars and distinguished scholars in the field. More details to come. 

Len Almond Award Lecture

This award is presented to distinguished scholars in the field of Game-Based Approaches. All individuals present a keynote lecture at a TGfU SIG International Conference and receive a plaque to commemorate their achievement. This award was proposed by Ellen Gambles in 2022 as part of the 40th Anniversary Celebrations.   
Inaugural Len Almond Award Lecture
40th Anniversary Conference- January 2023

Presented by: Professor Linda Griffin (University of Massachusetts Amherst, USA)
Title: "Appreciation Matters: Sharing Recognition and Valuing Something Good"
News Article from The University of Massachusetts Amherst celebrating Professor Griffin's achievement ​

Recognition Awards

These awards are to recognise key achievements of members of our community. All individuals receive a recognition plaque. 

Leadership as Chair

Presented to: David Gutierrez
​Awarded: 2023

Nominated and awarded by: Linda Griffin
Details: Town Hall Meeting of the 40th Anniversary Conference

Leadership and Service

Presented to: Ellen Gambles
Awarded: 2023

​Nominated and awarded by: Linda Griffin
Details: Town Hall Meeting of the 40th Anniversary Conference