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GDEX 2026 Game Awards Application

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Deadline: Oct 16, 2026 6:00 pm (EDT)
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Event Date: Oct 15, 2026 10:00 am - Oct 18, 2026 4:00 pm (EDT)
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Application Date: Oct 12, 2026 10:00 am - Oct 16, 2026 6:00 pm (EDT)
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Free

About the event

The Midwest's Premier Gaming Expo is coming back Oct 15th-18th, 2026. GDEX is Ohio's center for gaming featuring a weekend full of games to play, tournaments to compete in, raffles with unique prizes, educational workshops and tons more! GDEX is the regions top Game Dev Conference that brings in top developers from around the country to Connect with each other about the industry, Learn about game dev from some of the best industry professionals, and Share their work with their colleagues.
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About the registration

Every year GDEX celebrates the great work of our game dev community with the GDEX Game Awards. This year will be no different and if you'd like to be considered for an award (or to nominate someone else), please fill out this form.

 

Here are some brief and non-authoritative definitions of the awards categories:

  • Released Game - A form of the game that the developer considers "complete" can be purchased and/or played. (It's fine if it is still receiving post-release development.)
  • Unreleased Game - The game is still being developed and/or is only available for Wishlist or Preorder.
  • Art & Design - Visual Appeal
  • Music & Sound Design - Aural Appeal
  • Most Innovative - Technical or Mechanical Appeal
  • ISE - Must be in the ISE section of the Expo Floor
  • Game Jam - Must have been made during this year's Game Jam
  • Gamer's Choice - Open for public voting by any attendee, not just our GDEX Judges

Questions on the registration

User information

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email

Additional information

  • What is Your Name
  • What Is Your Company/Org Name
  • What Is Your Booth Number?
  • What Game Are You Nominating?
  • Please Select Every "GDEX Best In Show" Award You're Nominating That Game For