This site is part of the Informa Connect Division of Informa PLC

This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. Number 3099067.

Game Developers Conference
March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

GDC Awards Committee

[logos]

The GDC Awards Committee is made up of exceptional game industry professionals who help build the GDC awards program. Their expertise and dedication are critical to the success of both the Independent Games Festival (IGF), and the Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA).

Shawn Pierre

NYU / IGF Chairperson

Stephenie Hawkins

GDC ManagementAshley Corrigan

Ashley Corrigan

GDC Content

Beth Elderkin

GDC Marketing

Natalie Sam

GDC Marketing

Stephanie Couch

GDC Awards

GDC Awards Committee Alumni

  • Simon Carless
  • Mark Cerny
  • Chris Charla
  • Frank Cifaldi
  • Ben Cousins
  • Chandana Ekanayake
  • Ed Fries
  • Tracy Fullerton
  • Clint Hocking
  • Greg Kasavin
  • Clinton Keith
  • Raph Koster
  • Doug Lombardi
  • Julien Merceron
  • Dana Nightingale
  • Laine Nooney
  • Bob Rafei
  • Amir Rao
  • Jade Raymon
  • Siobhan Reddy
  • Brian Reynolds
  • Margaret Robertson
  • Erin Robinson
  • Meggan Scavio
  • Caryl Shaw
  • Brandon Sheffield
  • Mare Sheppard
  • Harvey Smith
  • Tommy Tallarico
  • John Vechey
  • Kiki Wolfkill

Connecting the Global Game Development Community