One week left to nominate for GAMA’s Power Retail Awards

There is only one week left to send in nominations for the Game Manufacturers Association’s Power Retail Awards – a program designed to celebrate and recognise outstanding achievements in the tabletop gaming retail sector.

The Power Retail Awards honours retailers that ‘exemplify excellence in customer service, innovation, community engagement and store design’. Categories include Retailer of the Year, Innovation in Games Retail, Outstanding Contribution to Games Industry (Retail) and Outstanding Store Design.

To nominate, click here. Nominations close on January 12th, 2025.

“Brick-and-mortar game stores are the cornerstone of the tabletop gaming industry, providing spaces where players connect, discover new games, and build lifelong memories,” said John Stacy, Executive Director.

“Through the Power Retail Awards, GAMA is proud to recognise the retailers whose dedication and innovation continue to shape our industry.”

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