LGBTQ+ Gaming Awards Go Global

The Gayming Awards 2025: A Global Celebration of LGBTQ+ Contributions in Gaming

The World’s Only LGBTQ+ Video Game Award Show Returns

The Gayming Awards, the world’s only LGBTQ+ video game award show, is set to return for its fifth year, building on the success of its 2024 outing with a new broadcast partner. The event, which will air exclusively on July 8, 2025, is now accepting nominations, which can be submitted at Gayming’s website.

Partnership with WOW Presents Plus

Gayming Magazine, a British-based video game publication, has sealed a deal with WOW Presents Plus, the service best known for its worldwide syndication of the RuPaul’s Drag Race franchise, to broadcast the event globally. This partnership will help reach a broader audience and cement the Gayming Awards’ position as the main event to bring together the gaming and LGBTQ+ communities.

New Categories and Awards

The Gayming Awards 2025 has introduced two new categories: LGBTQ+ Voice Actor of the Year and the Community Impact Award. These additions aim to spotlight the achievements of voice actors and individuals or groups making a positive difference in the LGBTQ+ gaming community. The event will feature a total of 13 categories, including Game of the Year, Gayming Magazine Readers’ Award, and Best LGBTQ+ Character, among others.

All 13 Categories in the 2025 Gayming Awards

• Game of the Year
• Gayming Magazine Readers’ Award
• Gayming Icon Award
• Industry Diversity Award
• Community Impact Award
• Authentic Representation Award
• Best LGBTQ+ Character
• Best LGBTQ+ Indie Game
• LGBTQ+ Voice Actor of the Year
• LGBTQ+ Content Creator of the Year
• LGBTQ+ Streamer Rising Star Class
• Best LGBTQ+ Contribution to Esports Award
• LGBTQ+ Geek Entertainment of the Year Award

Previous Year’s Success

The 2024 Gayming Awards saw the success of games like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Thirsty Suitors, with the latter picking up several awards. By partnering with WOW Presents Plus, Gayming Magazine and Awards creator Robin Gray hopes to reach a broader audience and continue to establish the event as a key cultural moment for both gaming and LGBTQ+ communities.

Conclusion

The Gayming Awards 2025 is set to be a milestone event, bringing together the gaming and LGBTQ+ communities to celebrate and recognize outstanding contributions. With its new broadcast partner and expanded categories, the event is poised to reach a global audience and continue its mission to uplift, celebrate, and unite the LGBTQ+ community through the power of video games.

Frequently Asked Questions

• When is the Gayming Awards 2025 taking place?
  The event will air exclusively on July 8, 2025.
• How can I submit nominations?
  Nominations can be submitted at Gayming’s website.
• What are the new categories in the 2025 Gayming Awards?
  The two new categories are LGBTQ+ Voice Actor of the Year and the Community Impact Award.