Nominations now open for 16th edition of the BEGE Awards | Yogonet International
Summary
The BEGE Awards have opened nominations for their 16th edition. The ceremony will take place on 26 November at Megami Club in Sofia, followed by the BEGE Party. The awards — part of the Balkan Entertainment and Gaming Exhibition — celebrate innovation, leadership and standout achievements across the Eastern European gaming sector.
Eligible companies and professionals from gaming equipment and software developers to operators, affiliates, payment providers, media and associations are invited to enter. Categories this year are organised into five groups: Online B2B, Online B2C, Land-based B2B, Land-based B2C and Industry. The submission deadline is 1 October.
Key Points
- Nominations are open for the 16th BEGE Awards — ceremony on 26 November in Sofia.
- Awards recognise innovation and leadership across land-based and online gaming sectors.
- Five category groups: Online B2B, Online B2C, Land-based B2B, Land-based B2C and Industry.
- Open to developers, operators, affiliates, payment providers, media outlets and associations.
- Submission deadline: 1 October — nominations via the BEGE Awards registration page.
Context and Relevance
The BEGE Awards are a long-standing regional benchmark for the Balkan and Eastern European gaming industry. For vendors and operators active in these markets, recognition at BEGE can boost visibility among regional partners, regulators and customers. The awards also reflect broader industry trends — cross-channel product development (online and land-based), payments innovation and affiliate marketing — that remain hotspots for competition and investment.
Why should I read this
Quick and simple: if you work in gaming in Eastern Europe (or want in), this is your annual chance to get noticed. Nominations close fast — 1 October — so if you’ve shipped something noteworthy this year or want industry cred, don’t sleep on it.