People of Play, a division of The Toy Association, has announced the finalists for the 19th annual
Toy & Game International Excellence (TAGIE) Awards, which recognize the inventors, designers, suppliers, retailers, marketers, and PR teams whose imaginations and ingenuity fuel the toy and game industry. Winners will be celebrated at an awards ceremony on Friday, November 6 at Joe’s Live Concert Venue in Rosemont, IL.
This year’s TAGIEs will also kick off People of Play’s
Star Wars 50th anniversary celebration with the theme “The Force of Play,” which will honor five decades since
Star Wars: A New Hope debuted on May 25, 1977. Adding to the celebration,
Ashley Eckstein — actress, entrepreneur, and fashion designer best known for founding Her Universe and voicing and originating the role of Ahsoka Tano across several
Star Wars animated series — will host the evening.
The Disney Parks Product Development & Retail team of
Alex Wilde,
Cody Hampton &
Jessica Kaups has been nominated for
Toy Innovator of the Year (Ages 0–13) for bringing to life an interactive robotic companion line called the
Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: Batuu Adventure Buddies, and
they need your vote! Click here to help them secure the victory and take home the award now. Polls are open through October 21 and no registration is required.
