How do the Ennies work?
An insider's look into the 2025 Ennie Awards. Part two. What is the award process like behind closed doors, and how do the judges select nominees?
The Awards Debrief: Part 2
If you haven't read the intro to this series, I beg you to start there. It's a short but crucial primer on what to expect in the series (and my goals). Part 2—the article you're reading now—is an overview of my experience as an Ennies judge, what it's like, how it works, and what you can do to get nominated.
The Awards Debrief
- Part 1: Why am I writing a debrief?
- Part 2: How do the Ennies work? ← You are here.
- Part 3: How are the Ennies designed? (Coming Oct 8th)
- Part 4: Where do rpg awards go next? (Coming Oct 9th)
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Officially, the ENNIES are capitalized, but for ease of reading, I'll spell it as it's spoken and not like an acronym.
