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Content Creators Categories
Communication Campaign Categories
Content Creator Category Jury
OCTAV „ANG” CREȚU
IOANA MÂRZAC-SIGARTEU
MIHAI COTOS
LIVIU MARICA
FLORIN IVAN
Mihnea Brașoveanu
CĂTĂLIN BUTNARIU
Andrei Moisa
Marian Andrei
Mădălina Butnariu
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Campaigns Category Jury
MIHAI BOTĂREL
COSTIN BOGDAN
Thomas Gheorghiu
HYPNO
COSMIN BABA
Mîndru
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How does Gaming Video Awards 2026 work?
Stage 1: Submissions
July 1 – August 22
Are you a content creator who believes you have what it takes to win one of the Gaming Video Awards categories? During this stage, you can submit your best video (recorded video or livestream) from YouTube, Twitch, or TikTok in the category where you excel.
If you are a fan of a streamer, you can nominate them by submitting the video (YouTube, Twitch, or TikTok) that you believe best represents their work in the most appropriate category.
If you represent a brand, PR agency, or advertising agency that has developed a gaming-related campaign, you can submit the project (case study and campaign video) in the relevant campaign category.
Stage 2: Public Voting
September 10 – October 6
During this period, you can vote for your favorite content creator in the Legendary Content Creator and Short Video of the Year categories.
All other creator categories will be evaluated directly by the jury.
Campaigns submitted in the brand categories will not be subject to public voting.
Stage 3: Jury Voting
September 3 – October 6
Now it’s the jury’s turn. Based on the competition rules and judging criteria, the jurors will carefully review all submissions and decide who deserves to win.
Every entry will go through a professional evaluation process and will be judged by experts in gaming, video production, marketing, and communications.
You can view the full jury panel here.
Stage 4: Awards Gala
October 28
The Gaming Video Awards 2026 winners will be announced on October 28, 2026, during an offline event that will be announced through the event’s social media channels. The ceremony will also be streamed live on www.gamingvideoawards.ro.
Follow the event to be among the first to find out whether your favorite creator has made it through the jury’s rigorous selection process.
And even though every competition has its winners and runners-up, it’s important to remember that, at the end of the day, we all share the same passion that brings us together: gaming.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gaming Video Awards is an annual media event that celebrates excellence in gaming content, recognizing both gaming content creators from Romania and the companies that have chosen to engage with gaming communities through their communication campaigns.
Submitted content must be publicly available on YouTube, Twitch, or TikTok.
A content creator may compete with only one video per category. If multiple videos from the same creator are submitted to the same category, the creator will be contacted and asked to choose which entry will remain in the competition.
A content creator may be nominated using the same video or different videos in up to five categories, provided that all eligibility requirements for each category are met.
- The following criteria must be met in full for a submission to be validated:
- The creator must be active in Romania.
- Content creators may be nominated according to the following requirements:
- For all categories except Newcomer of the Year, the channel must have been created before January 1, 2025.
- Best Tech Video (Review / Product Integration): minimum 1,000 views on the submitted video.
- Best Video by a Female Content Creator and Best League of Legends Video: minimum 2,000 subscribers.
- Best Gaming Video: minimum 20,000 views on the submitted video.
- Best Sports Games Video: minimum 5,000 subscribers.
- Short Video of the Year and Best Gaming Video on TikTok: minimum 10,000 views on the submitted video.
- Best Mobile Gaming Video, Best Tactical Shooter Video, Best Longplay Video, Best Kid-Friendly Video, Best Minecraft Video, Best GTA Video, Best Brawl Stars Video, Best Fortnite Video, and Best Roblox Video: minimum 10,000 subscribers.
- Legendary Content Creator: minimum 100,000 subscribers.
- For Newcomer of the Year, the channel must have started its activity on or after January 1, 2025, and have either:
- between 1,000 and 5,000 subscribers (YouTube), or
- between 50 and 1,000 followers (Twitch).
- The content must be produced in Romanian or English.
- Videos will not be accepted if the creator has no visible presence in the content (voice, face, text, or any other identifiable form of expression).
- The primary subject of the submitted content must be gaming.
- The submitted video, or the livestream from which it originates, must have been created between September 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026.
- The content must not contain illegal, abusive, obscene, racist, homophobic, or sexually explicit material.
- The campaign must contain content specifically designed for a Romanian gaming audience.
- The campaign must have been conducted between September 1, 2025 and July 31, 2026. Ongoing campaigns are also eligible, provided they can demonstrate measurable results at the time of submission.
- The submission must include:
- a link to a case study in PDF format (maximum 2 pages, font size 12, Romanian language);
- a YouTube link containing the campaign video (the video may be listed as unlisted, must not exceed 5 minutes, and should present a compilation of the campaign’s key moments).
- The video must be understandable on its own and accessible for viewing.
- If a jury member has entered a campaign into a category, they will not participate in judging that category.
- The campaign must not contain illegal, abusive, obscene, racist, homophobic, or sexually explicit material.
Yes, provided they can demonstrate measurable results at the time of submission.
The Legendary Content Creator distinction is awarded to the content creator with more than eight years of experience in the gaming industry who receives the highest number of public votes.
The Content Creator of the Year distinction is awarded to the creator who wins the highest number of categories at the Gaming Video Awards Gala.
All submissions can be viewed on the Categories page of Gaming Video Awards.
The Gaming Video Awards 2026 Gala will take place on October 28 at ARCUB, Bucharest.
The event will also be streamed live on gamingvideoawards.ro.
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Our Mission
Gaming Video Awards aims to identify and celebrate the creators who consistently deliver high-quality content to their communities while promoting positive values.
These are creators who stand out not only through their energy and gaming skills, but also through responsible communication, strong video production craftsmanship, and a positive attitude toward their audiences.
There are many creators who deserve greater recognition and visibility—individuals who can become role models for future generations by building safe spaces for entertainment, conversation, and shared passion within their communities.
Through Gaming Video Awards, we want to shine a spotlight on those creators who bring people together around what they love most: gaming.
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Who Are we
We are a team that wants current and future generations of young people to enjoy positive, high-quality experiences alongside the creators they follow and admire.
We are constantly looking for new talents emerging across gaming platforms, while continuing to celebrate the work of more established and experienced creators.
We are always open to suggestions, ideas, and feedback regarding the event and its development, as we strive to make Gaming Video Awards a meaningful celebration of the gaming content community.