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Calling on all toymakers with a vision for change to enter the Play for Change Awards

29 April 2024

The fifth edition of the European Play for Change Awards is now open for submissions. The Awards celebrate purpose-driven toymakers who promote positive societal change through their toys and initiatives. The Awards welcome applications in three categories: Diversity and Inclusion: recognising toys and initiatives that promote diversity in terms of gender, race, status, religion and…

Four gold winners at the fourth edition of the Play for Change Awards

20 September 2023

Toy Industries of Europe (TIE) exceptionally awarded gold to four toy companies in the 2023 Play for Change Awards. The gold winners are: Adventerra Games in the Sustainability category, Mattel in Diversity & Inclusion and World Brands as well as Learning Resources in the Life Skills category. John Baulch, Publisher of Toy World magazine and…

2023 Play for Change Awards finalists announced

6 September 2023

Toy Industries of Europe (TIE) today unveiled the finalists of the fourth edition of the Play for Change Awards. Ten entries from toy companies of all sizes were selected to be in the running for Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards. Winners will be announced on 19 September at a ceremony in Brussels. Since 2020, TIE…

Play for Change Awards 2023: entry deadline extended to 19 May

10 May 2023
Play For Change Awards 2023

Toy Industries of Europe (TIE) has extended the deadline for the Play for Change Awards to 19 May 2023.

Entries now open for the Play for Change Awards 2023

17 March 2023
Entries now open for the Play for Change Awards 2023

Toy Industries of Europe (TIE) is now accepting entries for its Play for Change Awards 2023. The awards recognize toys and initiatives that help children navigate big issues. Those issues include how to become an inclusive society, how to live more sustainably and how to have the right skills to achieve your potential.

Gold, Silver & Bronze winners of European toy awards revealed

5 October 2022

The winners were announced during a ceremony in Brussels in front of a large audience from the toy industry and the EU policy community. Independent juries composed of experts in Diversity & Inclusion, Sustainability and Life Skills spent several weeks examining a large pool of high-quality, innovative toys and initiatives.

2022 Play for Change Awards – Finalists announced

20 September 2022

Toy Industries of Europe (TIE) today revealed the nominees for the 2022 Play for Change Awards. Nine award entries will be in the running for Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards. Winners will be announced at a ceremony in Brussels on October 4th.

2022 Play for Change Awards call for entries now open

4 April 2022

Toy Industries of Europe (TIE) today opens the third edition of the Play for Change Awards.

Toy Industries of Europe (TIE) is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2021 Play for Change Awards

6 October 2021
PFC 2021 Winners Announced

The winning entries were announced by jury chairman John Baulch during a virtual ceremony, during which EU Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli underlined the important role of the toy sector in driving positive change in children’s lives.

Finalists of 2021 Play for Change Awards Announced

29 September 2021
Finalists of 2021 Play for Change Awards Announced

Toy Industries of Europe (TIE) is excited to announce the finalists of the 2021 Play for Change Awards. Entries from Adventerra Games, BiOBUDDi, dantoy, The LEGO Group, Franckh-Kosmos Verlags, Mattel and Miniland have been selected as contenders for the top spots in this year’s second edition of the awards.