Ladies and Gentlemen
Boys, Girls, Land Dwellers, fellow Sea Creatures, and other Gimkitters
I am pleased to announce the beginning of the 2026 Gimkit Awards!
This is the FAQ for this years awards, and your one stop shop for your Gimkit Awards questions to be answered!
Please read the entire post before asking any questions. Thanks!
To get started, I would first like to apologize for the delays of last years awards. We had many internal struggles that disallowed us from providing a timely event, but I am happy to say that we have a new and dedicated team this year. Our 2026 team includes @UglySonic47, @T_Sonic54, @thatonebee, @yawn, and myself. Please reach out to any one of us if you have questions.
To ensure we finish the awards in a timely manner this year, here is a timeline of the event, from start to finish:
- Nomination Form: Opens on February 10th, and closes on February 17th.
- Final Voting Form: Opens on February 19th, and closes on February 26th.
- Winners Video Announcement: Will release between February 27th and March 4th.
All top 3 placements from last years awards are disqualified for this year’s awards. If this applies to you, you will not be able to win an award this year. In addition, anyone on this years awards team will be disqualified. You can check the full list of disqualified users in the “Additional FAQ” section below.
Categories & Prizes:
This years categories are similar to last years, but with a couple additions. Here is a list of all rewarded categories this year:
- Best Cooperative Game
- Best Solo Game
- Best Game Remake
- Best Educational Game
- Best Overall Map Game in Creative
- Best external artist
- Best GKC artist
- Best Gimkit YouTuber
- Best Top-Down Game
- Best Platformer Game
First place winners will receive 5,000 Gimbucks, second place will receive 3,000 Gimbucks, and third place 1,000 Gimbucks. Lastly, like always, there will also be voting for the best Gim of each rarity and best gadget.
**Additional FAQ**
1. How do nominations work?
When nominations open, you will be able to fill out a Google form. In this form, you can list the names of the creative maps or people you wish to nominate for that category.
2. Are winners from the 2024 Gimkit Awards still disqualified?
No, winners from 2 years ago are allowed to be nominated, however we’d prefer for newer and unique maps to be nominated.
3. Can I nominate myself?
Yes, you are allowed to nominate yourself. However, you will need more than just your own nomination to make it to the final vote.
4. Am I allowed to vote myself during the final vote?
No, you are not allowed to vote for yourself in order to create a fair voting environment.
5. Am I allowed to advertise myself or my map?
No, advertising is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.
6.Who’s disqualified from this year’s awards?
I’ll get that list for you shortly. Stay tuned!
That’s all for now folks for this Gimkit Awards announcement! If you’ve got any additional questions, queries, or concerns, pop them down below. Hope to catch y’all at Nominations! 
-The Gimkit Awards Team
