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Don Daglow and Rebecca Ann Heineman Honored at GDCA 2026

The 26th Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA), held during the 2026 GDC Festival of Gaming in San Francisco, has announced its special award recipients.

• Don Daglow is the recipient of the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA) Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing a 55-year career spanning over 100 games.
• The late Rebecca Ann Heineman will be honored posthumously with the 2026 GDCA Ambassador Award for her 45-year career and advocacy for industry diversity.
• Daglow’s career includes pioneering work in interactive baseball, early chatbot technology, and executive production roles on major franchises like SimCity and Star Wars.