First Annual HMGS Historicon Awards
Bel Air, Maryland - The Historical Miniatures Gaming Society East invites entries into the First Annual HMGS Historicon Awards, which recognize excellence in the historical gaming industry. The Historical Miniatures Gaming Society East (HMGS) is a non-profit educational organization that promotes the study of military history through historical miniatures gaming, seminars, grants, and conventions.
“We are very excited to announce this new awards program to honor the best products and publications released last year,” says Pete Panzeri, president of HMGS. “The Historicon Awards are just one of our initiatives that encourage both young and old to learn about military history.”
All historical gaming industry products released in 2008 are eligible to apply for the Historicon Awards. The categories include Historical Miniatures Figure Line of the Year, Vehicle Line of the Year, Terrain Line of the Year, Game of the Year, Game Expansion of the Year, and Gaming Reference Publication of the Year. A special “Advanced Guard Award” will be presented to significant, unique or innovative products. Entrants must submit an entry form prior to May 1, 2009. There is no charge to enter. The entry form is here.
The awards will be presented at the 25th annual Historicon 2009 conference to be held July 16-19, 2009, at the Lancaster Host Resort and Conference Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
For more information on the Historicon Awards 2009, email Awards@hmgs.org.
