Liz Prince, veteran enterprise supervisor at gaming recruitment specialist Amiqus, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours listing for services to the Games Industry and Diversity.
A recruitment skilled of 30 years standing, over 20 of which have been spent at Amiqus, Prince has been a staunch advocate for enhancing circumstances and equality in the UK industry. She launched G Into Gaming in 2018, an initiative created to recognise girls working in games and spotlight these serving to to create extra inclusive workplaces, and co-founded Empower Up with Dom Shaw and UKIE to present sources on fairness, diversity, inclusion, hiring, management and office tradition for employers in the sector.
She’s additionally a long-standing supporter of the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit and the GamesIndustry.biz Greatest Locations To Work Awards, which share insights and greatest practices for HR professionals in the area.
“I’m extremely honoured to obtain this recognition,” stated Prince. “The games industry has been an enormous a part of my working life, and I care deeply about the folks and companies inside it. This honour displays work that has at all times been collaborative. G Into Gaming, Empower Up and the wider conversations round diversity and inclusion in games have concerned so many individuals who’ve given their time, voices, concepts and help.”
“I’m happy with what now we have constructed, however I additionally know there may be nonetheless extra to do. My hope is that this recognition helps hold consideration on the significance of fairer entry, higher illustration and extra inclusive workplaces throughout the games industry.”
Prince joins head of Games London Michael French, who was awarded an MBE in the New 12 months Honours, and Rebel co-founders Chris and Jason Kingsley who have been awarded CBEs in 2024.