Astra Play Awards
Nominations for the 2025 Astra Play Awards are now open! Click here to nominate.
Please be sure your nominations fit the criteria below:
· Is it New? Astra Play Award nominees must be items introduced and available to the general retail market between September 2023 and September 2025. The committee must have a final product to review in February. No prototypes will be accepted for the review process.
· Is it Unique? Astra Play Award candidates should have a novel design, either an original concept or a significant new rendition.
· Is it Available? Astra Play Award products should be in good supply and ready to ship by September 2025 to all credit-worthy independent specialty toy retailers in North America.
· Is it Significant? Astra Play Award products should be meaningful within the industry whether it is thought-provoking or groundbreaking.
Nominations will be accepted through February 28, 2025. Thank you!
If you have any questions or would like to be on the Play Awards committee, please contact Kathy Trivisonno at [email protected] or (773) 261-8707.
The 2024 Play Award Winners have been announced!
Arts & Crafts
Painter Box from Tiny Easel
Baby/Toddler
RC Baby Plane from iPlay, iLearn
Books
Baby's First Book of 44 SOUNDS from SmartNoggin Toys
Brainteasers
IQ Gears from Smart Toys and Games
Building
Gecko Run: Marble Run Starter Set from Thames & Kosmos
Eco Friendly
Wave Stacker from PlanToys
Family Games
800 Pound Gorilla from Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza
Family Strategy Games
DEDUCKTO from Gamewright
Geek Games
Inside Job from Thames & Kosmos
Kidult
Harry Potter™ Hogwarts™ Castle and Grounds from LEGO®
Outdoor Play
NASA Collection from Stomp Rocket
Plush
Douglas Hugs(tm) Baby Fox from Douglas Company, INC
Preschool Games
Little Memo - Garden from DJECO
Pretend Play
Pretendables School Set from Fat Brain Toy Co.
Puzzles
Mayhem on the Moon 3D Puzzle from Ravensburger
Retro
Big Wheel Big Spin from Schylling
Science
Air Toobz from Fat Brain Toy Co.
Sensory
Furry Fidget Friends from Tangle®
Click Here to see previous winners!