Posted on 3rd July 2023
By Billy Langsworthy

Last week saw London’s Under the Bridge host the 2023 Play Creators Awards, celebrating the achievements of inventors and design teams in our industry.
Winners on the night included Moose Toys, Fuse, Fat Brain Toys’ Adam Hocherman, So Sound’s Jazmine Sines and Jazwares’ David Winter. Check out the full list of winners here.
If you missed it – or wanted to relive the drinks, networking, awards and occasional dancing – check out the gallery below.
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Huge thanks again our awards sponsors, Jazwares, Playtime PR, Board Game Club, The Toy Association, Hasbro, Design_Lead_Play_, Wynne-Jones IP, ToyZone, Moose Toys and Ridley’s Games.
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“For us as a UK based creative team, the Mojo Pitch is such a great event to have on our doorstep,” said Jon Elliott, Head of R&D at Character Options.
“Innovation and inspiration are what keeps our industry alive and we are hoping to find plenty of both over the course of the event,” said University Games’ Richard Wells.
“The Mojo Pitch is a highlight on our calendar – it’s a great event for finding innovation and connecting with the inventor community,” said Josh West, Head of Product Design & Inventor Relations at ThinkFun.
“This buzzing hub of creativity and wild ideas is one of our favourite stops on the innovation trail,” said Helen De La Cruz, Senior Director of Inventor Relations at Spin Master.
“Events like this are a fantastic way to connect with creative minds in the industry and explore exciting possibilities for future Jumbo creations,” said Thijmen de Schipper, Innovation Director at Jumbo Group.
“We’re excited to return and engage with this vibrant, international inventor community,” said Sofia Dumery, SVP of Design at Melissa & Doug.