Rachel Kowert wins Games for Change Vanguard Award | exclusive interview

Games for Change announced its 2025 special award winners, including Rachel Kowert as the winner of the gaming nonprofit’s Vanguard Award. In addition, Preloaded received the Industry Leadership Award; Amir Satvat is honored with the Giving Award, and past G4C Chairman/President Asi Burak is recognized with the Hall of Change Award. The G4C Hall of Change Award celebrates an outstanding individual who has dedicated their career to advancing the field of impact games. Rachel Kowert: When I saw the email I thought it was a mistake, because Games for Change gives awards to games. It’s a real fun buzzword, but it’s not really rooted in our scientific understanding of how games work.