The winners of the GamesBeat Summit 2025 Visionary and Up-and-Comer Awards

Patricia Vance, ESRB president, wins the Visionary Award for leading efforts to protect and regulate the gaming industry, while Xalavier Nelson Jr., an indie developer, is named Up-and-Comer for his innovative creativity in games. Vance's work includes creating IARC to standardize ratings globally, and Nelson Jr. emphasizes support and resilience amid industry challenges.