Where the games industry celebrates the art, and effort that go into making truly innovative interactive entertainment. Held in the Civic Auditorium on March 21, 2002. Awards in Lifetime Achievement, First Penguin Award, IGDA Award for Community Contribution, Game of the Year, Rookie Studio, Original Game Character of the Year, Excellence in Audio, Excellence in Game Design, Excellence in Level Design, Excellence in Programming, Game Innovation Spotlights. Also contains the Independent Games Festival Awards.