adminLiz Prince MBE has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list for her services to the games industry and diversity. With three decades of experience in recruitment and business management, Prince has spent much of her career supporting better working conditions, fairer access and more inclusive workplaces across the UK games sector.
Why Liz Prince received an MBE
Prince is a veteran business manager at a specialist games recruitment firm. She has worked in recruitment for 30 years, including more than 20 years with her current employer. During that time, she has advocated for equality and improved workplace conditions in the industry.
Her recognition reflects both her individual contribution and collaborative work with others. In her remarks, Prince said she was honoured by the award and noted that initiatives focused on diversity and inclusion have depended on many people sharing their time, ideas and support. She also emphasised that progress is ongoing, with continued attention needed on representation and access.
Practical takeaway: Employers looking to make progress can review recruitment practices, workplace policies and opportunities for career development, then involve staff in identifying areas that need improvement.
Initiatives supporting inclusion in games
In 2018, Prince launched G Into Gaming, an initiative created to recognise women working in games and highlight people helping to build more inclusive workplaces. Its focus brings attention to both representation and the actions organisations can take to improve workplace culture.
Prince also co-founded Empower Up with Dom Shaw and UKIE. The initiative provides resources for employers on equity, diversity and inclusion, as well as hiring, leadership and workplace culture. These topics are closely connected: inclusive hiring can widen access, while thoughtful leadership and workplace practices can help people feel supported after joining an organisation.
For employers using these resources, a useful starting point is to identify a specific goal—such as making hiring criteria clearer or reviewing how staff are supported—and assess progress over time. Consistent review helps turn broad commitments into practical workplace changes.
Supporting HR discussion across the sector
Prince has also supported events and awards that share insights and good practice among HR professionals in games. Such forums give employers and people teams opportunities to discuss workplace challenges and learn from approaches used elsewhere in the sector.
Her MBE places her among other games industry figures recognised in recent honours. Michael French, head of Games London, received an MBE in the New Year Honours, while Rebellion co-founders Chris and Jason Kingsley were awarded CBEs in 2024.
What Liz Prince’s MBE recognises
The award acknowledges Prince’s long-standing contribution to the games industry and her work to advance diversity and inclusion. Her initiatives have focused on recognising women in games, sharing resources with employers and encouraging better workplace practices. For organisations reviewing their own approach, the central lesson is to make inclusion part of everyday decisions—from hiring and leadership to how workplace culture is developed.
Liz Prince MBE has said there is still more to do. Continued attention to fairer access, stronger representation and inclusive workplaces remains important for the people and businesses that make up the games industry.
